Barcelona has experienced a remarkable resurgence in both LaLiga and the Champions League since Xavi Hernandez announced his decision to step down as coach in the summer. This decision seemed to have provided a spark for the team, as they have gone unbeaten in 12 matches since the announcement. This period has seen Barcelona rise
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Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has issued a warning to those who may be quick to dismiss the talents of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham. After receiving criticism for their performances in the Champions League this week, Ancelotti urged observers to be patient and not jump to conclusions based on
Athletic Club’s triumph in the Copa del Rey final against Mallorca was nothing short of historic. After a grueling match that ended in a penalty shoot-out, the team emerged victorious, claiming their first major trophy in four decades. The celebrations that followed were a testament to the club’s rich history and dedicated fan base. A
New York City officials have given the green light to a proposal to construct a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City FC adjacent to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. The ambitious $780 million plan also involves the development of a 23-acre area in the Willets Point neighborhood, which will feature
Premier League clubs have recently come to a unanimous decision to introduce a new set of financial rules starting next season. The current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) will be replaced by the more stringent Squad Cost Ratio rules, pending approval at the Annual General Meeting in June. Under these new regulations, clubs will be
Sheffield United has been dealt a blow by the English Football League (EFL) after defaulting on payments to other clubs during the 2022-2023 season. The EFL has announced that the club will be deducted two points at the start of the next season in which they are under the jurisdiction of the league. Additionally, a
Inter Miami CF recently faced defeat in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series against CF Monterrey, with the team’s head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino attributing the loss to Major League Soccer roster rules. Martino expressed his frustration with the limitations imposed by these rules, claiming that they prevent MLS teams from competing at the same
Former Brazil international Dani Alves has made headlines recently for an unexpected act of kindness. Alves returned €150,000 to the father of Neymar Jr. The money was originally given to him to help with his defense against a sexual assault charge, for which he was later convicted. Alves, 40, was sentenced to 4½ years in
The MLS board of governors recently approved a series of changes to the league’s roster rules aimed at providing teams with greater flexibility in constructing their rosters. These changes, which include adjustments to designated players, contract buyouts, and general allocation money, are set to go into effect when the summer transfer window opens on July
The demanding schedule that Manchester City faces in their pursuit of a second straight treble of major trophies has not been without consequences for Rodri. Despite his impressive record of not tasting defeat in his last 66 games for club and country, the midfielder has acknowledged that there is room for improvement, including for himself.