When the half-time whistle blew at Wembley on Saturday night, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had to dig deep to inspire his team. Despite being heavy favorites, Madrid found themselves in a precarious situation against Borussia Dortmund. Ancelotti’s calm demeanor and subtle tactical shift, moving Jude Bellingham to a more central position, proved to be
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Jude Bellingham recently experienced what he described as “the best night of my life” after Real Madrid’s Champions League final win over Borussia Dortmund. The young player not only assisted Vinícius Júnior for the second goal that secured the 2-0 victory but was also visibly emotional when speaking to TNT Sports after the game. His
Leganés, the Spanish football club owned by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, accomplished a remarkable feat by securing promotion to LaLiga. This victory came four years after being relegated and two years after Luhnow’s investment group took charge of the modest club based in a neighborhood in southern Madrid. Leganés clinched the second-division
In a thrilling playoff match, Saint-Etienne managed to secure promotion back to Ligue 1 after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against 10-man Metz. The match went into extra time with both teams tied at 3-3 on aggregate, and it was substitute Ibrahima Wadji who scored the decisive goal in the 117th minute to clinch the victory
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recently expressed his shock at a survey conducted by a public broadcaster, which asked participants if they would prefer to see more white players in the national soccer team. This survey, which included 1,304 randomly selected participants, revealed that 21% of respondents indicated a desire for more white players in the
Gareth Southgate recently expressed optimism about Luke Shaw’s chances of making it to England’s final Euro 2024 squad despite not having played competitive football since February. This statement comes in light of Shaw’s recent injury concerns which have kept him off the pitch for an extended period. However, Southgate seems confident in Shaw’s abilities and
The auction of the Golden Ball trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona has been postponed by the French auction house Aguttes. This decision comes amidst a judicial investigation into the possible resale of stolen goods. Maradona’s heirs attempted to stop the auction through a judicial motion, however, a French court ruled in favor of
Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to start Thibaut Courtois in goal for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. This decision comes after Courtois missed a significant portion of the season due to an ACL tear but has since returned to fitness. Despite the impressive performances of Andriy Lunin in
EA Sports has recently released their FC 24 Ultimate Team of the Season, showcasing the top-performing players from various leagues worldwide. Unlike the traditional “best XI” format, this year’s Team of the Season is structured in a new way. The Ultimate TOTS comprises three separate lists based on the best players from the top men’s
Borussia Dortmund, a popular German football club, recently announced a new sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer. This partnership has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy due to the nature of Rheinmetall’s business, which includes the production of artillery shells. The decision to display Rheinmetall’s logo ahead of facing Real Madrid in the Champions
Jude Bellingham, a mere 20 years old, has recently been crowned as LaLiga’s player of the year. This remarkable achievement comes after Bellingham scored an impressive 19 goals in his debut season at Real Madrid, propelling the team to the league title. His meteoric rise has seen him achieve success beyond his wildest dreams in
Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales expressed his confidence on Friday, assuring reporters that both Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez will be featuring in the upcoming game against St. Louis CITY. He emphasized that both players are in optimum condition to participate, debunking any concerns about their fitness. Morales highlighted that the coaching staff will
Sports betting in Europe has a long and storied history, with soccer playing a crucial role in shaping the industry. The popularity of soccer in Europe has made it the most popular sport on the continent, with the UEFA Champions League final being a key event for bettors. The sports betting industry in Europe had
The much-anticipated Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is set to take place this weekend. Real Madrid, the clear favorites in this matchup, have been in outstanding form throughout the season. With an impressive track record in the Champions League, having won the trophy five times in the past ten years, Real