Real Madrid’s preparations for their Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad hit an unexpected snag with the exclusion of star forward Kylian Mbappé from the squad. Initially predicted to be ready for the match, the news of Mbappé undergoing a dental procedure just days before the crucial encounter raised eyebrows and generated speculation regarding
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In a match that will go down in Copa del Rey history, Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona locked horns in a riveting semifinal first leg, which culminated in an extraordinary 4-4 stalemate. The show-stealer was none other than Alexander Sørloth, who marked his presence in a dramatic way, scoring a pulsating equalizer in the 93rd
In February 2022, during a LaLiga match between Granada and Cádiz at the Nuevo Los Cármenes stadium, a significant incident occurred that would later highlight the ongoing issue of racism in football. It involved Granada supporter who directed racially charged gestures towards Carlos Akapo, a defender representing Cádiz and an international player from Equatorial Guinea.
In a surprising turn of events during the Major League Soccer (MLS) season opener, stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez of Inter Miami CF have found themselves under scrutiny. Both players were fined an undisclosed amount for breaching a fundamental rule concerning player conduct: specifically, the prohibition against making contact with an opponent’s face, head,
It’s no secret that Manchester United, a titan of English football, is currently grappling with significant challenges. At the moment, the club sits uncomfortably in 15th place in the Premier League, after a series of subpar performances that have their fans scratching their heads and questioning the direction of the club. Ruben Amorim, the team’s
As Manchester City gears up for a pivotal Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, the team finds itself in a precarious position regarding the fitness of their prolific forward, Erling Haaland. Following a knee injury sustained during a comfortable 4-0 win over Newcastle United on February 15, Haaland has become a source of concern for
As Manchester United grapples with an unsettling transition period, the announcement of potential job cuts has plunged the club into a deeper state of concern. The decision to lay off around 200 employees is emblematic of a much larger issue at the heart of the organization—a lack of success on the pitch. Underperformance not only
The conversation surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and its significance in the broader football context has once again been thrust into the spotlight following remarks made by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. The debate encapsulates a clash of perspectives about international tournaments and their relative weight in awards like the Ballon d’Or. This
The world of football is often filled with controversies and disputes, and the latest flare-up in Spanish football exemplifies this well. The conflict between Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, and Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, has stirred up a great deal of discussion regarding sportsmanship, refereeing ethics, and the responsibilities of
The stage is set for an electrifying first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal, where Barcelona will face off against Atlético Madrid at the iconic Olympic Stadium. As the two giants of Spanish football get ready to battle it out, the spotlight falls on the 17-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, whose fitness remains a focal