Rodrygo, the talented forward from Real Madrid, expressed his disappointment at not being included in this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist despite his significant contributions to his club’s success. In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Rodrygo revealed that he felt he deserved a place on the 30-man list, considering his achievements on the field. However,
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The recent match between Barcelona Atlètic and Ourense saw cousins Toni and Guille Fernández etching their names into the history books as the youngest-ever scorers for the Spanish third division team. Toni, the younger of the duo, made headlines by breaking the previous record set by Bojan Krkic at just 16 years, one month, and
Spain forward Dani Olmo will not be available for the upcoming UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland due to a minor knee problem. Olmo, who recently came off during the European champions’ match against Serbia, will return early to Barcelona to address this issue. While sources have indicated that the injury is not severe, it
Juventus has been keeping a close eye on North American talents, particularly during the recent match between the United States and Canada in Kansas City. The Italian giants are reportedly interested in players such as Jonathan David from Lille, Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven, and Malik Tillman from USMNT. David, in particular, has caught Juventus’
Wayne Rooney displayed his timeless talent by scoring a remarkable free kick for Manchester United in a legends game against Celtic at Old Trafford. The goal, a stunning right-footed strike that nestled into the top corner, served as a reminder of Rooney’s exceptional skill and ability to produce moments of magic on the pitch. A
Jürgen Klopp surprised many football fans with his unexpected return to management, as he took charge of Borussia Dortmund for a testimonial game. The game was organized to honor former Dortmund players Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski, both of whom Klopp managed during his time at the club between 2008 and 2015. Mats Hummels, another
Max Kilman’s £40 million transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers to West Ham United was a major event in the summer transfer window. The ripple effect of this move was felt not only by the fans of the two clubs involved but also by non-league side Maidenhead United. This transfer shed light on the potential for smaller
Harry Kane’s disappointment over England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain is still raw. Despite acknowledging the team’s achievement in reaching the final, Kane admitted that the defeat stung and continues to fuel his ambition. He described the tournament as challenging and highlighted the areas where England fell short of their expectations. Kane emphasized the
The majority shareholder at Chelsea Football Club, Clearlake Capital, has made it clear that they have no intentions of selling their stake in the club. Despite rumors of a power struggle among shareholders, sources close to the ownership have stated that Clearlake’s primary focus is on ensuring long-term stability at Stamford Bridge. This commitment to
Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently spoke out about the prioritization of money over player welfare by FIFA and UEFA. He expressed his worries about the increasing number of fixtures in both club and international competitions, especially after the expansion of all three European club competitions to 36 teams this season.