Jamie Vardy made a spectacular return to the Premier League by scoring a crucial goal that secured a point for Leicester City against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite not featuring in any preseason matches for Leicester, Vardy was chosen to lead the front line in their Premier League opener, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the
The Premier League season is off to a blazing start, with teams showcasing their talent and potential right from the opening whistle. However, it is essential to remember that first impressions can often be misleading. As seen in the case of Aston Villa last season, who suffered a heavy defeat in their opening match but
At just 24 years old, Phil Foden has achieved a remarkable feat by winning both the PFA Player’s Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year awards in 2024. This makes him the fourth Manchester City player in five years to receive the prestigious Player of the Year title from fellow professionals.
The 2024-25 Serie A season kicked off with a bang as Venezia debuted their new home kit designed by Nocta, the Nike offshoot founded by rap icon Drake. The news of Drake’s involvement with the newly promoted club came after he became an investor in APEX Capital, a global sports-focused firm. It was revealed that
Lionel Messi, the star player for Argentina, has unfortunately been left off the latest national team roster. This decision comes as Messi continues to recover from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final in July. The injury, which occurred in the first half of the final, forced Messi to leave the field in
Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, made the difficult decision to retire from international football with Germany after having captained his nation at the European Championship this past summer. In a heartfelt post on social media, the 33-year-old expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country in 82 matches, scoring a total of 19
Chelsea FC has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to secure the services of João Félix from Atlético Madrid. This potential transfer deal is set to pave the way for Conor Gallagher to make his move in the opposite direction. Talks have been gaining momentum in recent days, with Atlético aiming to offload a player
Manchester City is currently exploring the possibility of signing Ilkay Gündogan amidst doubts over his future at Barcelona. The midfielder, who made 51 appearances for the Catalan club last season, has two years left on his contract. While Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants the 33-year-old to stay, club bosses are open to letting him leave
Following Napoli’s 3-0 defeat at the hands of Hellas Verona, coach Antonio Conte wasted no time in taking full responsibility for the disappointing performance. Conte recognized that as the coach, it was his duty to lead the team to success, and the defeat was unacceptable. Expressing humility, Conte apologized to the fans and acknowledged that
Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, recently faced backlash for selecting Enzo Fernández as captain of the team just a month after the midfielder posted a video containing a racially insensitive chant. Despite the controversy surrounding Fernández, Maresca defended his decision by highlighting the player’s role as a captain in the team. Maresca pointed
The Premier League season started off on a sour note for Enzo Maresca as Chelsea faced Manchester City and suffered a 2-0 defeat. While losing to the reigning champions is not unusual, the pressure on Maresca is already mounting. Chelsea, being a club with high standards and expectations, does not easily accept defeat, especially at
As the match unfolded at the Son Moix Stadium, Real Madrid showcased their attacking prowess in the 36th minute. A series of intricate passes involving Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Federico Valverde demonstrated the talent, creativity, and improvisation present within the team. Despite the fluidity of the play, the end product was
Manchester City, despite their strong squad depth, are facing an issue up front following the departure of key forwards. The exit of Julián Álvarez to Atletico Madrid and young forward Liam Delap to Ipswich has left City lacking cover in the attack. While Erling Haaland is a top striker, City cannot solely rely on him
Atlético Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, has expressed his excitement and high expectations for the club’s new signing, Julián Álvarez. The 24-year-old forward recently joined Atlético from Manchester City in a significant deal worth around €75 million ($82.7m). Simeone believes that Álvarez has the potential to make a substantial impact on the team and help them