A significant development in the football world is the appointment of Michael Edwards as the new Fenway Sports Group (FSG) Chief Executive at Liverpool. This new role signifies a major step forward for the club under their American owners as they prepare for the future. Edwards, who previously served as the sporting director at Liverpool,
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After a string of disappointing results, Maurizio Sarri has decided to step down as the head coach of Lazio. The 65-year-old submitted his resignation to the club’s management, marking the end of his tenure with the Serie A club. In a statement released by S.S. Lazio, it was confirmed that Maurizio Sarri has resigned from
Xavi Hernandez has hit back at critics who labelled Barcelona as the joke of the Champions League following their impressive performance in the competition. The Catalan side secured a spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Napoli 3-1, marking a significant improvement from their recent European campaigns. Xavi expressed his frustration with the unfair criticism and
Austria’s national team coach, Ralf Rangnick, has made a bold statement by dropping three players from the squad for upcoming friendly games. This decision came after the players were involved in anti-gay chants following a Vienna derby last month. Rangnick’s message is clear – there is no place for discrimination in his team, whether at
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s ability to turn around their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Inter Milan. Despite this positivity, he also acknowledged that their recent poor form has had a negative impact on their performance. Simeone emphasized that football is unforgiving when it comes
UEFA has recently announced significant changes to the UEFA Champions League draw process, moving towards almost complete computerization starting from the 2024-25 season. This decision comes as a result of the expansion of the competition to 36 teams and the introduction of a new format where all teams will be placed in one league table.
Manchester United is gearing up to play against LaLiga team Real Betis in an upcoming preseason friendly match on July 31. The game is scheduled to take place at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, adding to the excitement of United’s preseason tour. Challenging Tour Schedule The matchup against Betis comes in the midst of a series
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again found himself in hot water due to his unprofessional behavior during an interview with Italian media. His actions not only reflect poorly on himself but also on the entire Napoli organization. The incident involving the pushing of a cameraman on the sidelines of the field is unacceptable
During Arsenal’s victory over Porto, Porto coach Sergio Conceicao accused Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta of insulting his family. According to Conceicao, Arteta used derogatory language towards him in Spanish during the match. Conceicao expressed his displeasure with Arteta’s behavior and stated that he warned Arteta to focus on coaching his team rather than engaging in
The Portland Timbers have successfully reached an agreement with Club América to acquire the talented Uruguay forward, Jonathan Rodríguez. According to sources, the deal involves a $6 million transfer fee for the striker, and he is expected to finalize a four-year designated player contract with the Timbers. This move marks a significant development for both
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has deemed the upcoming match against Napoli as the most crucial game of the season thus far. The Spanish champions are aiming to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2020. Following a leveled first-leg encounter, where Victor Osimhen’s goal negated Robert Lewandowski’s opener, Barcelona
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has expressed his confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso decides to leave in the summer. Despite Alonso being a key figure in the team’s recent victories and their potential Bundesliga title win, Carro believes that the club is well-prepared to move forward without
Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino recently came under scrutiny for his decision to rest Lionel Messi in their recent 3-2 defeat against Montreal. Despite Messi’s absence, Martino defended his choice, citing the need to prioritize the player’s rest and overall team health. Martino emphasized the importance of ensuring that the team remains healthy and
Inter Miami suffered their first loss of the season against CF Montreal, with star player Lionel Messi being given a day off. Despite Messi’s absence, teammates Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets were left out of the starting lineup but later came on as substitutes in the second half. This decision raised questions about the team’s