Former Brazil international Dani Alves has made headlines once again, this time for returning €150,000 to the father of his former teammate Neymar Jr. The money was initially given to Alves to assist in his defence against a sexual assault charge, for which he was ultimately convicted. Alves, who is currently on bail pending an
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Sheffield United has been hit with a two-point deduction at the beginning of the next season in the English Football League for defaulting on payments to other clubs. Additionally, the club has been given a further two points suspended, which will be activated if they fail to meet payment obligations in the future. This financial
The Premier League is gearing up to implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) for the upcoming 2024-25 season after conducting rigorous testing and analysis for over a year. This cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize the way offside decisions are made in football, promising quicker and more consistent outcomes for fans, players, and coaches. Benefits and
The recent Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series saw Inter Miami CF facing off against CF Monterrey, where they were eliminated by a 5-2 aggregate score. Head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino didn’t hold back in criticizing Major League Soccer roster rules for hindering the team’s ability to compete “at the same level as Liga MX.” Martino
Premier League clubs have taken a significant step by agreeing in principle to introduce new financial rules starting next season. The clubs have voted to move forward with squad cost ratio rules, which will replace the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). This decision marks a crucial shift in how clubs manage their finances and
New York City officials recently gave the green light to a groundbreaking plan for the construction of a state-of-the-art 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City FC. The stadium, which is expected to open its doors in 2027, will be located next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. This ambitious $780
Manchester City is reportedly leading the race for Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to reports from the Independent. The 21-year-old is being tracked by multiple clubs in Europe, but City’s interest is said to be at a more advanced stage. Other clubs interested in Musiala include Liverpool, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. City is
The streets of Bilbao were flooded with hundreds of thousands of fans on Thursday to partake in the celebration of Athletic Club’s Copa del Rey victory. This significant win, achieved after a penalty shootout against Mallorca, marked the club’s first major trophy in 40 years. Traditionally, Athletic Club celebrates their triumphs by cruising down the
Carlo Ancelotti has issued a warning to those who have been quick to criticize Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham following their recent Champions League performances. Despite a lackluster showing in their respective games, Ancelotti believes that these young superstars deserve more credit and should not be written off based on one match alone.
Barcelona’s recent revival in LaLiga and the Champions League has been attributed to the decision made by coach Xavi Hernández to step down in the summer. Since Xavi announced his departure in January, Barcelona has gone unbeaten in 12 matches, climbing to second place in the league and advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals for
Mikel Arteta recently spoke about his touchline behavior and how he believes his ban against Aston Villa in December may have prompted a change in his behavior. The Arsenal manager was forced to watch from the stands after receiving multiple yellow cards earlier in the season. He confessed that the experience of being banned was
Leicester City’s recent run-in with the Premier League over alleged spending rule violations has caused quite a stir in English football. However, despite the seriousness of the accusations, the English Football League (EFL) has clarified that Leicester cannot face any point deductions in the Championship, should they be found guilty. This revelation comes as a
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is facing a major challenge as his team battles injuries and fatigue during a crucial part of the season. In a recent news conference, Guardiola expressed his concerns about the current state of his squad, admitting that they are in “big, big trouble.” The team’s chase for a second straight
Inter Miami CF assistant coach Javier Morales has confirmed that Argentine forward Lionel Messi is expected to feature in the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. Despite playing the full 90 minutes in their recent Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series, Miami was ultimately eliminated from the competition. However, Morales expressed optimism about Messi’s