Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has reiterated that the players have not been affected by the ongoing talks surrounding Kylian Mbappé amidst a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Despite the draw opening up the LaLiga title race, Ancelotti remains confident in the focus and dedication of his team. Challenging Circumstances Joselu managed to
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The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) recently rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) put before it by the union’s executive board, after negotiating with the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), the referees’ employer. An overwhelming 95.8% of the union membership voted to reject ratification, highlighting significant issues with the proposed agreement. This decision has
Jurgen Klopp, the current Liverpool boss, has recently praised Xabi Alonso as the “standout” among the new generation of coaches. With Klopp set to step down at the end of the season, Alonso has emerged as a front-runner to potentially replace him. The former Liverpool midfielder, who has been managing Bayer Leverkusen since October 2022,
The recent fan protests that took place during the Bundesliga match between Werder Bremen and FC Cologne have once again highlighted the growing concerns of supporters regarding the proposed deal to sell a future stake in the league to a private equity investor. The game was halted for almost 10 minutes as fans threw tennis
Orlando City SC has recently made a significant addition to their roster with the signing of Colombian forward Luis Muriel from Serie A side Atalanta. The MLS club announced this major move on Thursday, garnering excitement among fans and pundits alike. Muriel’s signing brings new hope and possibilities to Orlando City as they aim for
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has been hospitalized after falling ill during a training session, the club announced. The news comes amidst growing speculation about the 76-year-old’s future at the club, with rumors suggesting that he may be sacked soon. The former England coach was scheduled to hold a press conference but had to be
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has found himself in hot water with the Football Association (FA) as he has been charged with improper conduct. The charge stems from a rant against match officials after his team’s 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace last month. Wilder’s outburst included accusations of bias and a disrespectful incident involving a
Chicago Fire FC made a significant move by signing Kellyn Acosta, a midfielder for the United States men’s national team. Acosta, who has represented his country 34 times in the last three years, including a World Cup appearance in 2022, became a highly sought-after free agent following the expiration of his contract with LAFC at
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has been left sweating over the fitness of two crucial players, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva. The duo sustained injuries during City’s 3-1 Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, adding to the team’s growing concerns. Grealish, who was making his first start in over a month, was forced
In a recent shareholders’ meeting, Serie A clubs voted against reducing the number of clubs in the Italian top division from 20 to 18. Despite the push from top clubs to decrease the number of games played and increase the quality of football, only four clubs out of the 20 supported this reform. The decision
Real Madrid faced a significant setback ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first leg against RB Leipzig as Jude Bellingham, their star midfielder, was ruled out due to a sprained ankle. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti remained confident in his team’s ability to overcome this hurdle and emerge victorious. Bellingham’s absence undoubtedly left a void in
Barcelona’s recent performance against Granada in LaLiga has highlighted the team’s ongoing defensive struggles. The coach, Xavi Hernández, expressed his disappointment after a 3-3 draw, which has left Barcelona trailing Real Madrid by a significant 10-point margin. Despite the setback, Xavi remains determined to maintain hope in the title race. Once again, Barcelona’s defensive frailties
Girona coach Míchel was left to concede that his team simply could not compete with Real Madrid after suffering a crushing 4-0 defeat on Saturday. The result dealt a significant blow to their LaLiga title hopes, with Carlo Ancelotti describing it as a “big blow for the LaLiga title.” Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring, while
The anti-investor protests in German soccer have taken a more disruptive turn. Fans have been protesting since last year against a plan to sell a stake in marketing revenues to a private equity investor. As the negotiations for the investment deal come closer to an agreement, fans have intensified their actions to voice their opposition.