Austria made history with Christoph Baumgartner’s lightning-fast goal against Slovakia, scoring just six seconds into the game. Although this goal has set a new record for Austrian national team, it raises the question of how it compares to the fastest goals in other leagues and competitions around the world. In the Premier League, the fastest
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Monza are exceeding expectations to sit 10th in Serie A this season, in part due to the exploits of Di Gregorio between the sticks. While not the most glamourous name, the 26-year-old has still made 93 saves and boasts a solid save success rate of 75.2%. With 11 clean sheets, too, Di Gregorio is one
Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s recent comments regarding Real Madrid’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappé shed light on a potential issue that could arise if the French forward were to join the LaLiga giants. Laporta expressed his belief that Mbappé’s arrival could “distort” the team’s dressing room, citing the player’s salary demands and preferred position on the
The recent events surrounding former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales have sent shockwaves through the footballing world. Rubiales has been under investigation as part of a corruption probe related to the deal to move the Spanish Supercopa to Saudi Arabia. This scandal has raised questions about the integrity of the sport and the
Bayern Munich’s sports director, Max Eberl, has confirmed that the club has made a concrete and appreciative offer to left back Alphonso Davies in an attempt to extend his contract. Eberl emphasized the importance of making a decision when it comes to such matters, indicating that the club is serious about securing Davies’ future at
Real Madrid recently filed a formal complaint with the Spanish Football Federation, accusing referee Juan Martinez Munuera of omitting offensive crowd chants from his match report. The chants in question reportedly targeted Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior, with fans shouting “Vinícius, die” during the match against Osasuna. Madrid’s complaint claimed that Martinez Munuera intentionally neglected
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has recently expressed his views on the potential signing of Kylian Mbappé at the club. Carvajal assured that the arrival of Mbappé would not lead to jealousy or any other issues in the dressing room. This positive outlook from Carvajal highlights the professionalism and maturity within the squad. If Mbappé
In the latest round of fixtures in Europe’s top five leagues, several players stood out for their defensive contributions. Giorgi Mamardashvili, the goalkeeper for Valencia, put on an exceptional performance despite the team’s loss to Villarreal. Mamardashvili made six crucial saves, including a penalty stop, earning him a high rating of 8.50. Another standout performer
The recent incident involving Real Madrid accusing a referee of negligence has sparked controversy within the world of Spanish football. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has come forward with a statement offering its “total and unconditional support” to the referee in question, Juan Martinez Munuera. This support comes after Real Madrid filed a formal complaint
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been dealt another blow as he is set to be sidelined for another four to six weeks. This setback comes after suffering a meniscus tear in his right knee during a training session. The 31-year-old was on the verge of returning to the team after an ACL tear in
Barcelona forward João Félix faced jeers and criticism from Atlético Madrid fans during his return to the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday. Despite being on loan at Barça and having to return to Atlético in the summer, Félix scored the opening goal against his parent club in a 3-0 victory for Barcelona. Throughout the game, every
Real Madrid recently filed a complaint with Spanish hate crime prosecutors in response to alleged racist and hate insults directed at forward Vinícius Júnior by groups of Atlético Madrid and Barcelona supporters. The incidents occurred both at Atleti’s Metropolitano Stadium before a Champions League match against Inter Milan and outside the Montjuic stadium prior to
Spain’s national team has recently called up Barcelona’s teenage defender, Pau Cubarsí, for the upcoming international friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. At just 17 years old, Cubarsí has already made a name for himself, notably being named man of the match in Barça’s 3-1 victory over Napoli in his Champions League debut. Cubarsí’s promotion to
A recent social media post by Real Madrid proved to be a contentious issue for both the club and star player Vinícius Júnior. The post in question featured a photo of Vinícius kissing Madrid’s badge, a common gesture of loyalty and commitment. However, what made the post problematic was the presence of a sticker featuring