Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s style of play in their penalty shootout win over Manchester City this week, and said he hasn’t met “a single fan” who was unhappy with their progression to the Champions League semifinals. The LaLiga giants eliminated City on penalties on Wednesday after the tie had finished 4-4 on aggregate, with
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Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, shocked the football world when he left Real Madrid for Manchester United in August 2022. However, what truly caught everyone off guard was the emotional reaction from Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. In an interview with El Chiringuito de Jugones, Casemiro revealed that Ancelotti was in tears upon learning of his
Following Arsenal’s recent Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, sources have revealed to ESPN that the club is looking to bolster their forward line. With the quest for a first semifinal appearance since 2009 coming to an end, Arsenal is prioritizing the addition of at least one new forward to their squad. Among the players
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has put an end to speculation regarding his future by signing a contract extension. This move comes as a blow to clubs like Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Barcelona who are in search of new managers. The German FA confirmed that Nagelsmann will remain in his role until after the 2026
Arsenal is reportedly interested in making a double transfer swoop for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise this summer. Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, is looking to strengthen his attacking options for the upcoming season. Isak, a 24-year-old striker, could require an offer worth £100 million to secure his services
Serie A will have an impressive five teams in the Champions League next season, thanks to securing one of the two extra places for performance across the three European competitions this season. The coveted extra place comes as part of the revamp to expand the Champions League to a 36-team competition. Italy’s stellar performance throughout
The director of Her Game Too France, Anoush Morel, has brought attention to the disturbing treatment that female Paris Saint-Germain supporters faced during a Champions League match at Barcelona’s stadium. Reports of invasive and abusive searches conducted by security personnel have sparked outrage among fans and advocacy groups alike. According to Morel, women entering the
Recently, FIFA announced its plan to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, which signifies a significant departure from the governance reform that was passed in 2016. This decision comes at a time when the world football body was embroiled in corruption scandals, leading to a comprehensive review of its management structure and principles.
As Real Madrid celebrated their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals, Pep Guardiola maintained that he had “no regrets.” However, looking back at the match, it’s clear that there were moments where City had the upper hand, dominating play and creating numerous opportunities to score. Yet, their inability to capitalize on those
Roma fans can breathe a sigh of relief as it has been confirmed that Daniele De Rossi will remain as the club’s manager for the upcoming season and beyond. The Serie A club’s owners, Dan and Ryan Friedkin, expressed their happiness in a joint statement after meeting with De Rossi, announcing that he will be