Players around the world are expressing their concerns over the overloaded playing calendar and are ready to take drastic measures. The chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Maheta Molango, has stated that players are at a breaking point and are considering going on strike. This comes in response to FIFA’s intention to increase
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Following England’s heartbreaking defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final, Jadon Sancho, along with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, faced a wave of racist abuse online. Even months after the event, Sancho admits that he has not fully recovered from the trauma. The abuse they received was not only hurtful but also unexpected, especially
Inter Miami FC’s 10-match unbeaten run in Major League Soccer came to an end as Atlanta United secured a 3-1 victory. Saba Lobjanidze scored twice, and Jamal Thiare added another goal for Atlanta to break their nine-match winless streak. Despite Lionel Messi scoring for Inter Miami, Atlanta maintained control of the game and emerged victorious.
Vincent Kompany, the newly appointed manager of Bayern Munich, has set forth his expectations for the Bundesliga powerhouse. Following Bayern’s disappointing season where they failed to win any domestic or European silverware, Kompany aims to inject a sense of absolute aggression and bravery into his players. His coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in his personal
Kylian Mbappé, the talented forward currently at Paris Saint-Germain, has expressed his excitement about signing with a new club after his seven-year stint with PSG. While Mbappé has not disclosed the name of his next destination, it is widely anticipated that he will be joining Real Madrid on a free transfer once his contract with
Italian football legend Leonardo Bonucci recently announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37. Throughout his illustrious career, Bonucci spent 12 seasons at Juventus, with additional spells at AC Milan, Treviso, Pisa, Bari, and Union Berlin, before concluding his playing days with a brief stint at Fenerbahçe. However, it was during his
Kieran McKenna has recently signed a four-year contract extension at Ipswich Town, marking a significant milestone in his coaching career. The club confirmed this exciting news in a statement released on Thursday. McKenna played a pivotal role in leading Ipswich Town back to the Premier League for the first time since 2002, achieving back-to-back promotions
Manchester United’s search for a new centre-back has led them to consider Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. However, the stumbling block in this potential transfer is the hefty asking price set by Everton. The club’s valuation of Branthwaite at around £75 million has raised concerns within the United camp, especially considering the financial constraints they are
Real Betis defender Félix Martí Garreta recently suffered a serious head injury after a fall in his home, which landed him in intensive care. However, despite the challenging circumstances, Garreta took the time to express his gratitude towards the fans for their unwavering support during this difficult time. In a heartfelt message, he acknowledged the
Barcelona recently announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick as the club’s new manager on a two-year contract. This move came after Xavi Hernández managed his final game with the club on Sunday following his sacking last week. The decision to bring in Flick as the new manager was made
Chelsea defender, Ian Maatsen, finds himself at a crossroads in his career after playing a pivotal role in Borussia Dortmund’s unexpected journey to the Champions League final. The 22-year-old Dutch under-21 international has been a key figure in Dortmund’s success, playing every minute of their six knockout stage matches. His standout performance included a crucial
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has expressed his readiness to start in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, despite recently returning from a long-term injury. He has stated that he is at 100% and prepared to play his role should coach Carlo Ancelotti decide to field him. Courtois has been sidelined for
During the “Danke, Jürgen” farewell event, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp did not hold back his criticisms towards some of the club’s rivals. Notably, he seemed to take aim at Manchester City for their alleged financial rules breaches. Klopp also made comments about Chelsea’s owners and Manchester United’s handling of Jadon Sancho. This shows Klopp’s
Real Madrid’s midfielder Jude Bellingham has secured the title of LaLiga’s Player of the Season, showcasing outstanding performance throughout the season. Bellingham, at the age of 20, has stood out as a vital player in leading Real Madrid to their 36th league title, surpassing other strong contenders such as Vinícius Júnior, Antoine Griezmann, Artem Dovbyk,