In light of recent discussions surrounding squad size for the upcoming European Championship, UEFA has expressed willingness to consider increasing squads from the traditional 23 players to 26. This decision comes after Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman highlighted the challenges posed by injuries in modern football and advocated for a larger squad size to accommodate unforeseen
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Georgia’s national football team made history by qualifying for Euro 2024 after a thrilling 4-2 victory in a penalty shootout against Greece. This achievement marked the country’s first qualification for a major tournament, sparking widespread celebrations across the nation. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed his congratulations to the team, highlighting the significance of this historic
The upcoming visit of soccer legend Lionel Messi to Gillette Stadium has created a frenzy among fans, resulting in record-breaking ticket sales for the New England Revolution. The team announced that over 60,000 tickets have already been sold for the highly anticipated matchup with Inter Miami. With less than 5,000 tickets remaining for the April
Manchester City is hopeful that Kevin De Bruyne will be able to play in the upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal. De Bruyne missed the FA Cup quarterfinal game against Newcastle United due to a groin injury, which also kept him out of Belgium’s recent matches. The midfielder has been seen training with the Under-23s
In a world where age often dictates when professional athletes retire, Lionel Messi stands out as an exception. The Argentine football legend has firmly stated that age will not be the determining factor in when he hangs up his boots. Instead, Messi emphasizes his commitment to excellence and knowing when he is no longer contributing
Richarlison, the talented forward from Brazil and Tottenham, recently opened up about his struggles with depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite finishing as Brazil’s leading scorer in the tournament, Richarlison found himself battling troubling thoughts and feeling ready to “give up.” He revealed that he even sought psychological help, which he describes
Manchester United is reportedly interested in speaking to Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O’Neil about a potential role in a new coaching setup at Old Trafford. With Ineos now overseeing football operations at United, led by Ineos director Sir Dave Brailsford, the club is looking to build a new coaching structure with O’Neil as the
The case of Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi being accused of racially abusing Napoli’s Juan Jesus raises serious questions about the handling of racism in football. The fact that there was not enough evidence to sanction Acerbi despite the allegations is concerning. It sends a message that players can get away with racial abuse as
After a month-long lockout of MLS referees, sources have confirmed that the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has voted to ratify a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). The new CBA was ratified late on Monday night, bringing an end to the deadlock. This development marks a significant step towards
One of the most intriguing storylines leading up to the Wales vs. Poland playoff final is the unbeaten run of Wales right-back Connor Roberts. Roberts attributes his success to a simple yet powerful element – his mustache. He claims to have never lost a game at club level while sporting his mustache, a streak that