The case of Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi allegedly racially abusing Napoli’s Juan Jesus has sparked controversy in the football world. Despite Juan Jesus accusing Acerbi of directing a racial slur at him, Acerbi has vehemently denied using any offensive language. The Italian football federation prosecutor conducted an investigation, questioning both players and witnesses. However,
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The recent resolution of the month-long lockout of MLS referees signals a positive development in the labor dispute between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). According to sources, the PSRA has voted to ratify a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with PRO, bringing an end to the standoff. With
The recent news of former Brazil footballer Dani Alves being released from prison after posting a bail payment of €1 million raises serious questions about the efficiency and fairness of the legal system. Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. Despite the seriousness of the
Wales right-back Connor Roberts shared an interesting superstition before the playoff final against Poland. He stated that he has never lost a game at club level while sporting a mustache. This unbeaten run began last season with Burnley as the team achieved promotion from the Championship and continues now with Leeds, who currently lead the
Despite his impressive record of 13 Premier League winners’ medals, Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has been excluded from the 15-player shortlist for the 2024 Premier League Hall of Fame nominations. This exclusion comes in light of the legal issues Giggs faced, including charges of coercive or controlling behaviour against his former partner and assault
Iceland striker Albert Gudmundsson has been making headlines with his impressive performances at Genoa, scoring 10 goals in Serie A this season. Additionally, he scored a hat trick in the European Championship play-offs, helping Iceland secure a 4-1 victory over Israel. This success has not gone unnoticed, drawing interest from top clubs in Italy and
England striker Harry Kane will no longer be part of the team as he is being sent back to Bayern Munich to continue his recovery from an ankle injury. Despite initially joining the England squad for the friendly against Brazil, Kane was unable to recover in time for the match and will miss the upcoming
Manchester City’s hopes of securing the Premier League title have been dealt a blow following Kyle Walker’s injury during England’s game against Brazil. The right-back was forced off in the first half of the friendly match due to a suspected hamstring problem, raising concerns about his availability for City’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. England manager
Recently, there has been a lot of chatter about Gareth Southgate potentially taking over as the manager for Manchester United. However, Southgate himself has made it clear that he finds this speculation to be disrespectful towards Erik ten Hag, the current boss at Manchester United. Southgate emphasized that he is fully focused on his role
Leicester City has found themselves in hot water with not only the Premier League but also the English Football League (EFL). The Championship club has been referred to an independent commission due to alleged breaches in spending rules. The Premier League made the referral after Leicester failed to submit their audited financial accounts, prompting the
As the countdown to Euro 2024 continues, Germany finds themselves in a precarious position. The team, under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann, is still far from being tournament-ready, less than three months before the start of the competition on home soil. Despite this, Nagelsmann remains adamant that the team does not feel under pressure.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s recent comments regarding Real Madrid’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappé shed light on a potential issue that could arise if the French forward were to join the LaLiga giants. Laporta expressed his belief that Mbappé’s arrival could “distort” the team’s dressing room, citing the player’s salary demands and preferred position on the
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has voiced his disapproval of the design of the England shirts for the upcoming European Championship. He specifically pointed out the alteration of the St. George’s Cross, calling for the original white version to be reinstated. Starmer emphasized the unifying nature of the flag and expressed his belief that it
In a surprising announcement, the German soccer federation (DFB) revealed that they will be ending their long-standing relationship with Adidas and will now be partnering with American sportswear giant Nike from 2027 to 2034. This move marks a significant change for German soccer, as Adidas has been the official supplier of the national teams for