The news of Thiago Motta’s decision not to renew his contract as the coach of Bologna FC 1909 has sent shockwaves through the Serie A club. After leading the team to Champions League qualification for the first time in their history, Motta’s departure marks the end of an era for Bologna. Reports from Italian media
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Recent reports have highlighted Hansi Flick as one of the top candidates to potentially take over as the head coach of Barcelona. With Xavi’s future at the club uncertain, Flick’s name has emerged as a viable replacement option. However, the final decision on this matter will not be made until president Joan Laporta meets with
AC Milan has recently revealed their new home kit for the upcoming 2024-25 season, and it has been met with great approval from fans who appreciate the traditional look of the Serie A giants. The classic red and black stripes that are synonymous with AC Milan are back in their purest form, reminiscent of the
Barcelona’s star player, Robert Lewandowski, has expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to compete against Real Madrid, despite the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappé. Lewandowski stated that Barcelona is not “scared” by the prospect of facing a strengthened Real Madrid side next season. Even though Madrid has secured victory over Barcelona in their recent
Bayern Munich has been facing a turbulent time in their search for a new head coach, with rejections from several top candidates such as Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick. This has led them to consider Vincent Kompany, a 38-year-old Belgian with a strong background in German football. Vincent Kompany is a former player
In a thrilling turn of events, Ademola Lookman led Atalanta to victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final with a mesmerizing hat trick. The former Everton and RB Leipzig forward, at the age of 26, delivered a performance that will be etched in football history as he secured Atalanta’s first European trophy. This
West Ham has officially announced the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach, taking over from David Moyes. Lopetegui expressed his happiness about joining the club, emphasizing his excitement for the future. He stated, “I feel very happy, first of all, to be able to be part of the future of this big
The 2024 German Cup final is set to be a showdown between two powerhouse teams – Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The DFB-Pokal is considered one of the most prestigious competitions in German soccer, and both teams are eager to claim the cup glory. Leverkusen, despite a recent setback in the Europa League final,
Ajax recently announced the appointment of Francesco Farioli as their new head coach, replacing John van ‘t Schip. Farioli, who previously managed Nice, has signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie side. This marks a significant move for Ajax, as Farioli is the club’s first foreign coach since Dane Morten Olsen in 1999. The Italian
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá is facing allegations from England’s Football Association (FA) concerning breaches of betting rules. The FA claims that Paquetá attempted to manipulate the outcome of matches by deliberately trying to receive a card from the referee. This was done with the intention of influencing the betting market for the benefit of
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has made it clear that he is committed to staying at the LaLiga side for the upcoming season. Despite facing a trophyless campaign this year, Lewandowski is confident that Barcelona will be able to secure silverware in the near future. Since joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022, Lewandowski has been
In a surprising turn of events, UEFA announced Budapest as the host city for the men’s Champions League final in 2026. This decision came after much deliberation and consideration by the executive committee. Budapest’s Puskás Arena emerged as the chosen venue, beating out the competition from Milan’s San Siro. This selection brings the prestigious final
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is set to meet with coach Xavi Hernández next week to discuss the future of the managerial position. This meeting will include Barça sporting director Deco and other members of the sporting directorate. The meeting comes on the heels of the club’s final LaLiga game against Sevilla, marking the end of
In a surprising turn of events, United States-based investment fund Oaktree Capital Management has officially taken over as the new owner of Serie A champions, Inter Milan. This acquisition came after a missed payment of €395 million ($428m) from the club’s Chinese holding company, Suning. It is important to note that Oaktree granted a loan