Xavi Hernández, the renowned former Spanish international footballer turned coach, has made a significant decision that has garnered attention in the football world. After initially announcing his intention to step down as the coach of Barcelona at the end of the season due to mental fatigue, Xavi has now reversed this decision. Sources have confirmed
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A soccer agent, Saif Rubie, is currently on trial in a London court over an email he sent to Marina Granovskaia, a senior director at Chelsea Football Club. The email in question demanded a large commission for the transfer of a player, Kurt Zouma, from Chelsea to West Ham. Rubie’s email hinted at a previous
Inter Milan’s recent Serie A title victory may have seemed inevitable in the final stages of the season, but it’s crucial to reflect on the journey they took to get there. Early in the season, they faced stiff competition from Juventus, who faltered when it mattered most. Inter, on the other hand, went on an
Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, will be absent for the upcoming match against Brighton due to an injury, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola. After sustaining a muscle problem in the game against Real Madrid, Haaland was unable to feature in the FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea and has not trained since then. While
Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that talks have taken place between him and Bayern Munich regarding their soon-to-be vacant manager role. Despite the approach, Rangnick expressed uncertainty about whether he would ultimately accept the position. This comes in the wake of Thomas Tuchel’s impending departure from Bayern at the end of the season, following
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, is facing increasing pressure due to the team’s poor performance in the Premier League. The failure to qualify for the Champions League has put his position in jeopardy, with sources indicating that he may be subject to a 25% pay cut if he remains in charge
Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of clinching their 12th Ligue 1 title as they head into a decisive match against Lorient. The pressure is on as they not only need a victory in this game but also rely on AS Monaco dropping points against Lille to secure the championship. The looming departure of Kylian
The recent confirmation of a sponsorship deal between FIFA and Saudi Arabia’s state oil firm Aramco has sparked much debate and controversy. This move further strengthens the already existing ties between the two entities, especially since Saudi Arabia was announced as the host of the 2034 Men’s World Cup. The deal, set to expire in
Xavi Hernández has recently decided to backtrack on his initial plan to step down as head coach of Barcelona at the end of the season. This decision came after defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid dashed the team’s hopes of winning any silverware this season. Despite his previous announcement to leave, Xavi now claims
Paris Saint-Germain, under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, is aiming high this season. The team has set its sights on winning the quadruple, a feat that would solidify their place in both the club’s and the city’s history. With a Champions League semifinal against Dortmund on the horizon and the possibility of clinching the
Stuart Attwell, who recently came under fire from Nottingham Forest for his VAR decisions in a match against Everton, has been chosen as one of the two VARs representing England at the upcoming European Championship. UEFA hailed Euro 2024 as the epitome of European national team football, emphasizing the selection of top referees to officiate
Jude Bellingham, the talented 20-year-old midfielder, has been making waves in the football world with his recent accolades. Tom Brady, a minority investor in Birmingham City, has spoken highly of Bellingham’s maturity and talent, particularly after his transfer from Dortmund to Real Madrid. Brady commended Bellingham’s focus and predicted a bright future for the young
The Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters, has expressed serious concerns over the potential introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer. Masters stressed the need for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize the details of the Football Governance Bill, which includes the establishment of such a regulator. He pointed out that while additional regulation is not
Bayern Munich is rumored to be interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong. The 26-year-old Netherlands international is seen as a potential solution for the Bundesliga side in their search for a center-midfielder. However, De Jong’s high salary is reported to be a stumbling block that Bayern would need to negotiate. Despite this, De