Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently expressed his concerns about the impact of a crammed calendar on players’ health and performance. He specifically mentioned the added fixtures in both club and international competitions, highlighting the challenges that players face due to the expanded European club competitions and the upcoming men’s 32-team
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Canada’s men’s national team has recently shown great promise in their Copa América debut, finishing fourth. With an identity and project worth supporting under manager Jesse Marsch, there is optimism for a historic run in the 2026 World Cup. The challenge for Canada will be to build upon their recent success and make it out
Jack Grealish’s return to Manchester City after being snubbed from England’s Euro 2024 squad was met with encouragement from Pep Guardiola. The manager emphasized the need for Grealish to use the rejection as fuel to improve and prove himself once more. This setback may serve as the catalyst for Grealish to reach new heights in
Conor Gallagher, the ex-Chelsea midfielder, recently spoke about his departure from the club during the summer transfer window. Despite the tumultuous exit, Gallagher only had positive things to say about his time at Chelsea. He mentioned that he has special memories from his boyhood club and feels fortunate that his dream came true while playing
Qatar, the current dominant force in Asian football after winning the past two AFC Asian Cup editions, breezed through the second round of qualifiers. Star striker Almoez Ali led the charge, finishing as the joint-top scorer with seven goals. The Qatari team looks poised to continue their strong performance in the third round. Kuwait, who
In a recent interview, midfielder Pedri praised new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, attributing the team’s strong start to the season to his leadership and coaching style. Flick, who took over at the beginning of the summer, has already led the team to four consecutive wins in LaLiga. Pedri highlighted the intense preseason training as a
Reports from the Daily Mail suggest that Crystal Palace’s attacking midfielder, Eberechi Eze, could be on the move next year with a reported release clause of £68 million. Despite interest from clubs like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United, Palace are keen on retaining Eze but the release clause remains untouched. Eze’s performance, including
Galatasaray has confirmed the signing of Victor Osimhen on a season-long loan from Napoli. The Turkish club will pay €6 million ($6.65 million) net for the services of the 25-year-old Nigeria international for the 2024-2025 season. The agreement between the clubs lasts until the end of June, giving Osimhen the opportunity to showcase his talent
Atlanta United FC shocked fans and the soccer world by announcing the immediate removal of Carlos Bocanegra from his position as vice president and technical director. This decision marks the end of an era for the team, as Bocanegra had been an integral part of the executive team since 2015. For nearly a decade, Bocanegra
Angel Gomes recently opened up about his decision to leave Manchester United and join French Ligue 1 side Lille. The 24-year-old midfielder made the move in 2020, and subsequently went on loan to Boavista in Portugal for the 2020-21 season. Gomes’ performances back in France caught the attention of England interim head coach Lee Carsley,
The Premier League recently gave the green light to Chelsea’s sale of two hotels, totaling £76.5 million, to a sister company. This sale was a strategic move by the club to comply with the division’s profit and sustainability rules. The deal, which took place between Chelsea FC Holdings Ltd and BlueCo 22 Properties Ltd, both
UEFA’s decision to incorporate the final standings of the UEFA Nations League to determine seeding for the World Cup qualifying draw has significant implications for participating countries. By combining UNL performance with FIFA World Ranking, England is poised to be seeded in Pot 1, ensuring a favorable draw for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. This
Barcelona and their fans have anxiously awaited the unveiling of the club’s 2024-25 away kit, especially after already playing two games on the road in LaLiga this season. The team initially resorted to wearing last season’s yellow fourth alternate kit for their first match under new coach Hansi Flick, a 2-1 victory at Valencia on
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior recently stirred controversy by suggesting that Spain should be stripped of the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup unless significant progress is made in combating racism within the country. This statement has reignited the debate surrounding racism in sports, particularly in football, and has sparked a discussion