The return of Toni Kroos to the German national team ahead of the 2024 European Championship was not an easy feat. According to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, it took a significant amount of persuasion to convince Kroos to come out of retirement. Kroos had expressed concerns about the future plans for the national team and
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Conor Gallagher expressed his sadness at Mauricio Pochettino’s departure as Chelsea boss, highlighting the impact the Argentine manager had on his career. Despite the emotional reaction to Pochettino’s exit, Gallagher remained focused on the future and the arrival of Enzo Maresca as the new manager of Chelsea. The midfielder acknowledged the importance of Pochettino’s role
Atlético Madrid forward Álvaro Morata is no stranger to criticism and whistles from fans in Spain. Despite being the fourth highest goalscorer in the history of the Spanish national team, Morata has faced backlash from some supporters. The treatment has not only affected Morata but also his family, as his children have witnessed the negativity
AC Milan recently announced the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach, signing him on a three-year contract. Fonseca, known for his successful tenure at Lille where he led the team to a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1, has now taken the reins at Milan following Stefano Pioli’s departure. Paulo Fonseca, 51, hails
The upcoming Euro 2024 clash between Albania and Italy in Dortmund is set to see an unprecedented number of Albanian supporters in attendance. With over 50,000 Albania fans expected to travel for the game, it will be the largest travelling contingent of any team other than the host nation. The sheer interest in the match
The North American Soccer League (NASL) has been embroiled in a long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS). The lawsuit, which alleges antitrust violations on the part of the USSF and MLS, has finally been given the green light to proceed to trial after a federal judge denied
Manchester United’s contract negotiations with Erik ten Hag are set to include discussions about his role in the club’s recruitment process. Sources have revealed that there will be talks about the make-up of his coaching team as well. While Ten Hag’s current deal runs until 2025, it is vital to determine the extent of his
After securing the signing of Kylian Mbappé, sources have revealed that Real Madrid has set their sights on Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies. The Canada international’s contract with Bayern expires in 2025, and Madrid is looking to swoop in if Davies decides not to renew his contract with the Bundesliga giants. According to insiders, the
As the English Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham emphasized, the FA has a succession plan in place should manager Gareth Southgate decide to step down this summer. Southgate’s contract is set to expire in December, and although the FA wants him to continue through to the 2026 World Cup, the decision ultimately lies
The UEFA European Championship is setting new standards for player and spectator understanding by emphasizing clarity and zero tolerance for serious foul play and dissent. Recently, UEFA announced its commitment to better explain decisions to teams, making it a requirement for only team captains to approach referees for discussions. This directive was highlighted during a