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
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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.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, came out in defense of Vinícius Júnior, stating that the forward has been treated worse on the pitch than any player he has coached in his career. Ancelotti passionately defended Vinícius after the Brazil forward received criticism from fans and faced harsh treatment during recent matches. In a
As Jurgen Klopp prepares to face Pep Guardiola for the final time in a Premier League game as the Liverpool boss, he has expressed his admiration for the Spanish coach. Klopp, who announced his decision to step down as manager at the end of the season, acknowledges Guardiola as the “outstanding manager” of his lifetime.
LAFC recently announced a two-year contract extension for Dénis Bouanga, ensuring that the prolific goalscorer will remain with the team through the 2027 season. This deal, which includes a team option for 2028, solidifies Bouanga as the centerpiece of LAFC’s attack for the foreseeable future. At 29 years old, Bouanga has already made a significant
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez recently praised 16-year-old Lamine Yamal for his outstanding performance in a 1-0 win over Mallorca. Xavi drew comparisons between Yamal and Lionel Messi, acknowledging the flashes of brilliance in the youngster’s game. Despite the similarities, Xavi emphasized the importance of not burdening young players with comparisons to legendary figures like Messi.
Real Madrid’s attempt to lift the two-game ban imposed on Jude Bellingham has been thwarted by the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee. This decision means that Bellingham, LaLiga’s top goal-scorer with an impressive 16 goals, will be absent for the upcoming league fixture against Celta Vigo and the encounter with Osasuna on March 16. The
Despite being 10 points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel remains optimistic about his team’s chances to chase down the title. Tuchel expressed his belief that the gap, while significant, does not mean the title race is over. He emphasized the importance of staying focused and finding new