The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has decided to delay the implementation of a new blue card as part of the trials of sin bins in professional football. Initially, the IFAB had announced measures to enhance player behavior and increase respect for match officials, which included temporary dismissals for dissent and specific tactical offenses. The
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Gareth Southgate, the current manager of the England national football team, has left the door open to the possibility of leading the team all the way to the 2026 World Cup. Despite his contract with the English Football Association coming to an end later this year, Southgate has expressed his willingness to assess his future
Girona midfielder, Aleix García, has boldly expressed the team’s determination to secure a victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu Stadium. Currently second in the LaLiga standings, Girona has shown great form this season, with only one loss in 23 league games, which incidentally came against Madrid back in September. The team’s unbeaten streak spans
Aleksander Ceferin, the current president of UEFA, has shocked the football world by declaring that he will not seek reelection in 2027. This unexpected decision came just one hour after he successfully pushed through controversial changes to UEFA’s statutes that would have allowed him to extend his term limits. Ceferin cited his weariness over the
The recent events surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF have left many in Hong Kong feeling disappointed and frustrated. The Hong Kong government demanded answers after Messi missed a friendly match in Hong Kong due to injury, only to play in a similar exhibition match in Japan just three days later. This inconsistency has
The Premier League has been witnessing a decline in VAR errors this season, which is a positive development. However, Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes has raised concerns about the excessive number of checks and the prolonged duration of these checks, stating that they are hindering the effectiveness of the video review system. While the number
A recent incident in a LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Getafe has caused quite a stir in the football world. The incident allegedly involved Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham calling Getafe forward Mason Greenwood a “rapist.” This is a serious accusation that must be thoroughly investigated to determine the truth behind the claims. LaLiga promptly
Lionel Messi, the star player for Inter Miami, was unfortunately named among the substitutes for the team’s latest game against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo. This decision came after Messi missed the previous match due to an adductor injury, which caused disappointment not only for fans but also for the country’s government. Messi himself addressed the
Blackburn Rovers have announced that the proposed loan move of United States international Duncan Mcguire from Major League Soccer side Orlando City has fallen through. This news comes just days after Orlando had originally stated that Mcguire would be joining Blackburn on a six-month loan deal with a potential option to buy. The deal, however,
Manchester United, under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are strategically targeting players who are entering the final year of their contracts this summer as part of their rebuilding process. Despite concerns about potential profit and sustainability rule violations, the club has expressed its intention to spend money in the upcoming transfer window. In a