Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is facing an uphill battle as some players within the first-team squad have reportedly started losing faith in him, according to sources. The team’s recent 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final further exacerbated the disillusionment, but it seems the concerns predated this humbling Clásico loss in Saudi
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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has voiced his unconditional support for Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez, following their defeat in the Spanish Supercopa to Real Madrid. Despite the setback, Guardiola emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and giving Xavi the necessary time to make improvements. While acknowledging the disappointment of the loss, Guardiola urges Barcelona to
In a surprising turn of events, José Mourinho has officially left Roma, bringing an abrupt end to his time at the club. Although his contract was set to expire at the end of the season, the disappointing 3-1 defeat to AC Milan over the weekend, coupled with Roma’s underwhelming 9th place position in Serie A,
Christian Pulisic, the talented winger playing for AC Milan, has expressed the United States men’s national team’s determination to win this summer’s Copa América. In an interview with The Athletic, Pulisic discussed the team’s aspirations for the tournament, highlighting their motivation to go all the way, especially after reaching the semifinals when hosting the competition
Lionel Messi has once again reaffirmed his status as one of football’s all-time greats by winning his third FIFA The Best men’s award. The Argentine superstar outshone fierce competition from Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé to secure the prestigious accolade. Spanning from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, the
The Premier League has charged Everton and Nottingham Forest for breaching the division’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) for a second time, following Everton’s 10-point deduction earlier this season. Both clubs have confirmed their breach of the league’s PSR, which is a result of sustaining losses above the permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending
There they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Lionel Messi was sipping on a drink at one end, Luis Suárez next to him, then Sergio Busquets, then Jordi Alba on the other end. This wasn’t Barcelona in 2014. This was Inter
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland will be unavailable for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle due to a foot injury. The extent of his injury suggests that he is not expected to return until the end of January. Despite missing the past eight games, Haaland remains one of the league’s top scorers with 14
Lazio, the Italian football club, has been dealt a blow as a consequence of racist chants during their recent Coppa Italia victory against city rivals Roma. As a punishment, four sectors of the Stadio Olimpico will be closed for their upcoming Serie A match against defending champions Napoli. The racist chanting was aimed at Roma
Borussia Dortmund, one of the prominent clubs in the Bundesliga, has announced the signing of defender Ian Maatsen on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season. This move comes as Dortmund aims to address their squad situation and strengthen their left-back position. With Maatsen’s arrival, Dortmund hopes to benefit from his unique skill
Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami, along with its star player Lionel Messi, is gearing up for a world tour ahead of the grueling season. Coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and midfielder Sergio Busquets emphasized the need to find a balance between the club’s business and sporting interests at the MLS media day. This tour
Brazil’s national football team has entered a new era with the appointment of their new coach, Dorival Júnior. As the winningest team on the planet, Brazil has an obligation to regain their former glory. In his unveiling, Dorival emphasized the strength and ability of Brazilian football to reinvent itself. However, he acknowledged that the team
Tottenham Hotspur has successfully secured the signature of Genoa defender Radu Drăgușin, bringing some relief to their depleted backline. The €25 million ($27.3m) transfer fee, along with an additional €5m in add-ons, demonstrates the urgency with which the club approached this deal. The move is seen as a crucial step in addressing the defensive crisis
Workplace safety has become an alarming issue for football players due to the increasing incidents of fan violence. Flares and missiles being hurled from the stands, pitch invasions, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of the hostile environment players have to endure. The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) recently released a report