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
AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi made a bold decision to support his players who did not want to continue their Serie A match at Udinese after defender Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch. This incident highlighted the importance of prioritizing player welfare over the game itself. De Rossi emphasized that none of the players
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
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018 marked a turning point in the world of sports betting in the United States. This decision opened the floodgates for states to legalize and regulate sports betting within their borders, leading to the rapid expansion of legal betting markets
Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez has recently been considered as one of the potential candidates to replace Xavi Hernández as Barcelona coach. Initially seen as an interim option, sources have revealed that there is a growing support within the club for Márquez. The decision to accelerate the search for a new coach comes after Barcelona’s
Kylian Mbappé, the young football sensation, expressed his deep pride in representing his hometown club, Paris Saint-Germain, as he led them to a historic 4-1 comeback victory against Barcelona. Despite the rumors of his impending departure to Real Madrid, Mbappé remains focused on bringing glory to the French capital. His dream of winning the Champions
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández expressed his frustrations with the referee’s decision to send off Ronald Araújo during their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. According to Xavi, the red card given to Araújo for a challenge on Bradley Barcola completely changed the dynamics of the game, leading to Barcelona’s ultimate defeat. Xavi went as
Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), recently announced a trial to limit the time goalkeepers hold onto the ball in order to prevent time-wasting tactics. The new protocol involves giving either a corner or a throw-in to the opposition if the goalkeeper exceeds the time limit. This trial is set to take place
Reaching the Champions League semifinals would be a significant milestone for Arsenal, according to Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have not made it to the last four since 2009, and winning against Bayern Munich would be a dramatic achievement for the club. Arteta believes that such a victory would elevate Arsenal to a new level, both
Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is facing the consequences of his actions after being suspended by Werder Bremen until the end of the season. The 29-year-old refused to play for the team on Sunday after learning that he was not in the starting line-up for their match against champions Bayer Leverkusen. This behavior has been