The inclusion of midfielder N’Golo Kanté in the preliminary squad for the European Championship came as a surprise to many, considering his absence from the national team since June 2022. Kanté’s return was fueled by Deschamps’ belief in his regained form at Al-Ittihad, despite playing in the Saudi league. This decision raises questions about the
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One of the most striking revelations from the data released by the MLS Players Association is that Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is currently the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer. With a whopping total guaranteed compensation of $20.45 million, Messi’s financial standing within the league is unparalleled. This figure only represents the playing portion
As Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney pointed out, there is a pressing need for a “massive clearout” at Old Trafford in the upcoming summer transfer window. The team’s current position as eighth in the Premier League is far from where the club is used to being, and the risk of missing out on European football
Following rumors of a potential exit for Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag has made it clear that the club has no intentions of parting ways with the talented midfielder. Despite speculation linking Fernandes with a move away from Old Trafford, Ten Hag emphasized that Fernandes is a crucial part of the
Germany, the hosts of Euro 2024, recently unveiled their preliminary squad for the upcoming tournament. Among the notable absentees were Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits. Manager Julian Nagelsmann made some interesting choices in selecting his squad, opting to include four goalkeepers, with VfB Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel making the cut
Recently, FIFA announced its plan to address the issue of racist abuse in football. This plan includes urging all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offence within the sport. Furthermore, FIFA suggests implementing a global standard gesture for players to communicate racist incidents to referees. This gesture involves crossing hands at the
Despite announcing his departure from Bayern Munich at the end of the season, Thomas Tuchel is now considering the possibility of staying on as the head coach. With the club failing to secure a suitable replacement for him, talks have been held to explore the potential of Tuchel remaining in his current position. However, there
Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, will be missing the upcoming match against Orlando City due to an injury to his left knee. This injury occurred during the team’s recent match against Montreal, where Messi was fouled by Montreal defender George Campbell in the 40th minute. Despite initially continuing to play after receiving medical attention
The world of football is on the brink of a major shift as FIFA considers changing the rules that currently prohibit domestic league games from being played in other countries. This potential change has sparked a great deal of controversy among fans who are concerned about the implications of their teams’ home matches being moved
Al Nassr, a Saudi Pro League club, is reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Manchester United’s star midfielder, Bruno Fernandes. The club, which recently secured the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to strengthen its squad by adding a center-back, an attacking midfielder, a backup goalkeeper, and a young striker. While Al Nassr believes
The issue of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) implementation in the Premier League has been a topic of contention since its introduction in the 2019-20 season. Recently, Wolverhampton Wanderers have taken a bold step by lodging a motion to scrap the use of VAR in the English top flight. This controversial move is set to be
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is on the verge of making a significant comeback as he is poised to start for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. After enduring two serious knee injuries that kept him sidelined for a major part of the season, Courtois made a triumphant return to action against
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has expressed his disappointment with the decision to leave his teammate Rodri off the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist. Rodri, who has been an integral part of Manchester City’s squad, has played a key role in their pursuit of a fourth consecutive title. Ederson voiced his concern by labeling
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has recently stated that he will not bid farewell to the United fans after their last home game of the season. Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future with the club, he confirmed that players and staff will participate in a lap of appreciation following the