The upcoming 2024 Champions League final will see 14-time winners Real Madrid take on 1997 champions Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1. Madrid enters the final as overwhelming favorites, having recently clinched their 36th LaLiga title. On the other hand, Dortmund sits in fifth position in the Bundesliga, significantly behind unbeaten champions Bayer Leverkusen.
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After the incident involving Athletic Club player Nico Williams experiencing racist abuse during a league game against Atlético Madrid, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) imposed a two-game partial stadium ban on Atlético along with a €20,000 fine. However, Atlético Madrid has successfully appealed against this decision, leading to the ban and the fine being overturned.
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has recently signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay until 2027. The club announced that his release clause has now increased to a staggering €500 million ($536m). This significant rise in his release clause is a clear indication of the club’s commitment to securing his future and discouraging
The Philadelphia Union made history by signing 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to the largest homegrown contract in Major League Soccer. The agreement includes a transfer to English Premier League giants Manchester City after he turns 18. Sullivan cited the influence of his older brother, Quinn, who has been a first-team player for the Union since 2021,
Real Madrid’s midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has been dealt a devastating blow as he is set to be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to a stress injury in his left foot. This comes at a crucial time for the club, with the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund just around the corner. Tchouaméni’s absence will
Luxury box owners at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, but there seems to be a clash of interests with FIFA. The owners expect FIFA to honor a 60-year-old deal that grants them unlimited access to their seats for the next 99 years. On the other hand, FIFA is
The recent decision by FIFA to add new and larger competitions to the already congested men’s international football calendar has sparked controversy and criticism. The global players union FIFPRO, in collaboration with the World Leagues Association, has sent a letter to FIFA warning of potential legal action if the organization does not reconsider its actions.
Real Madrid’s interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Toni Kroos in 2025 has been making headlines. The reports suggest that the 21-year-old is attracting attention from top clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich, in addition to Los Blancos. However, despite the hefty price tag of
The transfer window buzz is in full swing, with Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus emerging as the frontrunners in the pursuit of Manchester City defender Yan Couto. According to sources at ESPN, the 21-year-old’s impressive loan spell at Girona has caught the eye of these top clubs, with his recent call-up to the Brazil national team
As Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League journey came to an end and Kylian Mbappé’s impending departure to Real Madrid looms large, the unveiling of the club’s new home kit for the 2024-25 season marks the beginning of a new era. With Mbappé’s absence, PSG is gearing up for life without their star player, and the new
Mauricio Pochettino, the current manager of Chelsea, has cast doubt on his future with the club by raising the possibility of leaving at the end of the season. This revelation comes amidst sources claiming that the Chelsea hierarchy is deliberating whether to extend his contract. Despite the team’s recent success with back-to-back victories in the
Real Madrid’s young Brazilian star, Vinícius Júnior, has been receiving high praise from manager Carlo Ancelotti after his outstanding performances in the Champions League. The 23-year-old forward played a crucial role in Madrid’s recent 2-1 comeback win over Bayern Munich, scoring twice in the first leg and contributing significantly to the team’s success. Ancelotti has
The English Premier League has recently made a groundbreaking announcement alongside Fanatics, revealing that Fanatics Collectibles will be the exclusive provider of EPL trading cards, trading card games, and stickers starting in June 2025. This multi-year partnership marks a significant shift in the collectibles market, bringing a fresh perspective to the world of sports memorabilia.
Celebrating the world’s most popular sport, May 25 is now officially recognized as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly. This special day commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament that took place on May 25, 1924, during the summer Olympic Games in Paris. With representation from all regions, this