Manchester United’s ongoing contract negotiations with Erik ten Hag are not just centered around the extension of his current deal, but also about his role in the club’s recruitment strategy. Sources close to the club have revealed that discussions will involve giving more responsibility to dedicated staff, including the newly appointed sporting director Dan Ashworth
In a bold move, the players union FIFPRO has taken legal action against FIFA, the world football’s governing body. This legal claim comes after FIFA refused to reconsider the scheduling of their 32-team Club World Cup despite threats of legal action from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association. The legal claim was submitted by the
Euro 2024 is fast approaching, and the tournament will showcase some of the brightest young talents in European football. These players have the potential to make a significant impact on the competition and leave a lasting impression on fans and scouts alike. Barcola: The Rising Star Barcola, a winger from PSV Eindhoven, has been turning
Qatar has emerged as the dominant force in the Asian qualifiers after winning the past two editions of the AFC Asian Cup. They finished the second round with five wins and a draw, topping Group A comfortably. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals, despite missing the final two games. Kuwait, who were barred
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek-island of Mykonos. This unexpected call led him to quickly join the Dutch national team for training and preparation for his first
Germany’s national team has been hit with a setback as midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has been forced to withdraw from Euro 2024 due to a recurrence of tonsillitis. This news comes as a blow to the young player who was hoping to make his mark on the international stage after an impressive season with Bayern Munich.
With the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, the English Football Association chief executive, Mark Bullingham, is urging England fans to be mindful of their behavior and to represent their country positively. The tournament organizers have deemed the opening match against Serbia as “high-risk” due to security concerns, particularly related to potential clashes involving Serbian
Lionel Messi recently revealed that Inter Miami will be his final club in his illustrious career. The legendary footballer made the move to the MLS last summer after spending 20 years in Europe, playing for Barcelona and later Paris Saint-Germain. Despite being only 36 years old, Messi acknowledged that there is not much time left
Juventus has officially named Thiago Motta as their new head coach, following the departure of Massimiliano Allegri. The decision came after Allegri’s controversial behavior during his team’s Coppa Italia final win over Atalanta. Motta’s arrival marks a new era for the Italian giants, with the club expressing their excitement at the prospect of working with
The European Championship has introduced new guidelines for referees at Euro 2024, emphasizing clarity for players and spectators alike. UEFA’s managing director for refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, highlighted the importance of ensuring that only team captains approach the referees to discuss decisions during the game. This initiative aims to reduce confusion on the field and promote
In light of recent discussions about the future of England’s national football team manager, Gareth Southgate, the English Football Association (FA) chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has stated that there is a succession plan in place should Southgate decide to leave after the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. Despite speculation about Southgate’s potential departure, Bullingham emphasized that
Gareth Southgate has recently stated that he may step down from his position as the England manager if his team does not emerge victorious in Euro 2024. Despite the Football Association’s desire for him to stay on beyond his contract expiration in December, Southgate seems to have set his sights on a specific goal –
Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris has recently made headlines by openly considering taking legal action against the Premier League regarding its Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR). He argues that these financial restrictions are nonsensical and hinder the potential for growth and progress in the sport. Sawiris voiced his concerns in an interview with the Financial
Toni Kroos recently made headlines for his comments regarding the training-ground altercation between Antonio Rüdiger and Niclas Fükrug. Instead of viewing the incident as a negative, Kroos referred to it as a “good thing” during a news conference leading up to Euro 2024. He emphasized the importance of healthy conflict within a team and how