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
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta found himself at the center of controversy when rumors started circulating that he had influenced coach Xavi Hernández’s squad selection for the Champions League fixture against Antwerp. Initially, the club had announced that Ronald Araújo, Robert Lewandowski, and Ilkay Gündogan would not be traveling to Belgium as their place in the
Sunderland Football Club, currently competing in the EFL Championship, is in discussions with Reims coach Will Still as a potential replacement for former manager Tony Mowbray, sources have informed ESPN. Under the ownership of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, the youngest owner in English football at the age of 25, Sunderland aims to appoint a young and talented
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
In this article, we will take a closer look at the top performers from Europe’s top five football leagues: the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish LaLiga, French Ligue 1, and Italian Serie A. These players have stood out in the recent round of matches, and we will analyze their performances using the unique WhoScored
In recent years, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s stock has fallen, but there are signs that the Gabonese striker is enjoying something of an Indian summer as he enters the latter stages of his career. After a sensational performance against Olympique Lyonnais, where he scored once and registered two assists, Aubameyang continued his excellent form for Marseille, scoring
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
Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League group stage fixture against Antwerp in Belgium will see them without eight key first-team players. The decision to rest Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gündogan, and Ronald Araújo comes after the team’s shocking 4-2 defeat against surprise LaLiga leaders Girona. With qualification to the round of 16 already secured, coach
The annual African Football Awards ceremony is set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, where the continent’s star performers from the past year will be honored. With luminaries such as Samuel Eto’o, Jay-Jay Okocha, and El Hadji Diouf in attendance, the event promises to celebrate the remarkable achievements and outstanding performances witnessed in African football
In less than six months FIFA will, at long last, award hosting rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Now that South Africa has withdrawn from the field of bidders, just three potential hosts remain. On Dec. 8, joint bids from the United States and Mexico; Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands; and a solo effort
In the world of football, it is increasingly rare to witness a breakout season occurring at the age of 22. However, Bryan Zaragoza has defied expectations, going from a bit-part player in Spain’s second-tier Granada to signing for Bayern Munich for a whopping €15 million in just six months. This meteoric rise has taken the
In the world of Asian football, 2002 will forever be etched in history as the year the FIFA World Cup took place on the continent. Co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, this watershed moment not only showcased the prowess of the Asian teams but also paved the way for their players to make a mark
Being a national team coach is no easy task. It requires dedication, analysis, and a deep understanding of the players and the country they represent. Sylvinho, the Brazilian coach in charge of the Albania national team, knows this all too well. This article delves into a day in his life, showcasing the challenges and responsibilities