In the past decade, English football clubs have experienced a significant shift in their organizational structure with the introduction of the director of football role. This position, also known as head of recruitment, sporting director, technical director, or chief football officer, plays a crucial role in managing the football side of the club. Traditionally, this
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Fulham Football Club recently unveiled their plans for a stunning new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage, set to be completed for the 2024-25 season. The stand will feature a luxurious three-tier “Sky Deck” that offers exclusive access to a rooftop swimming pool, premium food and drink pop-ups, and breathtaking views over both the pitch and
As the news cycle was quick to pick up on the alleged incident where Kylian Mbappé reportedly insulted Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique, it is essential to delve deeper into the validity of such claims. Luis Enrique himself has come forward to denounce these reports as nothing more than falsehoods. This raises the question of
The Premier League has always been a platform for rising talent to showcase their skills and make a name for themselves. This season, several breakout stars have emerged from near-obscurity to capture the attention of football fans around the world. These players were relatively unknown last summer but have since made a significant impact on
San Diego FC, Major League Soccer’s newest expansion team, is on the verge of appointing Carlos Aviña, AS Monaco’s director of football, as their first sporting director. This move marks a significant step for the club as they gear up to begin play as the league’s 30th club in 2025. Carlos Aviña, a native of
In a recent interview, Mikel Arteta emphasized the importance of Arsenal being willing to “leave their ego aside” in order to win the Premier League title. This statement came after their disciplined and defensive performance in a 0-0 draw against Manchester City, a match where they only had 27% possession and six shots. Despite this,
Following the recent draw with Arsenal, Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, found himself at the center of criticism regarding his treatment of Jack Grealish. Guardiola’s response to this criticism was nothing short of sarcastic as he dismissed the accusations by stating, “I do it for the cameras.” Instructing Players on the Pitch Guardiola’s tendency to
LaLiga recently faced a disturbing incident of racism and xenophobia aimed at Sevilla defender Marcos Acuña and his coach, Quique Sanchez Flores. This occurred during the league game at Getafe, where home fans directed abusive language towards the two individuals. The referee’s match report highlighted racist slurs being shouted by a section of the crowd,
Recently, concerns were raised regarding the design of the No. 4 on Germany’s national team shirts. It was pointed out that the number ’44’ resembled the symbol used by Nazi ‘SS’ units, which led to the decision to make changes to the design. The German Football Association (DFB) acknowledged the feedback and decided to take
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has found himself in the spotlight yet again, this time for his handling of star player Kylian Mbappé. After a hard-fought victory over Marseille, Enrique was questioned about his decision to substitute Mbappé for Gonçalo Ramos. The Spanish coach expressed his frustration with the repetitive line of questioning, calling it