AS Roma owners, the Friedkin Group, are currently engaged in exclusive discussions to acquire Everton, as confirmed by the Premier League club. This comes after a previous takeover agreement with 777 Partners fell through. The Friedkin Group, based in the United States, already own Italian Serie A club Roma, making them prominent figures in the
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Recently, England voiced their concerns about the poor quality of the pitch at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt during a match against Denmark. UEFA, the governing body of European football, has acknowledged these concerns and vowed to make improvements to the playing surface. It was reported that large chunks of turf were flying into
The retired Italian soccer star, Roberto Baggio, fell victim to a terrifying incident as he was robbed at gunpoint in his own home while watching the Euro Cup match between Italy and Spain. According to reports from local police, a group of armed robbers raided Baggio’s villa near Vicenza, causing chaos and fear. Reports suggest
Manchester City’s decision to collaborate with musician Noel Gallagher on a custom font for their 2024-25 season kits has certainly raised eyebrows. While Gallagher’s handwriting may add a personal touch to the players’ names and numbers, the end result is divisive. Some may find the design distinctive, while others may see it as resembling the
Sir Jim Ratcliffe made headlines earlier this year with his massive £1.3 billion investment in Manchester United. His promise to focus on transforming the club into a genuine contender for top honors both domestically and in Europe was a welcomed change from the commercial-focused approach of the past. The optimism among United staff was palpable
After being dropped by former coach Fernando Santos during Portugal’s last major tournament appearance at the 2022 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned his place back in the national team for Euro 2024. Despite leaving Europe to play club football with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo’s remarkable performance, with 50 goals in 51 games
Italy’s Euro 2024 opener against Albania had a rocky start when Italy conceded the quickest goal in tournament history after just 23 seconds. This early setback highlighted a defensive lapse in concentration by the Italian team, especially during a throw-in situation. Italy’s manager, Luciano Spalletti, admitted that his team “switched off” and failed to react
One of the standout moments of the recent Euro 2024 matches was Luka Jovic’s 95th-minute equalizer for Serbia. This goal not only salvaged a point for his team but also showcased his ability to perform under pressure. However, despite this impressive individual display, Serbia still finds themselves at the bottom of Group C. Harry Kane,
France star Kylian Mbappé recently broke his nose during a match, resulting in him needing to wear a protective face mask when he returns to play in Euro 2024. However, UEFA regulations dictate that any medical equipment worn on the field of play must be a single color and free of team and manufacturer identification.
One of the hottest transfer rumors circulating in the football world is Barcelona’s interest in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong. It has been reported that Frimpong is the Catalan club’s number-one priority for this summer transfer window. With manager Hansi Flick keen on securing the services of the 23-year-old, Barcelona could potentially activate his release
In a thrilling match between Spain and Italy, a Riccardo Calafiori own goal proved to be the deciding factor. However, the real stars of the game were Spain’s young and dynamic wingers, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal. Their performance on the pitch not only secured a victory for Spain but also showcased their potential to
France coach, Didier Deschamps, expressed optimism regarding Kylian Mbappé’s availability for the upcoming Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands. Despite the injury Mbappé sustained during the match against Austria, Deschamps mentioned that the young star has been participating in light exercises and is progressing well. The team is working diligently to ensure that Mbappé will
Weston McKennie, the talented United States midfielder, opened up about his challenging loan spell at Leeds United in 2023, describing it as the lowest point of his career. Despite joining Leeds to help them avoid relegation to the Championship, McKennie struggled to make an impact on the team, failing to score a single goal in
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has shown maturity by accepting an apology from his teammate Rodrigo Bentancur after the latter made a racially insensitive comment on a television show. Despite the offensive nature of the comment, Son handled the situation gracefully and demonstrated leadership by moving beyond the incident. The incident occurred during a television