Leganés, the Spanish football club owned by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, accomplished a remarkable feat by securing promotion to LaLiga. This victory came four years after being relegated and two years after Luhnow’s investment group took charge of the modest club based in a neighborhood in southern Madrid. Leganés clinched the second-division
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In a thrilling playoff match, Saint-Etienne managed to secure promotion back to Ligue 1 after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against 10-man Metz. The match went into extra time with both teams tied at 3-3 on aggregate, and it was substitute Ibrahima Wadji who scored the decisive goal in the 117th minute to clinch the victory
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recently expressed his shock at a survey conducted by a public broadcaster, which asked participants if they would prefer to see more white players in the national soccer team. This survey, which included 1,304 randomly selected participants, revealed that 21% of respondents indicated a desire for more white players in the
Gareth Southgate recently expressed optimism about Luke Shaw’s chances of making it to England’s final Euro 2024 squad despite not having played competitive football since February. This statement comes in light of Shaw’s recent injury concerns which have kept him off the pitch for an extended period. However, Southgate seems confident in Shaw’s abilities and
The auction of the Golden Ball trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona has been postponed by the French auction house Aguttes. This decision comes amidst a judicial investigation into the possible resale of stolen goods. Maradona’s heirs attempted to stop the auction through a judicial motion, however, a French court ruled in favor of
After securing his sixth Champions League winners’ medal with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos announced earlier this season that he would be retiring from football following the Euro 2024 tournament. However, his stellar performance in the final against Borussia Dortmund caught the attention of Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who expressed his desire for Kroos to rethink
St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki has been vocal about his expectations regarding Marco Reus joining Major League Soccer either this summer or in the upcoming year. Bürki expressed his efforts to convince Reus to consider the second-year expansion team as a potential destination. Despite the uncertainty of the specific team, Bürki remains hopeful that
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez have been pivotal players for Inter Miami CF in the ongoing MLS season. With Messi scoring his 12th goal in the last match before the Copa America, and Suárez also notching his 12th goal, the duo has been leading from the front. Their goals have been crucial in securing points
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic expressed his uncertainty regarding Jadon Sancho’s future with the team during his post-match interview. Although Terzic acknowledged Sancho’s talent and potential to feature in future Champions League finals, he admitted that the winger’s future is unclear. Despite Sancho’s impressive performance in the final, questions remain about his next career move.
Toni Kroos, the seasoned midfielder, recently made headlines after securing his record-breaking sixth Champions League title with Real Madrid. The 34-year-old capped off his club career with a stellar performance in the Champions League final, where Real Madrid emerged victorious against Borussia Dortmund. Kroos, who had previously announced his retirement plans after Euro 2024, expressed
Jude Bellingham recently experienced what he described as “the best night of my life” after Real Madrid’s Champions League final win over Borussia Dortmund. The young player not only assisted Vinícius Júnior for the second goal that secured the 2-0 victory but was also visibly emotional when speaking to TNT Sports after the game. His
Thierry Henry, former professional footballer, has expressed his admiration for Vinícius Júnior’s ability to achieve greatness despite facing racism and adversity. Vinícius, a 23-year-old Brazilian player for Real Madrid, has been subject to racist abuse since his arrival in Spain five years ago. Despite these challenges, Vinícius has played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s
Monaco’s Mohamed Camara was recently suspended for four matches by the French football league (LFP) due to an incident during a Ligue 1 match where an LGBTQ+ support logo on his shirt was covered up. This action has sparked controversy and led to discussions about inclusivity and awareness in sports. The LFP made the decision
Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to start Thibaut Courtois in goal for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. This decision comes after Courtois missed a significant portion of the season due to an ACL tear but has since returned to fitness. Despite the impressive performances of Andriy Lunin in