France’s Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during a game against Austria at the European Championship, which led to him being taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf for evaluation. The injury occurred after a collision with an opposing player, Kevin Danso, causing Mbappé to be in obvious pain and prompting the Austria goalkeeper to signal
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Raúl Sanllehí, former director of football at Barcelona and Arsenal, has been appointed as co-president of Inter Miami CF alongside Xavier Asensi. With a rich background in football operations from prestigious clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal, Sanllehí is set to oversee various aspects of the sporting side while executing the ownership’s strategy for player development
Italy’s Euro 2024 opener against Albania had a rocky start when Italy conceded the quickest goal in tournament history after just 23 seconds. This early setback highlighted a defensive lapse in concentration by the Italian team, especially during a throw-in situation. Italy’s manager, Luciano Spalletti, admitted that his team “switched off” and failed to react
England’s European Championship campaign started off on a rocky note for Phil Foden, with critics questioning his starting spot. Despite being a standout performer in the Premier League last season, scoring 27 goals for Manchester City and winning the Premier League Footballer of the Year award, Foden seemed to struggle in the forward position during
Serbia is considering withdrawal from Euro 2024 if UEFA does not take immediate action following alleged offensive chanting between fans of Croatia, Albania, and Serbia. The incidents occurred during the championship’s matches, causing tensions to rise and relations between the countries to become strained. Jovan Surbatovic, the general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia,
The ongoing saga of Manchester United’s pursuit of defender Jarrad Branthwaite has hit a roadblock, with sources indicating that the club will soon walk away from talks if Everton does not budge on their valuation. Despite United’s initial bid being rejected, Everton’s lofty asking price of over £70 million has put a strain on negotiations.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United, has recently expressed his frustration with UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership. These rules have prevented the club from signing a player from Ligue 1 side Nice, a club that Ratcliffe’s company INEOS acquired in 2019. Despite completing a deal to purchase a minority stake in United, the
Germany’s coach, Julian Nagelsmann, is focused on keeping the home supporters dreaming at Euro 2024. After a 2-0 victory over Hungary, Nagelsmann praised the amazing atmosphere at the tournament on home soil. Supporters marching with the team to the bus and breaking out in the national anthem during matches provide fuel for the German side.
Lazio is reportedly facing competition from Juventus in the pursuit of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood. Talks have begun between Lazio and United regarding a potential deal for Greenwood, who recently completed a loan spell at Getafe. United is seeking a fee in the region of £30 million ($38.1 million), with performance-related add-ons being a
Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, faces the daunting task of succeeding the legendary Jürgen Klopp. Slot acknowledges the challenge of winning over fans who still hold deep affection for Klopp. He understands that the key to a smooth transition lies in getting good results early on and maintaining a strong connection with the supporters.
West Ham is currently facing a tough battle to keep hold of Mohammed Kudus, as Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad has shown interest in signing the forward this summer. Kudus had a successful first season at the London Stadium, scoring 14 goals after making his move from Ajax a year ago. Al Ittihad, which
The confirmation that Erik ten Hag will remain as the manager of Manchester United has brought a sense of peace of mind to the players, including rising star Kobbie Mainoo. After months of speculation and uncertainty, the decision to retain Ten Hag following an end-of-season review has been met with positivity from the team. Mainoo,
FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced that their social media tools designed to protect players from online abuse will now be available to all 211 member associations and their teams. This initiative coincides with the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), developed by FIFA and FIFPRO, was
The highly anticipated fixtures for the 2024-25 LaLiga season have been released, and fans are already marking their calendars for the first Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Oct. 27 at the Bernabéu. This match is set to be a thrilling encounter, especially after Madrid secured victories in all three meetings against Barcelona last