The streets of Bilbao were flooded with hundreds of thousands of fans on Thursday to partake in the celebration of Athletic Club’s Copa del Rey victory. This significant win, achieved after a penalty shootout against Mallorca, marked the club’s first major trophy in 40 years. Traditionally, Athletic Club celebrates their triumphs by cruising down the
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Manchester City is reportedly leading the race for Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to reports from the Independent. The 21-year-old is being tracked by multiple clubs in Europe, but City’s interest is said to be at a more advanced stage. Other clubs interested in Musiala include Liverpool, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. City is
New York City officials recently gave the green light to a groundbreaking plan for the construction of a state-of-the-art 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City FC. The stadium, which is expected to open its doors in 2027, will be located next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. This ambitious $780
Premier League clubs have taken a significant step by agreeing in principle to introduce new financial rules starting next season. The clubs have voted to move forward with squad cost ratio rules, which will replace the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). This decision marks a crucial shift in how clubs manage their finances and
The Premier League is gearing up to implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) for the upcoming 2024-25 season after conducting rigorous testing and analysis for over a year. This cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize the way offside decisions are made in football, promising quicker and more consistent outcomes for fans, players, and coaches. Benefits and
Sheffield United has been hit with a two-point deduction at the beginning of the next season in the English Football League for defaulting on payments to other clubs. Additionally, the club has been given a further two points suspended, which will be activated if they fail to meet payment obligations in the future. This financial
Former Brazil international Dani Alves has made headlines once again, this time for returning €150,000 to the father of his former teammate Neymar Jr. The money was initially given to Alves to assist in his defence against a sexual assault charge, for which he was ultimately convicted. Alves, who is currently on bail pending an
Real Madrid’s narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca was crucial in their pursuit of another LaLiga title. The decision by coach Carlo Ancelotti to rotate the squad proved to be effective in securing the victory. The performance in the first half was lackluster, with only a single chance created. However, the introduction of Camavinga and Vinicius
Despite Manchester United’s recent struggles and their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, manager Erik ten Hag remains adamant that the team is still in the race for a spot in next season’s Champions League. With only one win in their last seven matches, United find themselves 10 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, raising doubts about their
Bayer Leverkusen is on the brink of ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year dominance in the Bundesliga. With just one more win, they can mathematically secure their first-ever league title, marking a significant moment in the club’s history. Xabi Alonso’s team has been on an impressive run, breaking domestic records and building a 16-point lead at the
The summer transfer window may still be a while away, but that hasn’t stopped the rumours and gossip from swirling around. Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United, with a clause in his contract that could see him leave the Italian club in 2025. The Red Devils have been keeping an
Inter Miami CF assistant coach Javier Morales has confirmed that Argentine forward Lionel Messi is expected to feature in the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. Despite playing the full 90 minutes in their recent Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series, Miami was ultimately eliminated from the competition. However, Morales expressed optimism about Messi’s
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is facing a major challenge as his team battles injuries and fatigue during a crucial part of the season. In a recent news conference, Guardiola expressed his concerns about the current state of his squad, admitting that they are in “big, big trouble.” The team’s chase for a second straight
The clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes was not just a game of football, but a battle of tactics between two contrasting coaches. Luis Enrique, the PSG boss, came into the match with a pre-match press conference dig at Xavi Hernandez, his Barça counterpart. However, it was Xavi who