Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has finalized his 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship, with midfielder Nicolò Barella making the cut despite missing their last game due to injury. Barella, a crucial part of Spalletti’s plans, was sidelined for the 0-0 draw against Turkey, but his minor muscle strain was deemed not serious enough
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Mexican winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano has recently been unveiled as the first Designated Player signing for MLS expansion team San Diego FC. The club announced this exciting news on Thursday, confirming that Lozano will continue playing with PSV Eindhoven until 2024 before officially joining San Diego FC in January 2025. This move marks a significant
The recent vote at the Premier League AGM left Wolverhampton Wanderers disappointed as their motion to remove VAR from English football was defeated by a significant margin. Despite Wolves’ concerns about the impact of VAR on the game’s spirit, only one club backed their motion while the rest of the clubs voted in favor of
In a recent incident following a Premier League match, a 43-year-old man was convicted of assaulting former Manchester United captain Roy Keane by head-butting him. The altercation occurred after Arsenal’s victory over United, and resulted in Keane suffering bruising to his left arm. The aggressor, Scott Law, was found guilty of assault after a trial
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
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