The news of Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone being on life support due to a cardiac arrest has shocked the football world. This incident occurred at the team hotel just before Fiorentina’s match at Atalanta, leading to the postponement of the game. Barone’s critical condition has put the entire club in a state of distress,
The recent incident involving Inter Milan defender, Francesco Acerbi, and Napoli counterpart, Juan Jesus, has sparked controversy in the realm of Italian football. Acerbi abruptly left Italy’s national team training camp amidst accusations of racial abuse towards Juan Jesus during a Serie A match. This scandal has not only cast a shadow on Acerbi’s reputation
Nike has recently unveiled a new collection of international football kits for 2024, just in time for two major tournaments. The designs for heavy-hitters such as Brazil, England, France, Netherlands, and United States showcase a new approach by the brand. Each nation’s traditional identity and regalia have been modernized and reimagined through what Nike calls
Barcelona forward João Félix recently faced a hostile reception from Atlético Madrid fans as he returned to the Metropolitano. Despite scoring the opening goal against his parent club, Félix was subject to jeers and mistreatment from the home supporters. In response to this, Félix told ESPN that he is “not the bad guy” and that
In a surprising turn of events, Wolfsburg announced the appointment of Ralph Hasenhüttl as their new coach, just hours after parting ways with Niko Kovac. The decision came on the heels of a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Augsburg, marking Wolfsburg’s third consecutive defeat in the league. Hasenhüttl, an Austrian coach with experience at RB
The recent FA Cup quarterfinal win over Leicester City was a rollercoaster of emotions for Chelsea fans. The decision-making by Mauricio Pochettino and the performance of Raheem Sterling were heavily criticized by supporters. The substitutions of Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke turned the game around in stoppage time, leading Chelsea to a 4-2 victory. However,
FC Cincinnati recently decided to temporarily revoke the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler. This decision came after a dispute over her reporting on some of the club’s player transactions. According to sources, Pfahler, who writes for the Queen City Press, had her credential revoked for two weeks. Exchange of Statements Following the
The recent 3-0 loss against Fulham has left Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-Min and the team in a state of disappointment and frustration. This defeat has raised doubts about their ability to secure a spot in the Premier League’s top four. Son emphasized the need for the players to take a hard look at themselves
Recently, FIFA announced that president Gianni Infantino’s base salary was raised by 33% last year, bringing his total pay package to over $4.67 million. This raise was attributed to his re-election in March 2023, extending his presidency to 11 years. Infantino’s pre-tax base salary saw a significant increase, surpassing $2.78 million, while his annual bonus
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain’s financial capabilities make them the favorites in their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal tie. Despite Barcelona’s history of winning more Champions Leagues, Xavi pointed out that the current financial situation favors PSG due to their significant spending. Xavi emphasized the need for his team to deliver on the