Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is facing an uphill battle as some players within the first-team squad have reportedly started losing faith in him, according to sources. The team’s recent 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final further exacerbated the disillusionment, but it seems the concerns predated this humbling Clásico loss in Saudi
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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has voiced his unconditional support for Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez, following their defeat in the Spanish Supercopa to Real Madrid. Despite the setback, Guardiola emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and giving Xavi the necessary time to make improvements. While acknowledging the disappointment of the loss, Guardiola urges Barcelona to
Manager Sarina Wiegman has committed her future to the Lionesses by signing a contract extension until 2027, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Tuesday. This move comes on the heels of Wiegman being named FIFA The Best women’s coach of the year for the fourth time. Joining her in this long-term commitment is her
In a surprising turn of events, José Mourinho has officially left Roma, bringing an abrupt end to his time at the club. Although his contract was set to expire at the end of the season, the disappointing 3-1 defeat to AC Milan over the weekend, coupled with Roma’s underwhelming 9th place position in Serie A,
Christian Pulisic, the talented winger playing for AC Milan, has expressed the United States men’s national team’s determination to win this summer’s Copa América. In an interview with The Athletic, Pulisic discussed the team’s aspirations for the tournament, highlighting their motivation to go all the way, especially after reaching the semifinals when hosting the competition
Manchester United is reportedly interested in securing the signature of Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo. The young Uruguayan player has caught the attention of several clubs across Europe, including Bayern Munich. However, Barcelona has set a price of €80 million to let go of Araújo this winter. Despite the financial struggles at Camp Nou, the defender
Lionel Messi has once again reaffirmed his status as one of football’s all-time greats by winning his third FIFA The Best men’s award. The Argentine superstar outshone fierce competition from Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé to secure the prestigious accolade. Spanning from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, the
The Premier League has charged Everton and Nottingham Forest for breaching the division’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) for a second time, following Everton’s 10-point deduction earlier this season. Both clubs have confirmed their breach of the league’s PSR, which is a result of sustaining losses above the permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has expressed his belief that Harry Kane has the potential to surpass Robert Lewandowski’s remarkable single-season Bundesliga record. Lewandowski’s 41-goal record, which had stood for 39 years, was broken in May 2021. Despite this feat, Tuchel believes that Kane, in his debut season in Germany, has the ability to equal
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag finds himself in the survival phase of his career. His vulnerability was laid bare when Scott McTominay missed a golden opportunity to secure a crucial win in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Ten Hag’s reaction to the miss showcased the mounting pressure he is under as he desperately
There they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Lionel Messi was sipping on a drink at one end, Luis Suárez next to him, then Sergio Busquets, then Jordi Alba on the other end. This wasn’t Barcelona in 2014. This was Inter
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to go head-to-head in the Spanish Supercopa final, marking a crucial moment in the competition’s new “final four” format. This eagerly awaited El Clasico showdown will showcase the best of Spanish football, with the reigning LaLiga champions, Barcelona, facing off against last season’s Copa del Rey winners, Real Madrid.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland will be unavailable for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle due to a foot injury. The extent of his injury suggests that he is not expected to return until the end of January. Despite missing the past eight games, Haaland remains one of the league’s top scorers with 14
Lazio, the Italian football club, has been dealt a blow as a consequence of racist chants during their recent Coppa Italia victory against city rivals Roma. As a punishment, four sectors of the Stadio Olimpico will be closed for their upcoming Serie A match against defending champions Napoli. The racist chanting was aimed at Roma