Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has emphasized the significance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the national team, highlighting the veteran forward’s unparalleled influence in the locker room. Martínez described Ronaldo, 39, as a player who brings a unique element to the team dynamic. With his experience and achievements, Ronaldo sets a high standard for his teammates to
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The wait continues for Erik ten Hag as he eagerly anticipates news about his future as the manager of Manchester United. The club’s bosses, including INEOS director of sport Dave Brailsford, have been engaged in an end-of-season review following their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Despite expectations that a decision regarding Ten Hag’s
Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, recently praised his former FC Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, for transforming Manchester City into the most attractive team to watch. While Messi acknowledges Guardiola’s influence on City’s playing style, he also admits that Real Madrid remains superior in terms of results. Despite City’s impressive record under Guardiola, Real Madrid, as
Spain’s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, recently announced the final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 after initially selecting a group of 29 players for friendlies. Three notable omissions from the squad were Pau Cubarsí, Marcos Llorente, and Aleix García. These players were left out as Spain prepares to face Croatia, Italy, and Albania
Chelsea Football Club has made a significant transfer move by signing Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year contract with Chelsea, starting on July 1. Adarabioyo brings with him experience from playing in the Premier League with 78 appearances under his belt. The acquisition of Adarabioyo is
The debate over who is the greater manager between Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola is a contentious one. While Guardiola’s recent success at Manchester City cannot be ignored, Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, still believes that Ferguson has the edge. Ferguson’s record-breaking 13 Premier League titles during his time at United and his
Brazilian football legends Ronaldo Nazário and Rivaldo have recently made headlines by proclaiming that Vinícius Júnior should be the recipient of this year’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award. This assertion comes after Vinícius played a pivotal role in leading Real Madrid to both LaLiga and Champions League triumphs this season. One of the standout moments of
In a recent case that shook the football world, a 43-year-old man was convicted for head-butting former Manchester United captain Roy Keane. The incident occurred after a Premier League match between Arsenal and United, where Scott Law assaulted Keane following a disallowed goal towards the end of the game. The violent act took place at
The recent vote held by Premier League clubs on the future of VAR has left Wolverhampton Wanderers disappointed as they failed to receive the necessary backing to have VAR scrapped from English football. Wolves’ motion to remove VAR from the 2024/25 season onwards was defeated in a 19-1 decision, showcasing a lack of support from
Romelu Lukaku has recently expressed his openness to the idea of playing in Saudi Arabia, a statement that comes a year after he declined an offer from Al Hilal. Despite currently playing for Chelsea and earning a hefty sum of £325,000-a-week ($415,419), sources have revealed that the club is interested in securing a permanent move
Borussia Dortmund are eager to secure Ian Maatsen on a permanent basis following his loan spell with the club. The 22-year-old Dutch defender proved to be a valuable asset to Edin Terzic’s team, especially during their Champions League campaign where he played a crucial role in the knockout matches. With 24 appearances and three goals
England’s 26-man squad for the European Championship in Germany this summer has been announced, and it has been revealed that James Maddison and Curtis Jones have been omitted from the team. This decision comes after manager Gareth Southgate decided to cut seven players from his initial 33-man squad ahead of UEFA’s deadline. James Maddison, a
Major League Soccer recently concluded its investigation into the altercations involving New York City FC and Toronto FC. The league acknowledged that the behavior displayed by players and staff from both teams was inappropriate and contradictory to MLS values. However, despite this acknowledgment, no additional fines or suspensions were issued. Instead, head coaches and executives
The call for more leaders with diverse migration backgrounds in Germany is becoming increasingly urgent, as highlighted by national team captain Ilkay Gündogan. Gündogan, who has Turkish roots, emphasized the importance of having leaders who accurately reflect the multicultural society of the country. This comes in the wake of a recent poll that revealed a