Stuart Attwell, who recently came under fire from Nottingham Forest for his VAR decisions in a match against Everton, has been chosen as one of the two VARs representing England at the upcoming European Championship. UEFA hailed Euro 2024 as the epitome of European national team football, emphasizing the selection of top referees to officiate
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The Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters, has expressed serious concerns over the potential introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer. Masters stressed the need for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize the details of the Football Governance Bill, which includes the establishment of such a regulator. He pointed out that while additional regulation is not
Nottingham Forest recently made headlines after expressing their dissatisfaction with the officiating during their match against Everton. The club has taken a bold step by requesting the release of the VAR audio from the game, in which they were denied three penalty appeals. This move demonstrates their willingness to seek transparency and accountability in refereeing
As Chelsea faced Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal, their lack of a clinical striker was once again brought to the forefront. Despite creating numerous chances, the Blues failed to convert, especially with young Nicolas Jackson squandering golden opportunities. While Jackson has shown promise with double-digit goals this season, Chelsea’s aspirations of returning to
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has been facing consistent criticism regarding his performance since taking over in the summer of 2022. However, he has been quick to dismiss these criticisms by highlighting the fact that he has never had his first-choice team available due to injuries. This has significantly affected the team’s
The Premier League title race has intensified, with Arsenal claiming a crucial 2-0 victory against Wolves. Manager Mikel Arteta will be counting on this win to inject renewed energy into his team. Despite the comfortable scoreline, the match had a tense atmosphere towards the end. Wolves were plagued by numerous injuries, and Arsenal was fatigued
Casemiro has shared a heartwarming yet emotional story about his departure from Real Madrid to join Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder disclosed that Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was moved to tears upon learning of his decision to leave the club after a successful nine-year stint. In a recent interview with El Chiringuito de Jugones,
After a disappointing exit from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich, Arsenal is looking to bolster their forward line. Sources have indicated that the club is prioritizing the addition of at least one new forward, with both a striker and a winger being considered. The pursuit of new talent comes as the
Arsenal is reportedly looking to strengthen their attack for the upcoming season with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise emerging as key targets. Isak, a 24-year-old Swedish international, may require a hefty offer of £100 million to sway Newcastle to let him go. On the other hand, the 22-year-old Olise
It was the summer of 2016 when Bastian Schweinsteiger encountered a shocking and unprecedented situation at Manchester United. Despite his illustrious career and impressive credentials, the German midfielder was met with a cold reception by new manager Jose Mourinho. Schweinsteiger revealed in an interview with Sky Bet’s Overlap Podcast that he was banned from the
Manchester City’s disappointing exit from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid left Pep Guardiola with no regrets, but the missed opportunities in the crucial moments of the match will undoubtedly haunt the team. Despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances, City failed to make the most of their opportunities, leading to
Following Arsenal’s devastating Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich, manager Mikel Arteta acknowledges the pain felt by his players. The Gunners were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage after a 3-2 aggregate defeat, with Joshua Kimmich’s goal sealing their fate. Despite the disappointment, Arteta remains optimistic about the team’s future. Arsenal faces a
Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), have recently announced a trial to limit the time goalkeepers can hold onto the ball during matches. The new protocol aims to prevent time-wasting tactics and give the opposition a fair chance to regain possession. Two different methods of changing possession have been proposed if the goalkeeper
Harry Kane, the renowned footballer, has never shied away from acknowledging his deep-rooted motivation to prove his critics wrong. Despite his stellar career achievements and exceptional goal-scoring record, Kane continues to carry the burden of being released by Arsenal at a young age. This rejection from his childhood club served as a driving force for