Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has recently expressed his frustration with the ongoing rumors and “lies” being reported about his future at the club. Despite claims that he could potentially leave Barça this summer, De Jong, who has a contract until 2026, has vehemently denied these reports. In a news conference ahead of Barcelona’s Champions
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Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has disregarded the club’s past failures in the Champions League knockout stages and has urged his players to focus on creating their own success story at Wembley. Arsenal is set to face FC Porto in the round-of-16 first-leg clash at Estadio do Dragao, with the aim of advancing to
The preliminary plans for the 2024 edition of the U.S. Open Cup have been given the green light by a subcommittee of the U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors. However, there are indications that the tournament will undergo significant changes compared to recent editions. According to a source close to the USSF, the tournament in
Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami CF last season not only elevated the game for his new club but also significantly raised the profile of Major League Soccer. This move led to a surge in betting activity surrounding the soccer superstar and his team in South Florida. According to Chris Schlosser, MLS’ senior vice president
Napoli’s decision to fire manager Walter Mazzarri comes during a tumultuous season for the Italian champions. The team has struggled to replicate the success of their title-winning campaign under Luciano Spalletti, leading to a series of coaching changes. Francesco Calzona, the new manager appointed by Napoli, faces the daunting task of turning the team’s fortunes
Thomas Tuchel remains steadfast in his belief that he can address and resolve the challenges currently facing Bayern Munich. Despite the team’s recent string of defeats, including a 3-2 loss to VfL Bochum, Tuchel is determined to turn the situation around. The pressure on the German manager has intensified following a 3-0 defeat to Bayer
Manchester City fans can breathe a sigh of relief as recent medical tests have shown that Jack Grealish’s injury is not as severe as initially feared. The midfielder had to leave the pitch during the Champions League match against Copenhagen due to a groin injury, causing concern among supporters and team management alike. Despite missing
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, has dismissed the idea that the rumors linking the club with Kylian Mbappé have affected the players’ focus. Despite a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano over the weekend, Ancelotti insisted that the team has always been focused, even in the midst of swirling headlines about Mbappé’s potential transfer.
The recent rejection of a proposed collective bargaining agreement by the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has sparked controversy within the world of professional soccer. Around 98% of the union’s members participated in the vote, with an overwhelming 95.8% voting against ratification. This decision led to the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) announcing a lockout of
Fan protests have once again disrupted a Bundesliga game, this time during Werder Bremen’s match against FC Cologne. The sight of tennis balls being thrown onto the pitch and remote control cars causing chaos in the penalty area brought the game to a standstill for nearly 10 minutes in the second half. This type of