FC Dallas recently announced the departure of manager Nico Estevez, with assistant coach Peter Luccin taking over on an interim basis. Estevez had a regular season record of 28-27-29 over three seasons. Although Dallas made the playoffs in both full seasons under Estevez’s leadership, the decision to part ways was made early in the current
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Pedri, the talented Barcelona midfielder, has been making a strong comeback, showcasing his best form ahead of Spain’s European Championship campaign. Despite facing injury setbacks last season and a lack of playing time for Spain in 2023, the 21-year-old displayed his capabilities by scoring twice in Spain’s recent 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland. Coach’s Confidence
Harry Souttar, the Australia defender at Leicester City, found himself in a tricky situation after Enzo Maresca’s departure to Chelsea for the managerial role. Despite playing a crucial part in Leicester’s promotion back to the Premier League, Souttar only managed to clock 189 minutes across all competitions, as he was frozen out of matchday squads
After losing their final friendly match before Euro 2024 to Iceland, England faced a wave of criticism from disappointed fans. Gareth Southgate, the team’s manager, acknowledged the negative fan reaction, stating that the team did not play well enough to keep the supporters excited during the game. This lackluster performance was highlighted by their inability
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw opens up about his regret regarding playing in the game against Luton Town back in February. Shaw acknowledges that he injured his hamstring during that match, leading to doubts about his fitness for England’s Euros opener against Serbia on June 16. This injury has placed a cloud of uncertainty over
Chelsea is making it clear that they are not willing to part ways with Romelu Lukaku unless his £38 million release clause is met. Despite the interest from Napoli, the Blues are standing firm on their demand, indicating that a loan deal is not an option. This decision comes after Lukaku’s successful loan spells at
There has been recent speculation surrounding Luis Suárez’s participation in the 2024 Copa América, given his ongoing knee issues. However, the Inter Miami striker’s impressive form in the MLS has secured him a spot in Marcelo Bielsa’s 26-man squad for the tournament. Suárez’s contribution of 12 goals and five assists in 16 appearances for Inter
Manchester City has officially announced that Stefan Ortega, the German goalkeeper, has signed a new one-year contract extension. This extension will keep Ortega at the Etihad Stadium until 2026, providing stability in the goalkeeping department for the club. The extension of Ortega’s contract comes at a crucial time for Manchester City, especially amidst the uncertainty
Ipswich and Australia defender Cameron Burgess recently commented on the commitment shown by manager Kieran McKenn as he rebuffed interest from top clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Brighton to remain with the newly promoted Premier League side. McKenna’s decision to stay with Ipswich despite lucrative opportunities elsewhere is seen as a strong statement of
Scotland’s national team manager, Steve Clarke, made the decision to exclude veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon from the squad for Euro 2024. This announcement came after Scotland’s final warm-up match against Finland, where Gordon made history by becoming his country’s oldest international player at the age of 41. Despite this milestone, Gordon’s omission raised eyebrows among
The wait continues for Erik ten Hag as he eagerly anticipates news about his future as the manager of Manchester United. The club’s bosses, including INEOS director of sport Dave Brailsford, have been engaged in an end-of-season review following their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Despite expectations that a decision regarding Ten Hag’s
Chelsea Football Club has made a significant transfer move by signing Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year contract with Chelsea, starting on July 1. Adarabioyo brings with him experience from playing in the Premier League with 78 appearances under his belt. The acquisition of Adarabioyo is
The debate over who is the greater manager between Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola is a contentious one. While Guardiola’s recent success at Manchester City cannot be ignored, Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, still believes that Ferguson has the edge. Ferguson’s record-breaking 13 Premier League titles during his time at United and his
Brazilian football legends Ronaldo Nazário and Rivaldo have recently made headlines by proclaiming that Vinícius Júnior should be the recipient of this year’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award. This assertion comes after Vinícius played a pivotal role in leading Real Madrid to both LaLiga and Champions League triumphs this season. One of the standout moments of