Bernardo Silva faced a challenging period after missing a crucial penalty against Real Madrid. The disappointment of being knocked out of the Champions League weighed heavily on him, causing sleepless nights and frustration. However, his mental fortitude shone through as he bounced back from this setback and delivered a match-winning performance in the FA Cup
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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
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
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
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
After the Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, Mikel Arteta acknowledges that his Arsenal players are feeling the pain of the defeat. Despite the disappointment, Arteta is determined that this setback will not ruin their season. With a quick turnaround as they face Wolves, the focus is on regrouping and maintaining their pursuit of the
Following Bayern Munich’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League semifinals, departing coach Thomas Tuchel took a moment to address his critics. Despite the Bundesliga side not being able to secure any domestic silverware this season, Tuchel’s leadership was questioned, especially after the club’s 11-year reign as champions was ended by Bayer Leverkusen. In
When Xavi announced his decision to step down as Barcelona manager at the end of the season due to the toll it was taking on his mental health and morale, it was a red flag indicating the harsh reality of the managerial position at the club. He expressed that the job brought about a feeling