Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, recently found himself in hot water with the Football Association as a result of his post-match comments following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Arteta expressed his frustration and disappointment with the VAR process, calling it a “disgrace” and “embarrassing.” These comments led to a charge of misconduct by the
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Ferran Torres, one of Barcelona’s rising stars, has expressed his concern about the mounting criticism and desire to “destroy” the club following their recent loss against Antwerp in the Champions League. The Spanish champions’ defeat was their fourth in just nine games, placing immense pressure on coach Xavi Hernández. While Barcelona had already secured their
San Diego FC, the expansion club set to join Major League Soccer in 2025, has made an exciting announcement regarding their first-ever signing. Duran Ferree, a talented youth national team goalkeeper and former San Diego Loyal player, has committed to joining the club. This article will explore the significance of this signing, the future plans
Roma boss Jose Mourinho has expressed his frustration with the financial constraints he faces at the Serie A club, comparing their situation to that of Manchester City. While Roma did make significant investments in Mourinho’s first season, spending over €100 million ($109m), they have been limited to just €9.5 million in transfers over the last
FIFA has revealed the finalists for The Best coaching awards, with some prominent names making the list. The finalists include Sarina Wiegman, Emma Hayes, and Pep Guardiola, among others. This article will analyze the candidates and their achievements, shedding light on their contributions to the world of football coaching. The Men’s Category One of the
FC Cologne, a prominent Bundesliga club, has recently found themselves in hot water for their use of pyrotechnics during a home game against Borussia Monchengladbach in October. The German Football Association (DFB) filed a criminal complaint regarding the incident, leading to a hefty fine of €595,000 ($641,529) being imposed on the club. This article explores
Goalkeeper Josh Cohen, a California native, is rumored to be on the verge of signing a contract with Atlanta United in Major League Soccer. Cohen most recently played for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League, where he was named the league’s player of the season in 2020-21 and helped guide the team to the
In a significant move, Charlotte FC has officially named former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith as its new head coach. This appointment comes in the wake of the departure of Christian Lattanzio, who led the team to its first-ever playoffs in the 2022 season but was ultimately let go after a crushing defeat in the
Inter Miami FC has confirmed its participation in the highly anticipated Riyadh Season Cup, putting an end to previous reports suggesting otherwise. The announcement comes after Saudi Arabian officials initially revealed the event on November 21. Inter Miami has now disclosed that it will be facing Al Hilal on January 29 and Al Nassr, Cristiano
The draw ceremony for the European Championship was marred by a rather unexpected disturbance on Saturday. As team names were being announced on stage, a series of bizarre moaning noises filled the air, capturing everyone’s attention. The interruption, which resembled sexual sounds, persisted for several minutes, causing both confusion and amusement among the audience. The
Qatar Airways has secured a renewed sponsorship deal with FIFA, allowing them to be the official airline sponsor for the FIFA men’s World Cup in both 2026 and 2030. This partnership will cover the North American tournament in 2026 and the subsequent tournament expected to be held in Europe, Africa, and South America in 2030.
Italy’s prospects at Euro 2024 appear uncertain as their indifferent qualifying form places them in Pot 4 for the finals draw next month. In the previous tournament, Italy emerged as the champions, defeating England on penalties in the final of Euro 2020. However, their lackluster performance leading up to Euro 2024 raises doubts about their
The mid-season World Cup held in Qatar last year had a profound impact on the well-being of players from Europe’s top five football leagues. According to a study conducted by insurance group Howden, players experienced a significant increase in the number of days they were sidelined due to injuries in the months following the tournament.