France captain Kylian Mbappé recently opened up about his mental state, confessing that he has reverted to “hating failure.” Following the disappointment of France’s Euro 2024 campaign, where they were eliminated by Spain in the semifinals, Mbappé described the overall experience as a “failure.” This admission sheds light on Mbappé’s mindset shift and the impact
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French liquor company Pernod Ricard recently found itself in the midst of a controversy after announcing a new sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain. The deal, which was supposed to be a global partnership, was swiftly scrapped due to protests from Marseille fans. Marseille, being the bitter rival of PSG, felt that the anise-flavored aperitif pastis,
The summer 2024 transfer window closed with a clear indication that the Premier League clubs have significantly reduced their spending. According to Transfermarkt, the net spend for Premier League clubs this summer was approximately £629.8 million, a significant drop from the £1.070 billion spent in 2023. This decline in spending is the lowest since the
Leicester City recently won an appeal against a decision that could have resulted in a points deduction for an alleged breach of Premier League Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules. The club, which returned to the Premier League after winning the Championship last season, appealed on the grounds that the independent commission ruling on the case
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans regarding the use of offensive or discriminatory chants during matches. This request comes after a controversial incident involving a discriminatory chant aimed at France players of African heritage. The team warned fans that if any offensive or discriminatory chants are heard during the World
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has found himself in a troubling situation as he was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault. The club confirmed the arrest but did not disclose the name of the player involved. This comes after a 25-year-old woman filed a complaint against Mir, claiming that she
Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently discussed the club’s plans for the upcoming January transfer window after facing several challenges during the summer. The Catalan club had a difficult time with registration problems, especially when it came to signing players. Despite these setbacks, Laporta remains optimistic about the club’s future. Laporta reassured fans that Barcelona will
A recent ruling has denied Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha’s request for a temporary injunction against his suspension, effectively removing him from his position. Rocha had been suspended by the country’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) for two years due to exceeding his authority in decisions made after the departure of his predecessor, Luis
The rise and fall of Brazilian teenager Ângelo Gabriel’s career has taken an unexpected turn with his recent move to Saudi team Al Nassr. After a reported $25 million deal, Gabriel leaves Chelsea just a year after joining from Santos. Surprisingly, Gabriel never played a single game for Chelsea during his time there, as he
Spain has long been regarded as one of the powerhouses in global football, with their dominance set to be further underlined in the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony. The candidates on the longlist for this prestigious award are expected to have strong ties to Spanish football, either through nationality or by playing in LaLiga. This reflects
Thomas Müller has solidified his place among the Bayern Munich greats by becoming the club’s record appearance maker with 710 competitive games under his belt. Despite facing challenges for first-team minutes this season, the 34-year-old forward has proven his longevity and commitment to the Bavarian giants. Born in a small town south of Munich, Müller
Real Madrid’s midfielder, Dani Ceballos, is facing a setback with an ankle sprain that is expected to keep him out of action for six to eight weeks. The timing of this injury couldn’t be worse for the LaLiga club, as they already had a depleted midfield due to other players being sidelined with injuries. Ceballos,
The introduction of Manchester United’s new midfield signing, Manuel Ugarte, was marred by a 3-0 defeat against their biggest rivals, Liverpool. The struggles in midfield have been a consistent issue for United under manager Erik ten Hag’s tenure, as well as in years past. The team’s inability to control games from the midfield has been
Recent reports from the Spanish media have indicated that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, may be considering leaving the club following a difficult summer transfer window. The club was unable to secure signings for key positions such as a left winger, holding midfielder, and defender due to ongoing financial struggles. These challenges have raised questions about