Arsenal recently faced a challenging draw in the UEFA Champions League, being pitted against Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. This new format of the competition sees an expanded 36 teams competing in a single league table, with each team playing eight games before the knockouts. The top eight teams will progress directly to the round
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England defender Kieran Trippier, at 22 years old, has decided to retire from international football after representing his country in 54 matches. The retirement announcement was made just before the interim manager, Lee Carsley, was about to introduce the first England squad post the European Championship. In his international career, Trippier notably scored a goal
Rebecca Welch made headlines as the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023, setting a new precedent for gender diversity in the world of football officiating. Her groundbreaking achievements didn’t stop there, as she also became the first woman to take charge of a game in the English Football League in 2021.
Barcelona’s efforts to sign Stefan Bajcetic were thwarted as the Spanish club failed to secure his registration due to financial constraints. The 19-year-old midfielder was on the verge of joining RB Salzburg on loan, leaving Barcelona empty-handed in their pursuit. Despite Barcelona’s late push, they were unable to guarantee Bajcetic’s registration with LaLiga, leading the
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino has emphasized the “clear obligation” for the team to win the MLS Cup, especially with prominent figures like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets on the roster. Despite leading Atlanta United FC to victory in 2018, Martino believes that the pressure to win with Inter
Inter Miami CF fans can rejoice as Lionel Messi has returned to group training with the team after suffering a badly sprained right ankle in the Copa América final over six weeks ago. While there is no official timetable for his return to game action, coach Gerardo Martino has expressed confidence that Messi will be
Vinícius Júnior, along with his teammates at Real Madrid, have made it clear that they are ready to take a stand against racism in LaLiga. The Brazilian forward has been subjected to racist abuse from fans at various stadiums throughout Spain, including at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium. Despite facing such discrimination, Vinícius remains determined to push
Barcelona is currently in talks to thwart Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajčetić’s potential move to RB Salzburg. The Spanish giants are eyeing the 19-year-old as a crucial addition to their squad following Marc Bernal’s long-term injury setback. With Salzburg initially in pole position to secure a deal for Bajčetić, Barcelona’s interest could alter the young player’s
Barcelona’s young talent Marc Bernal has suffered a devastating blow as the club confirmed that he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during Tuesday’s match against Rayo Vallecano. This type of injury is known to be severe and often requires surgery, which Bernal will undergo in the coming days. The 17-year-old’s future in the current season
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has acknowledged that his team is still adjusting to having Kylian Mbappé on board. Despite scoring in the UEFA Super Cup, Mbappé has yet to find the net in his first two LaLiga games with the club. Ancelotti mentioned that team structures often change from year to year,