Stuart Attwell, who recently came under fire from Nottingham Forest for his VAR decisions in a match against Everton, has been chosen as one of the two VARs representing England at the upcoming European Championship. UEFA hailed Euro 2024 as the epitome of European national team football, emphasizing the selection of top referees to officiate
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The Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters, has expressed serious concerns over the potential introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer. Masters stressed the need for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize the details of the Football Governance Bill, which includes the establishment of such a regulator. He pointed out that while additional regulation is not
Inter Milan emerged victorious in the Derby della Madonnina against city rivals AC Milan, securing their 20th Serie A title in the process. The match was filled with drama, as goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram put Inter in control, only for Fikayo Tomori to pull one back for Milan. Despite the late push
Nottingham Forest recently made headlines after expressing their dissatisfaction with the officiating during their match against Everton. The club has taken a bold step by requesting the release of the VAR audio from the game, in which they were denied three penalty appeals. This move demonstrates their willingness to seek transparency and accountability in refereeing
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has expressed his confidence in Chelsea’s ability to excel under the management of Mauricio Pochettino. Despite their current struggles and lack of silverware in Pochettino’s first season, Arteta believes that Chelsea’s significant spending will eventually lead them to success. With over £1 billion invested since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took
The recent Clásico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid has sparked a debate in the football world. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has called for the match to be replayed if it is proven that a VAR error led to Lamine Yamal’s goal not being awarded at the Bernabéu. The crucial moment came when Yamal’s effort
According to sources close to the situation, Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed a strong preference to return to the Premier League this summer, despite interest from Barcelona. Tuchel, who is set to leave Bayern at the end of the season, has caught the eye of Barcelona as a potential candidate to take over
Chelsea’s top scorer, Cole Palmer, may not be available for the upcoming clash against Arsenal due to illness. Manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his concerns during a news conference, indicating that Palmer’s participation is doubtful. This could pose a significant challenge for Chelsea as they aim to secure a vital victory in the Premier League. Palmer,
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández’s future at the club remains uncertain as he has yet to make a definitive decision about his tenure. Despite announcing his intention to step down at the end of the season, there is now a growing pressure for him to reconsider his decision. The club’s president, Joan Laporta, vice president Rafa
Barcelona’s midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, is facing yet another setback as he will miss the last six games of the season due to an ankle injury sustained in the recent Clásico defeat against Real Madrid. This is the third time this season that the 26-year-old has suffered from an ankle injury, adding to his previous
The recent 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea by Arsenal was not only a disappointing result for the Blues, but it also highlighted some crucial issues within the team. Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, openly admitted that his team “gave up” during the game. The lackluster performance was evident from the early stages of the match, with
Inter Miami has made a significant signing by bringing in Paraguay international Matías Rojas on a one-year contract through the 2024 season. This move comes as a response to the injury concerns within the team’s roster. Rojas, a 28-year-old midfielder, was previously with Brazilian giants Corinthians. However, his time with the club was marred by
Olivier Giroud, the veteran striker from AC Milan, has recently made a bold move by signing a deal with LAFC, which will come into effect from mid-July till December 2025. Despite receiving offers from Saudi Arabia and various clubs in Europe, Giroud ultimately chose to join LAFC as a designated player. The contract is reported
Barcelona’s goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and manager Xavi Hernandez expressed their dismay over the absence of goal-line technology in LaLiga following their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in El Clásico. The match saw a crucial moment when VAR had to intervene to determine whether Lamine Yamal’s strike had crossed the line, highlighting the shortcomings of