Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has decisively shut down any speculation about a possible return to Barcelona in the future. Guardiola, who previously managed Barcelona for four successful seasons, made it clear during a recent press conference that the idea of returning to the Catalan club was not on the table. This announcement comes amidst
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Recently, three fans were sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years due to the racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior at Mestalla in May 2023. The incident occurred during Real Madrid’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Valencia and caused the game to be suspended after the Brazil star identified an individual
The Netherlands national team received disappointing news ahead of the European Championships as Frenkie de Jong was confirmed to be ruled out of the tournament. The 27-year-old midfielder had been nursing an ankle injury sustained in Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid in April. Despite hopes that he would recover in time, it was announced that
FC Dallas recently announced the departure of manager Nico Estevez, with assistant coach Peter Luccin taking over on an interim basis. Estevez had a regular season record of 28-27-29 over three seasons. Although Dallas made the playoffs in both full seasons under Estevez’s leadership, the decision to part ways was made early in the current
Pedri, the talented Barcelona midfielder, has been making a strong comeback, showcasing his best form ahead of Spain’s European Championship campaign. Despite facing injury setbacks last season and a lack of playing time for Spain in 2023, the 21-year-old displayed his capabilities by scoring twice in Spain’s recent 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland. Coach’s Confidence
Harry Souttar, the Australia defender at Leicester City, found himself in a tricky situation after Enzo Maresca’s departure to Chelsea for the managerial role. Despite playing a crucial part in Leicester’s promotion back to the Premier League, Souttar only managed to clock 189 minutes across all competitions, as he was frozen out of matchday squads
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw opens up about his regret regarding playing in the game against Luton Town back in February. Shaw acknowledges that he injured his hamstring during that match, leading to doubts about his fitness for England’s Euros opener against Serbia on June 16. This injury has placed a cloud of uncertainty over
There has been recent speculation surrounding Luis Suárez’s participation in the 2024 Copa América, given his ongoing knee issues. However, the Inter Miami striker’s impressive form in the MLS has secured him a spot in Marcelo Bielsa’s 26-man squad for the tournament. Suárez’s contribution of 12 goals and five assists in 16 appearances for Inter
Manchester City has officially announced that Stefan Ortega, the German goalkeeper, has signed a new one-year contract extension. This extension will keep Ortega at the Etihad Stadium until 2026, providing stability in the goalkeeping department for the club. The extension of Ortega’s contract comes at a crucial time for Manchester City, especially amidst the uncertainty
Ipswich and Australia defender Cameron Burgess recently commented on the commitment shown by manager Kieran McKenn as he rebuffed interest from top clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Brighton to remain with the newly promoted Premier League side. McKenna’s decision to stay with Ipswich despite lucrative opportunities elsewhere is seen as a strong statement of
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has emphasized the significance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the national team, highlighting the veteran forward’s unparalleled influence in the locker room. Martínez described Ronaldo, 39, as a player who brings a unique element to the team dynamic. With his experience and achievements, Ronaldo sets a high standard for his teammates to
The wait continues for Erik ten Hag as he eagerly anticipates news about his future as the manager of Manchester United. The club’s bosses, including INEOS director of sport Dave Brailsford, have been engaged in an end-of-season review following their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Despite expectations that a decision regarding Ten Hag’s
Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, recently praised his former FC Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, for transforming Manchester City into the most attractive team to watch. While Messi acknowledges Guardiola’s influence on City’s playing style, he also admits that Real Madrid remains superior in terms of results. Despite City’s impressive record under Guardiola, Real Madrid, as
Spain’s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, recently announced the final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 after initially selecting a group of 29 players for friendlies. Three notable omissions from the squad were Pau Cubarsí, Marcos Llorente, and Aleix García. These players were left out as Spain prepares to face Croatia, Italy, and Albania