In a surprising turn of events, Burnley and Bayern Munich have reportedly reached a deal in principle for the appointment of Vincent Kompany as their new manager. The Belgian, age 38, is poised to sign a three-year contract at the iconic Allianz Arena, stepping into the shoes of Thomas Tuchel. This agreement comes after extensive
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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has gracefully accepted the club’s decision to sack him, despite expressing a desire for his departure to unfold under different circumstances. Following a conversation with Barça president Joan Laporta, Xavi was informed that he would not be continuing beyond the final game of the season against Sevilla. Sources have indicated that
André Onana, Manchester United’s goalkeeper, has expressed that winning the FA Cup would not be sufficient to rescue the season for the club. Despite the struggles and disappointments throughout the campaign, securing the FA Cup trophy and earning a spot in the Europa League would not be the ultimate measure of success in Onana’s eyes.
American businessman John Textor has recently expressed his intention to sell his stake in Crystal Palace, a club he currently owns 45% of through his company Eagle Football Holdings. Textor is known to have a keen interest in the Premier League and has also mentioned a desire to potentially purchase Everton, one of the league’s
Bruno Fernandes has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United despite a frustrating season for the club. He emphasized that playing at Old Trafford has always been his ultimate dream and he does not want to leave the club. Fernandes highlighted the importance of aligning his expectations with the club’s ambitions in order to
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has publicly praised his former coach, Erik ten Hag, amidst growing doubts about the manager’s future at the club. Despite the intense scrutiny surrounding ten Hag due to United’s disappointing season, Onana commended the 54-year-old as a quality coach. The goalkeeper acknowledged ten Hag’s tactical prowess and described him as
Sevilla manager Quique Sánchez Flores recently spoke out against Barcelona’s treatment of club legends. His criticism arose after the announcement that Xavi Hernández would be sacked at the end of the season, despite initially confirming that he would honor the last year of his contract. Sánchez Flores pointed to past incidents involving Barcelona legends, such
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently expressed his admiration for Toni Kroos, labeling him as “one of the best midfielders in the history of football.” Ancelotti also mentioned his respect for Kroos’ decision to retire from professional football after playing for Germany at the European Championship. Kroos, at the age of 34, has had a
Nestory Irankunda, an 18-year-old talent, is set to make the move from A-League club Adelaide United to Bayern Munich in the upcoming offseason. Despite his impressive performance in the 2023-24 A-League Men season, where he scored eight goals and provided six assists, Irankunda is yet to earn a senior international cap. Potential Switch of International
Real Madrid has once again been named the world’s most valuable football club in Forbes’ annual list, surpassing the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester City. With a valuation of $6.6 billion, Madrid edged out United, who came in at $6.55 billion. This marks the third consecutive year that Real Madrid has claimed
France’s star striker, Olivier Giroud, has recently announced his intention to retire from international football after the upcoming European Championship. This decision comes after a successful career representing his country, including being part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2018. Giroud expressed his desire to step aside and make room for younger players within the
When news broke that Inter Miami CF stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets might not be making the trip to face off against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place, fans were left disappointed. Despite the excitement and anticipation surrounding the possibility of witnessing these former Barcelona icons on the field, the Whitecaps were
Inter Miami CF manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino recently made the decision to rest star players Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets for the game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. This move sparked frustration among fans who were eager to see these players in action. Martino explained that the coaching staff prioritizes the well-being of the
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has recently revealed that he has already had discussions with the co-owner of the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. However, he made it clear that assurances about his position were “not necessary” and that he is fully focused on preparing for the upcoming season. It is interesting