Xavi Hernández recently responded to critics who had labeled Barcelona as the joke of the Champions League. After leading the Catalan side into the quarterfinals for the first time since 2020, Xavi highlighted the significant progress the team has made on a European level. He expressed his frustration at the unfair criticism and pressure that
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The recent incident between Porto coach Sergio Conceicao and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta during a Champions League match left many shocked. Conceicao accused Arteta of insulting his family, claiming that Arteta used Spanish to do so. However, sources at Arsenal have strongly denied these accusations. This clash added fuel to the already fiery contest that ended
As the UEFA Champions League evolves with a new format set to be implemented from the 2024-25 season onwards, the draw process is also getting a major facelift. With an increase to 36 teams and a single league table system, the draw becomes a crucial element in determining the fixtures for each club. In response
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick made a bold decision to drop three players from the national team squad for upcoming friendly games due to their involvement in anti-gay chants. This action sends a clear message that discrimination has no place in the team, whether at the club level or representing the country. Rangnick’s zero-tolerance policy towards
Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atlético Madrid, is facing a pivotal moment in his team’s Champions League campaign. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Inter Milan, Simeone expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s ability to turn things around. However, he also acknowledged the harsh reality of football – mistakes are not easily forgiven.
Manchester United is gearing up for an exciting preseason friendly against LaLiga side Real Betis on July 31 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. This matchup comes as part of United’s preseason tour, where they will be facing top teams from various leagues. The Red Devils will kick off their preseason tour with a game
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is facing potential repercussions from UEFA after an incident involving a cameraman. The altercation took place during an interview with Napoli forward Matteo Politano on the sidelines before their Champions League match against Barcelona. De Laurentiis disrupted the interview by rushing onto the field and shouting at Politano. He then
The Portland Timbers have successfully reached an agreement with Club América to acquire Uruguay forward Jonathan Rodríguez. Sources close to the situation have reported to ESPN Mexico that Rodríguez is in the process of finalizing a four-year designated player deal with the Timbers. This move comes after the clubs agreed on a $6 million transfer
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro expressed his confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso decides to leave in the summer. Leverkusen’s impressive performance under Alonso’s leadership has been evident through their dominance in the Bundesliga this season. Carro emphasized that Leverkusen’s success is not solely dependent on Xabi Alonso,
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has highlighted the upcoming match against Napoli as the most vital game of the season thus far. With their eyes set on reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2020, Xavi is acutely aware of the significance of this fixture. The last time Barcelona progressed past the group