England’s tournament history has been plagued by the ghosts of past penalty shootout failures, but Jude Bellingham’s mental fortitude helped banish those “awful memories.” Bellingham revealed how advice from former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink guided him through England’s recent penalty shootout win against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Despite the nation’s history of
Recent reports suggest that Manchester United are on the brink of signing Bologna striker, Joshua Zirkzee. Negotiations had previously hit a snag due to payment terms related to Zirkzee’s representatives. However, United have now ironed out these issues and are looking to finalize a deal with Bologna. Zirkzee, with a release clause of £34 million
Bayern Munich has successfully acquired the services of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. This transfer was confirmed by both clubs on Sunday. Olise, who has signed a five-year contract with Bayern, demonstrated his skills by scoring 10 goals in 19 Premier League appearances last season. Despite struggling with injuries throughout the year, the 22-year-old winger
After Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal was eliminated from Euro 2024, the star forward hinted at continuing his international career with the national team. Despite starting in all five games during the tournament in Germany, Ronaldo failed to score in open play at a major international competition for the first time in his career. The quarterfinal defeat
Álvaro Morata, the captain of Spain’s national team, has recently shared his doubts about his future in football. In a candid interview with El Mundo, Morata expressed his concerns about his potential departure from Atlético Madrid and hinted that Euro 2024 could be his last tournament representing his country. This uncertainty underscores the challenges he
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his confidence in the club’s financial capabilities, stating that they have the resources to potentially sign Spain and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. Despite being over their annual LaLiga spending limit, Laporta believes that Barcelona will soon rectify their financial issues and be in a position to afford players
The announcement of the United States men’s Olympic team roster has brought with it a mixture of excitement and anticipation. Manager Marko Mitrović unveiled an 18-player squad, headlined by Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson, and Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman. However, with the absence of several key players from the Copa
South Korea has made the decision to bring back Hong Myung-Bo for a second stint as the head coach of the national team. This move comes after a five-month period without a coach following the sacking of Jürgen Klinsmann in February. Hong, a former South Korean international player with 136 caps to his name, famously
Manchester United is currently in advanced talks with Marseille over a potential loan deal with the intention of making it a permanent transfer for Mason Greenwood. The 22-year-old forward had spent the previous season on loan in LaLiga with Getafe, where he managed to score 10 goals in 36 appearances. However, Greenwood was expected to
Chelsea Football Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, is undergoing a transformation under the guidance of new coach Enzo Maresca. With the team’s lackluster performance in the previous season, Maresca is determined to instill a new culture and level of aggression to propel the team to new heights in the Premier
Yellow cards in soccer act as a warning to players to exercise caution and adhere to the rules of the game. Similar to a traffic light, the yellow card signals a player to slow down before receiving a more severe punishment. This disciplinary action serves as a reminder to the player to avoid future infractions.
Arsenal faced heartbreak in the last season as they fell short of the Premier League title by just two points, conceding the trophy to Manchester City. Despite setting new club records with 28 league wins and 91 goals, Mikel Arteta’s side was unable to secure the ultimate prize. Nine Arsenal players, including key figures like
Luke Shaw’s journey in the Euro 2024 tournament has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The Manchester United defender faced numerous obstacles leading up to the semifinal match against the Netherlands. After a lengthy absence due to a hamstring injury, Shaw was determined to make a comeback. However, setbacks in training left him doubtful
LAFC maintains its top ranking despite their postponed match with Houston. This decision seems premature as the team did not have the opportunity to showcase their skills and confirm their position as the top team in the league. Inter Miami’s defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati raises questions about the former’s ability to perform