The case of Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi being accused of racially abusing Napoli’s Juan Jesus raises serious questions about the handling of racism in football. The fact that there was not enough evidence to sanction Acerbi despite the allegations is concerning. It sends a message that players can get away with racial abuse as
After a month-long lockout of MLS referees, sources have confirmed that the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has voted to ratify a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). The new CBA was ratified late on Monday night, bringing an end to the deadlock. This development marks a significant step towards
The Columbus Crew may have suffered their first loss of the season, but they are still holding strong in the power rankings. Despite a 2-0 away loss that was marred by refereeing controversy, the data supports the fact that the team has been consistently awesome. This resilience has kept them in a favorable position in
One of the most intriguing storylines leading up to the Wales vs. Poland playoff final is the unbeaten run of Wales right-back Connor Roberts. Roberts attributes his success to a simple yet powerful element – his mustache. He claims to have never lost a game at club level while sporting his mustache, a streak that
Despite holding the record for the most Premier League winners’ medals with 13, Ryan Giggs has been overlooked for the 15-player shortlist for the 2024 Premier League Hall of Fame nominations. This decision comes after charges of coercive or controlling behavior against his former partner and of assaulting her sister were dropped by the Crown
A source has revealed that a number of Premier League clubs are eager to compete with Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan to secure the signature of Icelandic striker Albert Gudmundsson during the upcoming summer transfer window. Gudmundsson, who currently plays for Genoa in Serie A, has been in impressive form this season, netting 10
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves is at the center of a controversial case, where he was sentenced to 4½ years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. However, Alves was granted bail after making a €1 million payment as he awaits the result of an appeal to his rape
Austria made headlines with a lightning-fast goal scored by Christoph Baumgartner against Slovakia, setting a new record for the fastest goal in Austrian national team history. Baumgartner’s incredible feat of finding the net just six seconds into the match left fans in awe as he weaved past defenders and struck a low finish from 20
Europe’s top five leagues have seen some outstanding performances throughout the current season. While we often focus on the weekly best performers, it’s essential to recognize the players who have consistently stood out over the course of the campaign. Let’s take a closer look at the top players who have been shining all season long
England’s recent high-profile friendly matches have once again raised doubts about their ability to consistently perform against the biggest nations in football. Despite Gareth Southgate’s earnest efforts to guide the team to success, results like the 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley only serve to amplify concerns. In their encounters with top-ranked teams, England’s weaknesses