Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández acknowledges the grim reality of the club’s financial situation. In an effort to generate much-needed revenue, Barcelona played a friendly match against Club América in the United States just 30 hours after their hard-fought LaLiga victory over Almería. This unusual strategy aims to bring in a reported €5 million for the
The European Super League has been met with controversy since its inception, and the updated proposals put forth by A22 Sports only add fuel to the fire. The plans outline a replacement for the UEFA Champions League and Women’s Champions League, but they fail to consider the consequences for European football as a whole. This
Europe’s top court has made a significant ruling that exposes UEFA’s abuse of its dominant position in European football. The case brought forward by the Super League project and its backers, A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the competition and its threatened punishments were in violation of European competition law. In a major boost
Los Angeles FC (LAFC) has recently announced a multi-year contract extension for head coach Steve Cherundolo. This decision comes after Cherundolo led the club to two MLS Cup finals and secured one championship in his first two seasons at the helm. The terms and length of the contract extension have not been disclosed by the
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had a clear message for the team’s supporters ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal on Saturday. Klopp emphasized the importance of having Anfield on their toes and fully engaged in the match. The German coach expressed some concern about the level of enthusiasm he observed from the fans
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has criticized his team’s performance in their recent victory against LaLiga’s last-placed team, Almería. Despite ending their three-game winless streak, Hernández expressed his disappointment at the team’s lackluster display. Barcelona clinched a narrow 3-2 victory at the Olympic Stadium, with captain Sergi Roberto scoring a decisive brace. However, their struggles against
Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has recently spoken out against what he perceives as unfair criticism from the club’s fans regarding his captaincy. The 33-year-old defender has taken on the role of captain this season due to the absence of Ilkay Gündogan and Kevin De Bruyne, who both have been sidelined due to various reasons. City’s
In the midst of swirling transfer gossip, Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips finds himself at a crossroads. The 28-year-old, who joined City in a £42 million move from Leeds in 2022, has struggled to secure regular first-team minutes. Now, Phillips is eyeing a move to Juventus or Newcastle, but he wants a guarantee of playing
It’s official! The highly anticipated start to Lionel Messi’s first full Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign has been announced. Inter Miami, the club Messi joined in July, will kick off the 2024 regular season on February 21. The match will be held at home, with Inter Miami taking on Real Salt Lake. This season opener
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) recently made the decision to reject Major League Soccer’s (MLS) proposal to remove its first teams from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and replace them with teams from its developmental league, MLS Next Pro. This announcement has generated significant discussion and debate within the soccer community, as it
Pep Guardiola may not be a fan of long trips and a packed schedule, but Manchester City’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. While Guardiola is determined to win the tournament, there are other benefits to City’s December trip to Saudi Arabia. With a recent
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach, Luis Enrique, addressed the recent rumors surrounding his relationship with star player Kylian Mbappé. The media has been speculating about potential friction between the two, especially after Mbappé expressed frustration with the team’s recent results and conservative tactics. However, Luis Enrique brushed off these reports, stating that his relationship with Mbappé
In the midst of ongoing transfer speculations, Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has expressed his desire to keep Raphaël Varane and Casemiro at the club during the upcoming January transfer window. Despite the links with potential moves away from Old Trafford, both players are seen as significant assets for the team, particularly in the
The holiday season is upon us, and football clubs have once again stocked their online stores with a wide variety of Christmas-inspired knitwear. In previous years, many clubs opted for cheap and cheerful designs, but this year, they have stepped up their game with some genuinely stylish offerings. From tributes to stadiums and cities to