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
UEFA Champions League
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain’s financial strength puts them ahead as favorites in their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal clash. Xavi emphasized the difficulty of facing PSG, stating that they are one of the toughest opponents Barça could have been drawn against. Despite Barcelona’s history of winning more Champions League titles, Xavi
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has noted significant changes in the Real Madrid team this season compared to the previous one, attributing this transformation to the impactful presence of midfielder Jude Bellingham. This observation comes after the Champions League quarterfinal draw pitted City against the LaLiga giants, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash
In a recent incident that has sparked outrage in the football world, LaLiga confirmed that they will be reporting to Spain’s prosecutors’ office regarding the “deplorable racist chants” aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. The chants, which referred to Vinícius as a “chimpanzee,” were reportedly heard from a group of Atlético Madrid supporters outside
Napoli, a team that once dominated Serie A and reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, now finds itself facing a trophy-less season. The downfall of the club can be traced back to a single, ill-advised certified email that set off a chain of events leading to the destruction of the greatest Napoli side in
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, expressed his emotions after the team’s thrilling penalty shootout victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League round-of-16. Simeone admitted that he could not bear to watch the decisive shootout, as he believed it was not good for him to witness such tense moments. Despite not watching, he
During Arsenal’s victory over Porto, Porto coach Sergio Conceicao accused Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta of insulting his family. According to Conceicao, Arteta used derogatory language towards him in Spanish during the match. Conceicao expressed his displeasure with Arteta’s behavior and stated that he warned Arteta to focus on coaching his team rather than engaging in
Xavi Hernandez has hit back at critics who labelled Barcelona as the joke of the Champions League following their impressive performance in the competition. The Catalan side secured a spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Napoli 3-1, marking a significant improvement from their recent European campaigns. Xavi expressed his frustration with the unfair criticism and
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s ability to turn around their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Inter Milan. Despite this positivity, he also acknowledged that their recent poor form has had a negative impact on their performance. Simeone emphasized that football is unforgiving when it comes
UEFA has recently announced significant changes to the UEFA Champions League draw process, moving towards almost complete computerization starting from the 2024-25 season. This decision comes as a result of the expansion of the competition to 36 teams and the introduction of a new format where all teams will be placed in one league table.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again found himself in hot water due to his unprofessional behavior during an interview with Italian media. His actions not only reflect poorly on himself but also on the entire Napoli organization. The incident involving the pushing of a cameraman on the sidelines of the field is unacceptable
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has deemed the upcoming match against Napoli as the most crucial game of the season thus far. The Spanish champions are aiming to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2020. Following a leveled first-leg encounter, where Victor Osimhen’s goal negated Robert Lewandowski’s opener, Barcelona
Arsenal’s journey in the UEFA Champions League has been filled with disappointment and underachievement. Despite being 13-time English champions, the Gunners have never managed to win Europe’s premier competition. Their most notable performance in the Champions League was a round-of-16 victory over Porto back in March 2010, thanks to a Nicklas Bendtner hat-trick. However, since
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham expressed his frustration with the two-game suspension imposed on him by LaLiga, calling it “a bit ridiculous” and suggesting that it may be a result of him being new to the league. This suspension came after his red card for disputing a referee’s decision during a recent match against Valencia.