Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández expressed his frustrations with the referee’s decision to send off Ronald Araújo during their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. According to Xavi, the red card given to Araújo for a challenge on Bradley Barcola completely changed the dynamics of the game, leading to Barcelona’s ultimate defeat. Xavi went as
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Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), recently announced a trial to limit the time goalkeepers hold onto the ball in order to prevent time-wasting tactics. The new protocol involves giving either a corner or a throw-in to the opposition if the goalkeeper exceeds the time limit. This trial is set to take place
Reaching the Champions League semifinals would be a significant milestone for Arsenal, according to Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have not made it to the last four since 2009, and winning against Bayern Munich would be a dramatic achievement for the club. Arteta believes that such a victory would elevate Arsenal to a new level, both
Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is facing the consequences of his actions after being suspended by Werder Bremen until the end of the season. The 29-year-old refused to play for the team on Sunday after learning that he was not in the starting line-up for their match against champions Bayer Leverkusen. This behavior has been
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he is not afraid of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Despite Real Madrid’s impressive track record in the competition, having won it 14 times, Guardiola remains confident about his team’s chances. He acknowledges the respect he has for Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham’s journey to Real Madrid was not a simple one. Despite being coveted by Manchester City, the young Englishman made a bold decision to prioritize Los Blancos over the English champions. This decision came from a deep admiration for Madrid’s history, the iconic battles with Barcelona, and the opportunity to write his name in
Harry Kane, the prolific striker, has always been motivated by proving his critics wrong. Even with a successful career and numerous achievements under his belt, the memory of being released from Arsenal at a young age continues to fuel his drive for excellence. Kane’s journey from being let go by the Gunners to becoming one
Victor Boniface has been a revelation in the Bundesliga this season, playing a crucial role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic title triumph. Despite being sidelined for more than three months due to injury, Boniface made a triumphant return to the starting XI with a stellar performance against Werder Bremen. Scoring a penalty and providing an assist,
Barcelona has reportedly turned down a €60 million offer for winger Raphinha from an unnamed Premier League club. Despite interest from several European clubs, the Catalan giants value the Brazilian at a minimum of €80 million. This decision comes after Raphinha’s standout performances under manager Xavi Hernandez, including a crucial goal in the Champions League
Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s top goalscorer, missed what could be considered one of the worst penalty kicks not only of his career but also of the entire LaLiga season. The Croatian striker’s embarrassing stumble during the fourth minute of stoppage time cost Osasuna a 1-0 home loss to Valencia. Despite being awarded a disputed spot kick