The decision by UEFA to appoint referee Felix Zwayer for the England versus Netherlands Euro 2024 semifinal has stirred up a significant amount of controversy. Zwayer had previously admitted to match-fixing and was banned for six months in 2005 for taking a bribe during a match involving German club Wuppertaler SV and Werder Bremen Amateure.
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Enzo Maresca, the newly appointed coach at Chelsea, is determined to shake things up and inject more aggression into the team in order to reverse the fortunes of the under-achieving Premier League side from last season. Despite a late surge under the previous manager, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea spent most of the season in mid-table before
Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently declared that the club has the financial means to acquire the talented Spanish winger, Nico Williams from Athletic Club. Despite being over their LaLiga spending limit, Laporta expressed optimism that Barcelona will resolve their financial issues soon to facilitate new signings, including Williams. The 21-year-old’s release clause of approximately €58
The United States men’s Olympic soccer team roster was revealed recently by manager Marko Mitrović, with some notable names making the cut. The team will be led by Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson, and Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman, who will serve as the three “overage” players in the squad. This
Spanish striker Álvaro Morata has hinted that Euro 2024 could potentially be his last tournament representing his country. The 31-year-old, who plays for Atlético Madrid, has had a tumultuous relationship with fans in Spain, citing a lack of respect as a major issue. Despite scoring in Spain’s recent 3-0 victory over Croatia in the Euros,
Following Portugal’s Euro 2024 exit, Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he will continue playing for the national team. Despite the team’s disappointment in the tournament, Ronaldo expressed his determination to keep representing Portugal on the international stage. This commitment comes after Portugal’s 5-3 defeat to France in the quarterfinals, where Ronaldo started in all five
Recently, it was announced that Michael Olise has officially joined Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace. This transfer comes after an impressive season where Olise scored 10 goals in 19 Premier League games, despite facing various injuries throughout the year. His performance on the field has caught the attention of many clubs, with Bayern Munich ultimately
Manchester United are nearing a deal with Bologna to sign striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Red Devils have resolved payment issues with Zirkzee’s representatives and are now working on finalizing a deal with the Italian club. Zirkzee, who has a release clause of £34 million, has also attracted interest from AC Milan. The 23-year-old has been
Jude Bellingham recently shared how advice from Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink played a crucial role in guiding him through England’s thrilling penalty shootout victory against Switzerland. This win not only propelled the Three Lions into the Euro 2024 semifinals but also served as a redemption of sorts, erasing the “awful memories” of England’s past failures in
France manager Didier Deschamps has recently defended his star player Kylian Mbappé amidst criticism of the striker’s performances in Euro 2024. Despite reaching the semifinals, Mbappé has been under fire for scoring just one goal in the tournament, a penalty against Poland. Deschamps, speaking on the French television show Téléfoot, reminded critics of Mbappé’s previous