Granit Xhaka, the captain of the Switzerland national team, has recently stated that his relationship with manager Murat Yakin has significantly improved. He mentioned that over the past few months, they have been able to work well together and have even shared meals and drinks. This comes after reports of tension between the players and
Germany kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a convincing 6-0 victory over Scotland, showcasing their attacking prowess and quality on the ball. The quartet of young talents like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, combined with experienced players such as Ilkay Gundogan and Toni Kroos, tore apart Scotland’s defense in the first half. The early
Manchester United is reportedly considering a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt. The 24-year-old has caught the attention of the Old Trafford hierarchy, with internal discussions already taking place. It is said that the club is gathering more information about the player and a potential offer in the region of €50 million could
Throughout the Euro 2024 tournament, there have been several instances where VAR played a crucial role in determining penalty decisions. One such incident occurred during the game between the hosts and Germany, where Referee Clément Turpin initially awarded a penalty to the hosts but upon VAR review, it was determined to be a free kick
Harry Kane’s desire to secure a trophy has only been heightened by his lack of success at Bayern Munich. Despite his impressive performances in his debut season with the club, Kane was unable to clinch a major honor, fueling his determination to lead England to Euro 2024 glory. As England embarks on their Euro 2024
AC Milan has recently made a significant move by appointing Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a three-year contract. This decision comes after the departure of Stefano Pioli, who led the team to a second-place finish in Serie A last season. Paulo Fonseca, who recently managed Lille to a fourth-placed finish in Ligue
The upcoming Euro 2024 clash between Albania and Italy is expected to be attended by over 50,000 Albanian supporters in Dortmund, making it the largest travelling contingent of any team other than the host nation. The interest in the game in the Balkan country is so immense that Albanian prime minister Edi Rama has even
Álvaro Morata, a talented forward for Atlético Madrid and the Spanish national team, has voiced his frustration with the treatment he receives from fans in Spain. Despite being one of the top goalscorers in the history of the Spanish national team, Morata has often been the target of criticism and whistles from the crowd. He
Real Madrid’s interest in acquiring Alphonso Davies has been no secret, especially considering his contract situation at Bayern Munich. The Canada international’s contract is set to expire in 2025, and Madrid has been closely monitoring the developments regarding his potential renewal with the German club. Sources have revealed that Davies is contemplating Bayern’s latest contract
The North American Soccer League (NASL) has been embroiled in a legal battle with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS) over alleged antitrust violations. The NASL, which operated from 2011 to 2017, lost its Division 2 designation from the USSF in 2017, leading to the filing of the antitrust lawsuit. The
Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee and left-back Ian Maatsen received unexpected calls to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad while they were on holiday. Zirkzee, who was enjoying his time at Walt Disney World in Florida, had to pack his bags quickly to fly to Germany and link up with the team. Similarly, Maatsen, who was
Julian Nagelsmann, the Germany coach, expressed his satisfaction in having Toni Kroos, a former Real Madrid star, back on the national team for the upcoming 2024 European Championship. However, Nagelsmann revealed that it wasn’t an easy task to convince Kroos to return. The coach had to outline his vision for the team’s future and assure
The upcoming Euro 2024 tournament will see Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund showcasing the benefits of playing together for Manchester United. Despite Manchester United facing a turbulent season, assistant coach Morten Wieghorst believes that the duo’s familiarity with each other will be advantageous as they represent Denmark in the tournament. Wieghorst emphasized the importance of
The video released by thirteen players from Ukraine’s national team ahead of Euro 2024 has garnered significant attention. The players showcased images of wartime destruction and hardship in their home towns, emphasizing the ongoing struggle faced by Ukrainians 27 months into Russia’s full-scale invasion. The scenes depicted in the video paint a stark picture of