The landscape of football officiating is poised for significant change as the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has recently approved expanded trials of a new system called Football Video Support (FVS). This innovative alternative to the traditional Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system aims to enhance the fairness and efficiency of officiating while providing coaches an
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United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has shed light on the stark reality that women managers still face immense barriers when it comes to breaking into men’s football. Despite her own remarkable success in women’s football, Hayes acknowledges that the lack of representation of women in leadership positions in men’s teams is
Rebecca Welch, known for being the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023, has announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her groundbreaking achievements include also being the first woman to officiate a game in the English Football League in 2021. Welch’s impact on the
At just 24 years old, Phil Foden has achieved a remarkable feat by winning both the PFA Player’s Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year awards in 2024. This makes him the fourth Manchester City player in five years to receive the prestigious Player of the Year title from fellow professionals.
The PFA Men’s Player of the Year shortlist for the 2023-24 season has been revealed, and it comes as no surprise that Manchester City players feature heavily. Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Rodri, key figures in City’s successful campaign, lead the pack. Haaland, who secured his second consecutive Golden Boot with 27 league goals, showcased
Manchester United’s women’s team will soon be relocated to portable buildings at the Carrington training complex. This move is being made to accommodate the men’s squad while their facilities undergo renovations, disappointing the women’s first-team players. The Previous Set-Up Last summer, the club inaugurated a £10 million building that was shared between the women’s and
EA Sports has recently released their FC 24 Ultimate Team of the Season, showcasing the top-performing players from various leagues worldwide. Unlike the traditional “best XI” format, this year’s Team of the Season is structured in a new way. The Ultimate TOTS comprises three separate lists based on the best players from the top men’s
The Bundesliga title race saw Bayer Leverkusen further their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over Heidenheim. Leverkusen, who had remained unbeaten for eight games, continued their impressive form by overcoming the resilient Heidenheim defense. With Amine Adli providing the assist, Jeremie Frimpong found the back of the net to