In a thrilling turn of events, Ademola Lookman led Atalanta to victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final with a mesmerizing hat trick. The former Everton and RB Leipzig forward, at the age of 26, delivered a performance that will be etched in football history as he secured Atalanta’s first European trophy. This
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West Ham has officially announced the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach, taking over from David Moyes. Lopetegui expressed his happiness about joining the club, emphasizing his excitement for the future. He stated, “I feel very happy, first of all, to be able to be part of the future of this big
Ajax recently announced the appointment of Francesco Farioli as their new head coach, replacing John van ‘t Schip. Farioli, who previously managed Nice, has signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie side. This marks a significant move for Ajax, as Farioli is the club’s first foreign coach since Dane Morten Olsen in 1999. The Italian
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá is facing allegations from England’s Football Association (FA) concerning breaches of betting rules. The FA claims that Paquetá attempted to manipulate the outcome of matches by deliberately trying to receive a card from the referee. This was done with the intention of influencing the betting market for the benefit of
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has made a remarkable comeback after serving a seven-month ban for breaching betting rules. The 23-year-old was recently named in Italy’s provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, showcasing his determination and talent on the field. Despite the setback, Fagioli’s return to play for Juve in Monday’s 3-3
The news of Thiago Motta’s decision not to renew his contract as the coach of Bologna FC 1909 has sent shockwaves through the Serie A club. After leading the team to Champions League qualification for the first time in their history, Motta’s departure marks the end of an era for Bologna. Reports from Italian media
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has made it clear that he is committed to staying at the LaLiga side for the upcoming season. Despite facing a trophyless campaign this year, Lewandowski is confident that Barcelona will be able to secure silverware in the near future. Since joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022, Lewandowski has been
In a surprising turn of events, UEFA announced Budapest as the host city for the men’s Champions League final in 2026. This decision came after much deliberation and consideration by the executive committee. Budapest’s Puskás Arena emerged as the chosen venue, beating out the competition from Milan’s San Siro. This selection brings the prestigious final
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is set to meet with coach Xavi Hernández next week to discuss the future of the managerial position. This meeting will include Barça sporting director Deco and other members of the sporting directorate. The meeting comes on the heels of the club’s final LaLiga game against Sevilla, marking the end of
In a surprising turn of events, United States-based investment fund Oaktree Capital Management has officially taken over as the new owner of Serie A champions, Inter Milan. This acquisition came after a missed payment of €395 million ($428m) from the club’s Chinese holding company, Suning. It is important to note that Oaktree granted a loan
Pep Guardiola has once again solidified his status as one of the greatest football managers of all time by being named Premier League Manager of the Year. This accolade comes after guiding Manchester City to a historic fourth successive title, a feat that has never been achieved before. Since joining the club in 2016, Guardiola
After a successful tenure as the coach of Cagliari, Claudio Ranieri has announced his departure from the club by mutual agreement. At 72 years old, Ranieri has had a long and illustrious career in football, making this decision an emotional one for both himself and the fans. Throughout his time at Cagliari, Ranieri has shown
In a shocking turn of events, Mauricio Pochettino has parted ways with Chelsea by mutual consent after less than a year as manager. This decision comes despite the team’s qualification for European football next season, leaving fans and analysts puzzled about the reasons behind the departure. With Pochettino’s exit, Chelsea’s owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming European Championship, marking his record-breaking sixth appearance in the tournament. At 39 years old, Ronaldo continues to defy expectations and maintain peak performance levels. His impressive goal-scoring record of 42 goals in 42 games for his club demonstrates his unparalleled consistency and