Lamine Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, is currently in the hospital recovering well after a brutal stabbing incident that occurred near a parking lot in Mataró, Spain. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, Nasraoui’s recovery progress seems positive as he has been moved to a ward and mentioned feeling a bit better. The incident left Nasraoui in fear
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The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in English football has been a contentious issue for fans, players, and managers alike. Despite efforts to improve the system, high-profile mistakes and controversies continue to plague the reputation of VAR in the Premier League. Nearly a year after a crucial error in a match between Liverpool and
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique’s frustration was evident during a recent press conference when a Spanish reporter inquired about Kylian Mbappé’s performance for Real Madrid. Enrique appeared annoyed and made raspberry sounds, clearly signaling his displeasure at the topic being brought up. Despite his initial reluctance, Enrique did acknowledge Mbappé’s talent and wished him well
Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder, Yves Bissouma, has found himself in hot water after posting videos of himself inhaling nitrous oxide on social media. As a result, he has been suspended by the club for their upcoming Premier League opener against Leicester City. This incident has raised questions about his role as a professional footballer and the
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is set to make his return to competitive football after serving a 10-month ban for breaching gambling rules in Italy. The ban, handed down by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in October 2023, has kept the 24-year-old out of action for almost a year. However, after attending treatment sessions for
In an attempt to enhance the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, the Premier League has introduced a six-point plan. The main goal of this plan is to address the current issues with VAR and make the decision-making process more transparent and accessible to fans and players. One of the key aspects of the six-point plan
Joshua Zirkzee’s debut for Manchester United was nothing short of perfect. Coming off the bench to score a late winner against Fulham in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford, Zirkzee immediately made an impact. His goal in the 87th minute secured a 1-0 victory for United. It was Zirkzee’s first appearance for the team
Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri has made a triumphant return to FC Basel, the club where he first started his career. After 12 years of being away from his hometown club, Shaqiri has signed a three-year contract, marking a significant homecoming for the talented player. Upon his return, Shaqiri expressed his happiness and pride in rejoining
LAFC is still holding onto the hope of signing Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Despite reports indicating that Griezmann is planning to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano this summer, LAFC sees him as the ideal next big signing for the club. After securing Olivier Giroud in May, LAFC is already preparing for a potential move
Luke Shaw, the Manchester United full-back, recently suffered a setback due to a calf injury picked up in training. Despite having not played for Erik ten Hag’s team since February, Shaw was controversially selected to start in the Euro 2024 final for England against Spain. This decision drew criticism from some United fans, questioning the
The recent complaint by Nottingham Forest regarding the appointment of a VAR referee with a declared allegiance has sparked a debate about the transparency of Premier League referees. Stuart Attwell, a known supporter of Luton Town, was the video referee for Forest’s match against Everton, which resulted in a 2-0 loss. This raised concerns about
Manager Erik ten Hag has recently come under scrutiny for his role in Manchester United’s recruitment policy. Despite signing several former Ajax players, including Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, Ten Hag has defended his actions by stating that he has not specifically targeted players he has worked with in the past. According to Ten
FC Cincinnati has made a significant addition to their squad by acquiring former United States men’s national team striker Nicholas “Niko” Gioacchini on loan from Serie A’s Como, as announced by the club on Thursday. This move represents a major boost for the team as they look to strengthen their attacking options heading into the
Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is facing a setback as he is set to miss the start of the season due to a broken bone in his leg. The injury occurred during a training session when he tried to turn, with no other player involved in the incident. This news comes as a blow to