Austria coach Ralf Rangnick made a bold decision to drop three players from the national team squad for upcoming friendly games due to their involvement in anti-gay chants. This action sends a clear message that discrimination has no place in the team, whether at the club level or representing the country. Rangnick’s zero-tolerance policy towards
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Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atlético Madrid, is facing a pivotal moment in his team’s Champions League campaign. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Inter Milan, Simeone expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s ability to turn things around. However, he also acknowledged the harsh reality of football – mistakes are not easily forgiven.
Manchester United is gearing up for an exciting preseason friendly against LaLiga side Real Betis on July 31 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. This matchup comes as part of United’s preseason tour, where they will be facing top teams from various leagues. The Red Devils will kick off their preseason tour with a game
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is facing potential repercussions from UEFA after an incident involving a cameraman. The altercation took place during an interview with Napoli forward Matteo Politano on the sidelines before their Champions League match against Barcelona. De Laurentiis disrupted the interview by rushing onto the field and shouting at Politano. He then
The Portland Timbers have successfully reached an agreement with Club América to acquire Uruguay forward Jonathan Rodríguez. Sources close to the situation have reported to ESPN Mexico that Rodríguez is in the process of finalizing a four-year designated player deal with the Timbers. This move comes after the clubs agreed on a $6 million transfer
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro expressed his confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso decides to leave in the summer. Leverkusen’s impressive performance under Alonso’s leadership has been evident through their dominance in the Bundesliga this season. Carro emphasized that Leverkusen’s success is not solely dependent on Xabi Alonso,
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has highlighted the upcoming match against Napoli as the most vital game of the season thus far. With their eyes set on reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2020, Xavi is acutely aware of the significance of this fixture. The last time Barcelona progressed past the group
Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino recently made headlines by choosing to rest star player Lionel Messi in a critical match against Montreal. Despite Messi’s stellar performance in previous games, Martino defended his decision as a strategic move to ensure the long-term health and success of the team. Martino emphasized the importance of managing player
Inter Miami suffered their first loss of the season against CF Montreal, with a score of 3-2. Lionel Messi was given the day off during this game, breaking his streak of playing every minute for Miami in their previous MLS matches and Concacaf Champions League draw. Despite the absence of Messi, teammates Luis Suarez and
Lionel Messi, the 36-year-old Argentina star, has been a key player for Inter Miami this season, playing every minute of the team’s MLS matches and even in the Concacaf Champions League draw at Nashville SC. However, assistant coach Javier Morales hinted that Messi could be given a rest in the upcoming match against CF Montreal.