For the first time in his professional career, dating back to when he established himself in the Monaco first team in 2017, Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé has found himself as more of a substitute than a starter. In his past three matches, Mbappé was on the bench for extended periods, resulting in mixed outcomes
When Lionel Messi won his fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or in January 2013, a young boy by the name of Lionel Messi da Silva was born in Campinas, Brazil a few days later. It was an unlikely coincidence that tied the two events together in a strange yet fascinating manner. Fast forward to February 2013, and
LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo expressed his strong disapproval of the decision to proceed with the game against Real Salt Lake despite the heavy snow cover on the field. The extreme weather conditions not only led to a two-hour delay in the start of the Major League Soccer (MLS) clash but also caused the game to
Sunny Singh Gill is about to achieve a monumental milestone in British football history as he becomes the first British South Asian to referee a Premier League match. This accomplishment is even more significant considering his family’s rich heritage in the world of refereeing. Born into a family where officiating runs deep in their blood,
The recent MLS Power Rankings by ESPN provide an in-depth analysis of the league’s 29 clubs after Matchday 2. These rankings are based on a combination of key season statistics, recent performance, Opta computer ratings, and insights from writers. It is evident that the rankings reflect not only the clubs’ current form but also their
Barcelona’s hopes of a successful season run-in have been dealt a significant blow with the news that key midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are both set to miss important fixtures due to injuries. De Jong suffered a sprained ankle ligament in a recent match against Athletic Club, while Pedri is dealing with a thigh
FC Cincinnati made a significant move by signing DeAndre Yedlin from Inter Miami for $172,799 in General Allocation Money. The transfer was confirmed by sources to ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle and was officially announced by Cincinnati GM Chris Albright. Yedlin’s arrival is expected to bring leadership, experience, and quality to the team both on and off
The Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game is set to feature a match against the best of Liga MX for the third time in the past four years. The announcement by MLS has generated excitement among fans, as the showdown is scheduled for July 24 at Columbus, Ohio’s Lower.com Field. This year’s edition marks a return
Manchester United, under new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has a bold three-year plan to restore dominance over Manchester City. However, the reality is starkly different. Sunday’s 3-1 derby defeat against City highlighted the huge gap United currently faces in order to achieve this goal. Despite their history and reputation, United are far from being
Barcelona is currently facing a major injury crisis in their midfield, as both Frenkie de Jong and Pedri were forced off during the first half of their recent LaLiga match against Athletic Club. De Jong had to be taken off on a stretcher in the 26th minute after an awkward landing on his ankle, which