The ongoing labor dispute between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) shows no signs of resolution, as PRO has extended its lockout of union referees for a second round of matches this weekend. Despite prior negotiations and a rejected tentative agreement, PRO has reaffirmed that the terms of the
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Saudi Arabia recently made waves in the world of football by launching their formal campaign to host the prestigious 2034 FIFA World Cup. This bid, which seemed like a sure thing since the Gulf nation was the sole candidate in the running, marks a significant moment in the country’s sports history. A Symbolic Logo and
Barcelona, one of the richest and most successful football clubs in the world, is currently facing significant financial challenges. LaLiga recently reduced their annual spending limit by a substantial amount, making it difficult for the club to sign new players and manage their existing squad. With squad costs exceeding their budget by a significant margin,
Carlo Ancelotti has taken a strong stance against the racist abuse that Vinícius Júnior experienced during a match against Valencia last season. The Real Madrid forward was subjected to racial slurs and insults by fans at Valencia’s Mestalla stadium on May 21, which ultimately led to his dismissal from the game. Despite this incident occurring
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has recently faced criticism regarding his commitment to the Premier League club. After being dropped for disciplinary reasons by manager Erik ten Hag, Rashford missed a crucial FA Cup match. Despite receiving backlash from the media, Rashford has defended his loyalty to Manchester United. He emphasized his long-standing connection to
Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea has been appointed as the new head coach for the Republic of Ireland national team. O’Shea, who enjoyed a successful 17-year playing career, making 118 appearances for his country, expressed his excitement at leading the team for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in March. This appointment comes
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) teams are setting their sights on a number of Premier League stars as they prepare for the upcoming summer transfer window. A source has revealed to ESPN that established players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and others are all key targets for next season. Additionally,
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his position as Manchester United’s manager for next season, Erik ten Hag remains unfazed. The new partial-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has yet to publicly confirm whether Ten Hag will stay on, but the Dutchman is not concerned. In fact, he confidently states that he is under contract for three more seasons,
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma has been dealt a major blow with the news that he will likely miss the remainder of the season due to a back injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed this unfortunate setback, stating that Mitoma’s absence will be crucial for the team. Mitoma, who played a key role in Brighton’s qualification
Bayern Munich has recently made a significant decision by appointing Max Eberl as their new sporting director. Eberl, who was previously relieved of his duties as RB Leipzig’s managing director for sport, has signed a contract with Bayern until June 2027. This move comes after Eberl’s extensive experience, having served as the director of sport