The Philadelphia Union made history by signing 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to the largest homegrown contract in Major League Soccer. The agreement includes a transfer to English Premier League giants Manchester City after he turns 18. Sullivan cited the influence of his older brother, Quinn, who has been a first-team player for the Union since 2021,
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The upcoming 2024 Champions League final will see 14-time winners Real Madrid take on 1997 champions Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1. Madrid enters the final as overwhelming favorites, having recently clinched their 36th LaLiga title. On the other hand, Dortmund sits in fifth position in the Bundesliga, significantly behind unbeaten champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The recent opening of the auction for the napkin that famously launched Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career has sparked a frenzy among football fans and collectors. With a guide price of £300,000-£500,000 ($374,700-$624,500), the bidding for this unique piece of memorabilia currently stands at £220,000. The auction, facilitated by the British auction house Bonhams, is set
Bayern Munich, one of the most successful clubs in German football history, finds itself in a precarious position after their recent defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal. With the Bundesliga title already out of reach, the club is now faced with the challenge of rebuilding and regrouping for the upcoming season. The
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly recently expressed his support for manager Mauricio Pochettino amidst speculation surrounding the coach’s future. He commended the team’s recent upturn in form and the display of “beautiful football.” This acknowledgment comes after Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham and a resounding 5-0 win against West Ham, positioning them well for
Vinícius Júnior, the rising star of Real Madrid, has set his sights on helping his team lift the Champions League trophy rather than solely focusing on individual accolades such as the Ballon d’Or. Following his stellar performance in Madrid’s recent Champions League semifinal victory over Bayern Munich, where he was named player of the match,
The latest Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich was marred by controversy, stemming from a crucial VAR decision that ultimately decided the outcome of the tie. In the dying moments of the second leg, Bayern Munich were desperately seeking an equalizer to keep their hopes alive, only to be denied by a
The first leg of the Champions League semifinals witnessed Borussia Dortmund securing a memorable victory over Paris Saint-Germain, with Niclas Füllkrug emerging as a key figure for the German side. Despite being 31 years old and participating in his first Champions League campaign, Füllkrug showcased his prowess by scoring crucial goals against PSG and Atlético
Mauricio Pochettino, the current manager of Chelsea, has cast doubt on his future with the club by raising the possibility of leaving at the end of the season. This revelation comes amidst sources claiming that the Chelsea hierarchy is deliberating whether to extend his contract. Despite the team’s recent success with back-to-back victories in the
As Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League journey came to an end and Kylian Mbappé’s impending departure to Real Madrid looms large, the unveiling of the club’s new home kit for the 2024-25 season marks the beginning of a new era. With Mbappé’s absence, PSG is gearing up for life without their star player, and the new
The transfer window buzz is in full swing, with Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus emerging as the frontrunners in the pursuit of Manchester City defender Yan Couto. According to sources at ESPN, the 21-year-old’s impressive loan spell at Girona has caught the eye of these top clubs, with his recent call-up to the Brazil national team
Real Madrid’s interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Toni Kroos in 2025 has been making headlines. The reports suggest that the 21-year-old is attracting attention from top clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich, in addition to Los Blancos. However, despite the hefty price tag of
The recent decision by FIFA to add new and larger competitions to the already congested men’s international football calendar has sparked controversy and criticism. The global players union FIFPRO, in collaboration with the World Leagues Association, has sent a letter to FIFA warning of potential legal action if the organization does not reconsider its actions.
Luxury box owners at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, but there seems to be a clash of interests with FIFA. The owners expect FIFA to honor a 60-year-old deal that grants them unlimited access to their seats for the next 99 years. On the other hand, FIFA is