Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently spoke on the decision to replace Xavi Hernández with German coach Hansi Flick. This move came after doubts surfaced regarding Xavi’s belief in the current squad. Laporta mentioned that Xavi had initially announced his intention to step down at the end of the season in January, only to change his
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Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian midfielder for Manchester City, has recently expressed his openness to a potential move to the Saudi Pro League due to the significant financial benefits that come with it. With just one year left on his contract at Etihad Stadium, De Bruyne has been considering his options and exploring the possibility
Atlanta United made a bold decision on Monday by firing coach Gonzalo Pineda less than 24 hours after suffering another disappointing loss. The team’s recent 3-2 defeat to Charlotte at home in front of a crowd of over 61,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was the final straw. Under Pineda’s guidance, Atlanta United only managed one
Real Madrid recently announced the signing of Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer, a move that has been years in the making. The Spanish champions confirmed that Mbappé will be joining the club for the next five seasons, marking a significant moment for both the player and the team. After announcing his departure from Paris
Italy’s national team faced a significant setback as Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship due to tearing his ACL during the closing moments of Atalanta’s last match of the season. The 20-year-old defender was visibly emotional as he was taken off the field just five minutes before the end of Atalanta’s 3-2
At his first Fenerbahce news conference, Jose Mourinho expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Turkish league and his objectives for the upcoming season. Mourinho stated that he aims to secure victory in the Super Lig and earn a spot in the Champions League group stage in the following season. His arrival is anticipated to draw
Real Madrid is on the verge of announcing the acquisition of Kylian Mbappé on a substantial deal. It has been reported that the talented forward has agreed to a five-year contract with the club. According to sources familiar with the matter, Mbappé is set to earn a staggering €15 million ($16.2m) annually after taxes. Additionally,
France head coach Thierry Henry has raised eyebrows by leaving out Kylian Mbappé from his preliminary 25-man squad for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. This decision comes as a surprise, considering Mbappé’s stature in world football and his previous eagerness to represent his country in the Olympic competition. The 25-year-old striker, who is on
Leganés, the Spanish club owned by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, achieved a momentous milestone by securing promotion to LaLiga after beating Elche 2-0 to claim the second-division title. This achievement comes after four years of struggle, as the club faced relegation in the past and only climbed back to the top division
In a shocking turn of events, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed his disbelief at a recent survey conducted by a public broadcaster. The survey asked participants if they would prefer to see more white players in the national soccer team, sparking outrage and accusations of racism. Nagelsmann, along with midfielder Joshua Kimmich, condemned the survey