In a surprising turn of events, the referee originally assigned to officiate the MLS game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC was replaced by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). This decision came after pictures surfaced on social media showing the original referee, Guilherme Ceretta, wearing an Inter Miami jersey. The replacement referee, Jaime
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Carlo Ancelotti expressed frustration over what he described as an “unprecedented” refereeing decision during Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Valencia. The controversial moment came when Jude Bellingham’s last-second winning goal was ruled out by the referee, Jesús Gil Manzano. Bellingham was convinced he had secured all three points for his team when he headed Brahim
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé had a meeting with manager Luis Enrique at the club’s training centre to address tension resulting from the coach substituting him in recent games. The forward was taken off at halftime during a match against Monaco and had been subbed off after 65 minutes in a prior game against Rennes.
Max Allegri, the manager of Juventus, expressed his regret on both a personal and professional level regarding the four-year ban handed to Paul Pogba for doping. Allegri reached out to Pogba after learning about the ban and conveyed his message of sorrow. He highlighted Pogba’s exceptional talent and character, emphasizing the loss the sport will
The ongoing labor dispute between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) representing MLS referees shows no signs of resolution. PRO has extended its lockout of union referees for a second round of matches this weekend, indicating that the impasse over a new collective bargaining agreement is far from over.
The U.S. Soccer Federation recently unveiled the format for the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup, shedding light on the participation of MLS teams in the prestigious tournament. Only eight out of the 26 MLS teams will be fielding their first teams in the competition. This move has raised eyebrows among soccer fans, as it sparks a
Saudi Arabia recently launched its formal campaign to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, presenting a bid slogan of “Growing. Together” and a unique campaign logo representing the number 34 with two multi-colored ribbons. The Saudi football federation described the logo as an embodiment of the nation’s youthfulness, vibrant society, and rich heritage. This bid
Carlo Ancelotti recently spoke out about the racial abuse suffered by Vinícius Júnior during a match against Valencia last season. The incident took place on May 21, and despite Valencia taking action against the perpetrators by identifying and banning three fans for life, the impact of the abuse is still being felt. Ancelotti commended Valencia
Barcelona’s financial woes have been exacerbated by the recent reduction in their spending limit by LaLiga. Their annual budget has been slashed by €66 million, leaving them with a significantly lower budget than before. With the club’s squad costs exceeding the imposed limit by over €100 million, Barcelona faces a daunting task of managing their
Manchester United’s forward Marcus Rashford has faced criticism regarding his commitment to the club after being dropped for disciplinary reasons by manager Erik ten Hag. The 26-year-old missed a recent FA Cup match, sparking rumors about his behavior off the pitch. However, Rashford has responded to these critics, defending his dedication to Manchester United and
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) teams are not holding back when it comes to their recruitment strategy for the upcoming summer transfer window. According to sources, some of the biggest names in the Premier League are on their radar. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson are being targeted
Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea has been appointed as the head coach of the Republic of Ireland national team. This announcement comes after his distinguished playing career, during which he made 118 appearances for Ireland over 17 years. John O’Shea will be taking charge of the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in March.
Bayern Munich recently made headlines with their appointment of Max Eberl as the new sporting director. This move comes after Eberl was let go from his previous position as RB Leipzig’s managing director for sport. Eberl, a former Bayern player, has signed a contract with the club until June 2027 and is set to take
Erik ten Hag’s attitude towards the uncertainty surrounding his future as Manchester United manager is quite nonchalant. Despite the lack of confirmation from partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ten Hag remains confident in his abilities. He seems very focused on his job and is not worried about external factors like speculation and rumors. This shows