Barcelona forward João Félix recently faced a hostile reception from Atlético Madrid fans as he returned to the Metropolitano. Despite scoring the opening goal against his parent club, Félix was subject to jeers and mistreatment from the home supporters. In response to this, Félix told ESPN that he is “not the bad guy” and that
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In a surprising turn of events, Wolfsburg announced the appointment of Ralph Hasenhüttl as their new coach, just hours after parting ways with Niko Kovac. The decision came on the heels of a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Augsburg, marking Wolfsburg’s third consecutive defeat in the league. Hasenhüttl, an Austrian coach with experience at RB
FC Cincinnati recently decided to temporarily revoke the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler. This decision came after a dispute over her reporting on some of the club’s player transactions. According to sources, Pfahler, who writes for the Queen City Press, had her credential revoked for two weeks. Exchange of Statements Following the
The recent 3-0 loss against Fulham has left Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-Min and the team in a state of disappointment and frustration. This defeat has raised doubts about their ability to secure a spot in the Premier League’s top four. Son emphasized the need for the players to take a hard look at themselves
Recently, FIFA announced that president Gianni Infantino’s base salary was raised by 33% last year, bringing his total pay package to over $4.67 million. This raise was attributed to his re-election in March 2023, extending his presidency to 11 years. Infantino’s pre-tax base salary saw a significant increase, surpassing $2.78 million, while his annual bonus
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain’s financial capabilities make them the favorites in their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal tie. Despite Barcelona’s history of winning more Champions Leagues, Xavi pointed out that the current financial situation favors PSG due to their significant spending. Xavi emphasized the need for his team to deliver on the
Real Madrid’s recent revival has caught the attention of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. He attributes their transformation to midfielder Jude Bellingham’s significant impact on the team. Guardiola’s remarks came after the Champions League quarterfinals draw pitted City against the LaLiga giants. Last season, City overcame Real Madrid in the semifinals, showcasing a dominant performance.
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou recently addressed the controversial topic of labeling supporters of Premier League clubs living outside of the UK as “plastic fans.” He expressed his disagreement with this perspective, stating that it is unfair and disrespectful to dismiss fans based on their geographical location. Postecoglou himself highlighted his own journey as a
Real Madrid recently filed a complaint with Spanish hate crime prosecutors concerning the alleged “racist and hate insults” directed at their forward, Vinícius Júnior, by groups of Atlético Madrid and Barcelona supporters. These incidents occurred before various games, including the Champions League match against Inter Milan and the Copa del Rey round-of-16 derby that Atlético
Real Madrid found themselves in hot water after a social media post on Instagram caused a major rift between the club and their star player Vinícius Júnior. The post in question featured a photo of Vinícius kissing the Madrid badge, seemingly a gesture of loyalty and commitment to the team. However, what caught everyone’s attention