Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has made the decision to include Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches despite the veteran forward’s lackluster performance at the European Championship. Ronaldo, who holds the record for 130 international goals, failed to find the back of the net in all five of Portugal’s Euro 2024
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The upcoming 2026 World Cup is set to take place in North America, marking an ambitious expansion of the field by 50% and encompassing 16 cities across three countries. The partnership between FIFA and turf experts at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University aims to develop the best surfaces for the tournament. With
Barcelona’s financial constraints have been highlighted as a key factor in their inability to secure a replacement for the injured Marc Bernal. Despite their desire to sign a holding midfielder, a left winger, and another defender, the club has been limited by LaLiga’s financial regulations. This limitation has forced them to accept the reality of
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has acknowledged that his team is still in the process of adapting to having Kylian Mbappé on the squad. Despite scoring in the UEFA Super Cup, Mbappé has not been able to find the net in his first two LaLiga games with the team. Ancelotti mentioned in a
The excitement of European club competitions often revolves around the big-name clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. However, the true essence of the competitions lies in the humble beginnings and unexpected victories of the underdog teams. While the draws for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League group stages are eagerly
Rayo Vallecano president Martín Presa is ecstatic about the recent signing of Colombian star James Rodríguez on a free transfer. He went as far as comparing this move to Diego Maradona’s arrival at Napoli back in 1984, emphasizing the magnitude of the impact Rodríguez is expected to have on the Madrid club. Presa revealed that
Manchester United’s midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss a few upcoming games due to a minor muscle injury, the club confirmed recently. This setback adds to the list of injured players for the team, including forward Rasmus Højlund and defenders Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, and Victor Lindelof. These injuries come just in
Watching Bayern Munich play VfL Wolfsburg in a Bundesliga match left many questions regarding their defensive capabilities in the minds of viewers. Interestingly, the central defenders struggled with their starting positions, especially Kim Min-Jae, who seemed out of his element due to the tactics of the opposing team. Furthermore, the absence of a true defensive
Rebecca Welch, known for being the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023, has announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her groundbreaking achievements include also being the first woman to officiate a game in the English Football League in 2021. Welch’s impact on the
Barcelona recently made a late attempt to sign Stefan Bajcetic from Liverpool, but unfortunately, their continued financial struggles prevented them from guaranteeing the player’s registration with LaLiga. This ultimately led to Bajcetic opting to join RB Salzburg on loan instead. Sources close to the player mentioned that Bajcetic also felt a sense of loyalty towards
Barcelona has been in talks with Bayer Leverkusen defender, Jonathan Tah, for a possible move in the current summer transfer window. While negotiations are ongoing, a deal has not yet been finalized. Leverkusen is rumored to be open to parting ways with Tah for €30 million, but Barcelona has only offered €20 million so far.
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, made his long-awaited return to group training with Inter Miami CF after a six-week absence due to a badly sprained ankle suffered during the Copa América final. The return of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner raised hopes among fans and teammates that he would soon be back on the
Following the completion of the playoff round on Wednesday, the pots for Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw have been finalized. This draw will mark the first time it takes place under the new format, where all 36 teams will be placed in one league table. The draw is set to begin at 5 p.m. UK
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino has acknowledged the immense pressure his team faces to win the MLS Cup, especially with an impressive lineup that includes the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. Despite leading Atlanta United FC to the title in 2018, Martino emphasized that the current expectations