Kylian Mbappé, the talented French footballer, recently expressed his concerns about the increasingly busy schedule of European football, comparing it to the demanding seasons in the NBA. In an interview with British GQ, Mbappé emphasized that such practices could have negative consequences, creating a divide between players, teams, and the fans who attend matches. Drawing
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Benfica has strongly refuted recent reports suggesting that they are in talks with Manchester United regarding the potential transfer of João Neves. The club issued a clear statement denying any negotiations and affirming that they have no intention to sell Neves to United or any other club during this transfer window. Benfica’s statement addressed the
The former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, recently made headlines by launching his own Non-Fungible Token (NFT) on Wednesday. Rubiales claimed that the release of the NFT was intended “to support real equality.” However, this move comes amidst a backdrop of serious legal charges and controversies surrounding Rubiales. Rubiales is currently
Giorgio Chiellini, the renowned Italian footballer, has decided to come out of retirement and join LAFC as a player development coach. This surprising announcement comes a mere month after Chiellini officially announced his retirement from professional football. With his vast experience and expertise, Chiellini is set to work closely with coach Steve Cherundolo in the
Rising American star Giovanni Reyna is eager to leave Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window in order to find regular playing time, according to sources familiar with the matter. Despite being highly regarded, the 21-year-old has struggled for minutes this season, featuring in just 12 games across all competitions for a total of 320
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is facing an uphill battle as some players within the first-team squad have reportedly started losing faith in him, according to sources. The team’s recent 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final further exacerbated the disillusionment, but it seems the concerns predated this humbling Clásico loss in Saudi
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has voiced his unconditional support for Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez, following their defeat in the Spanish Supercopa to Real Madrid. Despite the setback, Guardiola emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and giving Xavi the necessary time to make improvements. While acknowledging the disappointment of the loss, Guardiola urges Barcelona to
In a surprising turn of events, José Mourinho has officially left Roma, bringing an abrupt end to his time at the club. Although his contract was set to expire at the end of the season, the disappointing 3-1 defeat to AC Milan over the weekend, coupled with Roma’s underwhelming 9th place position in Serie A,
Christian Pulisic, the talented winger playing for AC Milan, has expressed the United States men’s national team’s determination to win this summer’s Copa América. In an interview with The Athletic, Pulisic discussed the team’s aspirations for the tournament, highlighting their motivation to go all the way, especially after reaching the semifinals when hosting the competition
Lionel Messi has once again reaffirmed his status as one of football’s all-time greats by winning his third FIFA The Best men’s award. The Argentine superstar outshone fierce competition from Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé to secure the prestigious accolade. Spanning from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, the
The Premier League has charged Everton and Nottingham Forest for breaching the division’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) for a second time, following Everton’s 10-point deduction earlier this season. Both clubs have confirmed their breach of the league’s PSR, which is a result of sustaining losses above the permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending
There they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Lionel Messi was sipping on a drink at one end, Luis Suárez next to him, then Sergio Busquets, then Jordi Alba on the other end. This wasn’t Barcelona in 2014. This was Inter
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland will be unavailable for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle due to a foot injury. The extent of his injury suggests that he is not expected to return until the end of January. Despite missing the past eight games, Haaland remains one of the league’s top scorers with 14
Lazio, the Italian football club, has been dealt a blow as a consequence of racist chants during their recent Coppa Italia victory against city rivals Roma. As a punishment, four sectors of the Stadio Olimpico will be closed for their upcoming Serie A match against defending champions Napoli. The racist chanting was aimed at Roma