Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has criticized his team’s performance in their recent victory against LaLiga’s last-placed team, Almería. Despite ending their three-game winless streak, Hernández expressed his disappointment at the team’s lackluster display. Barcelona clinched a narrow 3-2 victory at the Olympic Stadium, with captain Sergi Roberto scoring a decisive brace. However, their struggles against
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Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has recently spoken out against what he perceives as unfair criticism from the club’s fans regarding his captaincy. The 33-year-old defender has taken on the role of captain this season due to the absence of Ilkay Gündogan and Kevin De Bruyne, who both have been sidelined due to various reasons. City’s
In the midst of swirling transfer gossip, Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips finds himself at a crossroads. The 28-year-old, who joined City in a £42 million move from Leeds in 2022, has struggled to secure regular first-team minutes. Now, Phillips is eyeing a move to Juventus or Newcastle, but he wants a guarantee of playing
It’s official! The highly anticipated start to Lionel Messi’s first full Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign has been announced. Inter Miami, the club Messi joined in July, will kick off the 2024 regular season on February 21. The match will be held at home, with Inter Miami taking on Real Salt Lake. This season opener
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) recently made the decision to reject Major League Soccer’s (MLS) proposal to remove its first teams from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and replace them with teams from its developmental league, MLS Next Pro. This announcement has generated significant discussion and debate within the soccer community, as it
Pep Guardiola may not be a fan of long trips and a packed schedule, but Manchester City’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. While Guardiola is determined to win the tournament, there are other benefits to City’s December trip to Saudi Arabia. With a recent
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach, Luis Enrique, addressed the recent rumors surrounding his relationship with star player Kylian Mbappé. The media has been speculating about potential friction between the two, especially after Mbappé expressed frustration with the team’s recent results and conservative tactics. However, Luis Enrique brushed off these reports, stating that his relationship with Mbappé
In the midst of ongoing transfer speculations, Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has expressed his desire to keep Raphaël Varane and Casemiro at the club during the upcoming January transfer window. Despite the links with potential moves away from Old Trafford, both players are seen as significant assets for the team, particularly in the
The holiday season is upon us, and football clubs have once again stocked their online stores with a wide variety of Christmas-inspired knitwear. In previous years, many clubs opted for cheap and cheerful designs, but this year, they have stepped up their game with some genuinely stylish offerings. From tributes to stadiums and cities to
In a surprising turn of events, Nottingham Forest has announced the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo as their new manager. The decision comes after the dismissal of Steve Cooper, who failed to steer the team away from a downward trajectory. Forest, currently languishing in 17th place and dangerously close to the relegation zone, hopes that
In a Carabao Cup quarterfinal match against Newcastle, Chelsea’s performance left much to be desired. The celebrations that followed their victory revealed more about the team’s struggles than their actual gameplay. Throughout the game, the Blues displayed familiar weaknesses, being errant at the back, ponderous in possession, and toothless in attack. Trailing to Callum Wilson’s
In a move that has captured the attention of soccer fans across the nation, Toronto FC has selected Tyrese Spicer from Lipscomb University as the first overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. This decision marks Toronto FC’s first No. 1 overall pick since 2007, solidifying Spicer’s place in the team’s history. The 23-year-old forward,
The New England Revolution made a significant move in their coaching staff by announcing the appointment of Caleb Porter as the new head coach. This decision comes after a turbulent period for the team, with interim coaches temporarily filling the role. Porter takes over from Clint Peay, who was in charge after Richie Williams stepped
Manchester United fans hoping for a busy January transfer window will be left disappointed. The club’s Chief Operating Officer, Collette Roche, has made it clear that the Red Devils will not be making any major signings during this period. One of the reasons behind this decision is the strict regulations of Financial Fair Play (FFP)