Borussia Dortmund’s eagerness to secure the services of Ian Maatsen on a permanent basis is evident, having seen the 22-year-old excel during his loan spell with the club. Maatsen’s contribution, especially in the Champions League knockout matches, has not gone unnoticed by the Bundesliga side. Dortmund values Maatsen’s presence in the team and is keen
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Wolverhampton Wanderers recently attempted to push for the removal of the video assistant referee (VAR) system from the Premier League in a bid to focus more on the spirit of the game rather than on increased accuracy. However, during the end-of-season AGM, clubs voted 19-1 against Wolves’ motion, showing a lack of support for scrapping
Romelu Lukaku, who currently plays for Chelsea, has expressed an interest in playing in Saudi Arabia. This comes after turning down a move to Al Hilal last year. Lukaku’s future at Chelsea seems uncertain, with sources indicating that the club is eager to secure a permanent move for the 31-year-old striker. Chelsea is looking to
England manager Gareth Southgate has shocked fans by omitting James Maddison and Curtis Jones from the national team’s 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany. This decision marks the first of several cuts Southgate will make from the provisional 33-man squad before the UEFA submission deadline on Friday. Sources have also revealed that
Recent reports from Amnesty International have shed light on the need for binding commitments and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2030 and 2034. The report specifically calls on FIFA and the countries bidding to host the tournaments to address serious human rights risks before finalizing
Reports suggest that Wolverhampton Wanderers’ attempt to have VAR removed from the Premier League has little to no chance of success. The bid to eliminate VAR from the league starting in the 2024/25 season faces significant opposition. Sources indicate that only a small minority of clubs are in favor of scrapping the system, making it
As England prepares for their friendly against Iceland, manager Gareth Southgate faces the challenge of balancing player minutes and fitness levels. While Brentford striker Ivan Toney is set to receive some playing time, the focus remains on getting captain Harry Kane back to full speed before the upcoming European Championship. Kane, who was recently ranked
The upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, which is set to be hosted by Germany, is considered the biggest sports event in the country in almost two decades. However, recent polls conducted for public broadcaster ARD have revealed that more than one in four Germans have no interest in the tournament. This lack of enthusiasm is surprising,
The chairman of Manchester City, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, recently expressed his frustration over the cloud of financial irregularity allegations that have been hanging over the club. Despite the team’s impressive on-field achievements, including being crowned champions for a record fourth consecutive year and winning six Premier League titles in seven seasons, they have been faced
Napoli’s decision to bring in Antonio Conte as their new manager marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Italian club. After a disappointing season where they finished 10th in Serie A, the Partenopei are looking to turn things around under the leadership of the experienced coach. Antonio Conte expressed his excitement at the