Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig in the Champions League round-of-16 was deemed a “bad game” by manager Carlo Ancelotti. Despite progressing to the quarterfinals, Ancelotti admitted that his team underperformed and called for improvement. Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring for Madrid in the 65th minute, but Willi Orbán equalized for Leipzig shortly after,
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Barcelona recently faced criticism from Spain’s labour ministry for not meeting workplace regulations related to gender equality policies. The club, along with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and two lower-league clubs, were fined for failing to have “equality plans” in place as required by law. Barcelona, in response, emphasized that they have had an equality
Barcelona faced a major setback in their midfield during Sunday’s LaLiga clash with Athletic Club, as both Frenkie de Jong and Pedri had to be substituted off due to injuries. De Jong, who had previously spent time on the sidelines with a sprained ankle earlier in the season, was stretchered off in the 26th minute
Sunny Singh Gill is poised to make history as the first British South Asian referee to officiate a Premier League match. His father, Jarnail, has already left a mark in the world of football refereeing by being the first English league referee to don a turban during matches. The Gill family has established a proud
Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game is set to bring together the best of Liga MX for the third time in the last four years, according to an announcement by MLS. The highly anticipated matchup is scheduled to take place on July 24 at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. After hosting Arsenal in 2023, this year’s
FC Cincinnati made a significant announcement, revealing that they have secured the signing of DeAndre Yedlin from Inter Miami. The deal involved a transfer fee of $172,799 in General Allocation Money, marking a new chapter for the talented defender. General Manager Chris Albright expressed his excitement about welcoming Yedlin to Cincinnati, emphasizing his leadership qualities
LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo expressed his deep disappointment and frustration at the decision to go ahead with the game against Real Salt Lake despite the heavy snow cover on the field. He described the situation as an “absolute disgrace” and one of the worst professional sporting events he had ever witnessed. The Major League Soccer
Barcelona have been hit hard with injuries in midfield as they approach a critical phase of the season, with both Frenkie de Jong and Pedri set to miss important matches. The duo will be absent for the upcoming Champions League clash against Napoli and the crucial LaLiga fixture against Atlético Madrid. This double setback comes
In a surprising turn of events, the referee originally assigned to officiate the MLS game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC was replaced by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). This decision came after pictures surfaced on social media showing the original referee, Guilherme Ceretta, wearing an Inter Miami jersey. The replacement referee, Jaime
Carlo Ancelotti expressed frustration over what he described as an “unprecedented” refereeing decision during Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Valencia. The controversial moment came when Jude Bellingham’s last-second winning goal was ruled out by the referee, Jesús Gil Manzano. Bellingham was convinced he had secured all three points for his team when he headed Brahim
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé had a meeting with manager Luis Enrique at the club’s training centre to address tension resulting from the coach substituting him in recent games. The forward was taken off at halftime during a match against Monaco and had been subbed off after 65 minutes in a prior game against Rennes.
Max Allegri, the manager of Juventus, expressed his regret on both a personal and professional level regarding the four-year ban handed to Paul Pogba for doping. Allegri reached out to Pogba after learning about the ban and conveyed his message of sorrow. He highlighted Pogba’s exceptional talent and character, emphasizing the loss the sport will
The ongoing labor dispute between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) representing MLS referees shows no signs of resolution. PRO has extended its lockout of union referees for a second round of matches this weekend, indicating that the impasse over a new collective bargaining agreement is far from over.
The U.S. Soccer Federation recently unveiled the format for the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup, shedding light on the participation of MLS teams in the prestigious tournament. Only eight out of the 26 MLS teams will be fielding their first teams in the competition. This move has raised eyebrows among soccer fans, as it sparks a