Lionel Messi’s connection to Barcelona dates back to a simple napkin that was recently sold at auction for an impressive amount of money. The napkin, which contained an agreement in principle to sign the then-13-year-old Messi, fetched a staggering sum of £762,400 ($965,000) at a British auction house. This piece of sports history has become
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Arsenal and Manchester City recently revealed their new home kits for the upcoming 2024-25 season, generating excitement among fans and players alike. Arsenal’s new kit features a significant change with the return of the iconic cannon emblem on the chest of the shirt. This move marks the first time since 1989-90 that the cannon has
Germany, the hosts of Euro 2024, recently unveiled their preliminary squad for the upcoming tournament. Among the notable absentees were Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits. Manager Julian Nagelsmann made some interesting choices in selecting his squad, opting to include four goalkeepers, with VfB Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel making the cut
Recently, FIFA announced its plan to address the issue of racist abuse in football. This plan includes urging all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offence within the sport. Furthermore, FIFA suggests implementing a global standard gesture for players to communicate racist incidents to referees. This gesture involves crossing hands at the
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been a contentious topic in English football ever since its introduction during the 2019-20 season. The Premier League was the last of Europe’s major leagues to adopt VAR, and its implementation has been far from smooth. There has been a lack of consensus on what exactly VAR should be, resulting
The recent 0-0 draw between Orlando City and Inter Miami in MLS did more than just showcase the playing abilities of both teams; it also brought to light the lack of a fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Despite being scheduled during MLS’ “Rivalry Week,” a time when the league’s most bitter rivals face off,
Despite announcing his departure from Bayern Munich at the end of the season, Thomas Tuchel is now considering the possibility of staying on as the head coach. With the club failing to secure a suitable replacement for him, talks have been held to explore the potential of Tuchel remaining in his current position. However, there
Evan Ferguson’s journey as a Premier League footballer has been nothing short of remarkable. At just 19 years old, he has established himself as a key player for Brighton & Hove Albion and the Republic of Ireland. Ferguson’s rapid development has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, with his impressive performances on the
Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, will be missing the upcoming match against Orlando City due to an injury to his left knee. This injury occurred during the team’s recent match against Montreal, where Messi was fouled by Montreal defender George Campbell in the 40th minute. Despite initially continuing to play after receiving medical attention
The issue of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) implementation in the Premier League has been a topic of contention since its introduction in the 2019-20 season. Recently, Wolverhampton Wanderers have taken a bold step by lodging a motion to scrap the use of VAR in the English top flight. This controversial move is set to be
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is on the verge of making a significant comeback as he is poised to start for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. After enduring two serious knee injuries that kept him sidelined for a major part of the season, Courtois made a triumphant return to action against
The world of football is on the brink of a major shift as FIFA considers changing the rules that currently prohibit domestic league games from being played in other countries. This potential change has sparked a great deal of controversy among fans who are concerned about the implications of their teams’ home matches being moved
Al Nassr, a Saudi Pro League club, is reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Manchester United’s star midfielder, Bruno Fernandes. The club, which recently secured the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to strengthen its squad by adding a center-back, an attacking midfielder, a backup goalkeeper, and a young striker. While Al Nassr believes
Real Sociedad had a golden opportunity to secure the services of the brilliant Norwegian striker, Alexander Sørloth, last summer. With 19 goals and six assists for Villarreal by matchday 36, Sørloth has proven to be one of the best-performing strikers in LaLiga this season. Unfortunately, due to the indecisiveness of Roberto Olabe and Jokin Aperribay,