Napoli shocked the football world by firing manager Walter Mazzarri just before their crucial Champions League match against Barcelona. The Italian champions have decided to replace Mazzarri with Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, who will take over immediately until the end of the season. This sudden change marks Napoli’s third coaching shift this season, reflecting the
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After sustaining a groin injury during Manchester City’s match against Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League, Jack Grealish limped off the field. The initial fears were that the injury was severe, but medical tests have shown that it is not as bad as first thought. This news comes as a positive boost for Manchester City,
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has been left sweating over the fitness of two crucial players, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva. The duo sustained injuries during City’s 3-1 Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, adding to the team’s growing concerns. Grealish, who was making his first start in over a month, was forced
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has firmly rejected rumors suggesting his departure from the club in the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite Chelsea’s current position in the Premier League, ranked 10th and likely to miss out on the Champions League next season, Fernández expressed his happiness and commitment to the club. In an interview with ESPN,
Real Madrid faced a significant setback ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first leg against RB Leipzig as Jude Bellingham, their star midfielder, was ruled out due to a sprained ankle. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti remained confident in his team’s ability to overcome this hurdle and emerge victorious. Bellingham’s absence undoubtedly left a void in
Pep Guardiola, the enigmatic manager of Manchester City, has a knack for downplaying his team’s chances before delivering remarkable achievements. Last season, City secured an unprecedented treble, winning the Premier League, domestic cup, and Champions League. However, as the defending champions enter the round-of-16 first leg against FC Copenhagen, Guardiola has emphatically ruled out the
Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has expressed his doubt about the club’s chances of achieving a repeat treble this season. Despite being the favorites to win the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup after their triumphant treble last year, Guardiola remains cautious. He emphasized that winning the treble is an incredibly complex endeavor
In a surprising turn of events, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin announced that he will not seek reelection in 2027, just one hour after implementing controversial changes to the governing body’s statutes. These changes, which extend term limits, would have allowed Ceferin to continue his presidency. This move has raised eyebrows and intensified the ongoing debate
A22 Sports Management recently took a bold step by publicly sharing a letter addressed to UEFA, urging the organization to halt its anticompetitive behavior. The decision to unveil the letter on social media platform X was prompted by A22’s dissatisfaction with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin’s mischaracterization of their demands. The letter, sent just a day
Barcelona has been dealt a major blow ahead of their round-of-16 Champions League tie against Napoli. João Félix, who joined the team on loan from Atletico Madrid in August, has sprained his ankle ligaments in training. This unfortunate injury raises doubts about his availability for the first leg of the clash, which is scheduled to
Outgoing Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has recently expressed his feelings about his time at the club, stating that his work has never been sufficiently valued and that it will be “impossible” for his successor to enjoy the job. Despite having a contract until 2025, Xavi, 44, has announced his departure from Barça at the end
Imagine a football fairytale where Girona, a team recently promoted from the Segunda Division, is just one victory away from winning LaLiga, surpassing the likes of Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Barcelona. In this same scenario, Manchester City, a dominant force in the Premier League, has seen their title bid falter, settling for second place.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed his disappointment with Aleksander Ceferin, the president of UEFA, for making comments about the club’s European ban. City was originally handed a suspension in February 2020 by UEFA for alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations. However, the ban was later overturned in June 2020 by
Workplace safety has become an alarming issue for football players due to the increasing incidents of fan violence. Flares and missiles being hurled from the stands, pitch invasions, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of the hostile environment players have to endure. The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) recently released a report