Inter Miami’s head coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, is cautiously optimistic about Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch for the upcoming game against D.C. United. While Messi trained well leading up to the game, no final decision regarding his participation will be made until after the conclusion of training. This cautious approach stems from Messi’s recent
Barcelona finds themselves once again in a situation where the future of Xavi Hernández is being called into question. Despite the announcement just a month ago that Xavi would continue for at least another season, sources have revealed that there is a debate ongoing within the club regarding his continuity. While some voices are in
Chelsea are reportedly set to receive a bonus of around £5 million as part of Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid, despite the fact that the former Belgium winger retired from football in October. This bonus is a result of performance related add-ons included in Hazard’s £130 million transfer deal from Chelsea to Madrid in
Bayern Munich’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, is reportedly willing to stay at the Allianz Arena if the board prioritizes two specific signings for his squad this summer. Tuchel has outlined the need to sign a defensive midfielder after a failed move for Fulham’s João Palhinha last summer. Additionally, he is looking to acquire a playmaker to
When looking at the latest MLS player salary data released by the MLS Players Association, it is evident that Lionel Messi of Inter Miami holds the title of the highest-paid player in the league. With a total guaranteed compensation package of $20.45 million, Messi’s salary surpasses that of his peers by a significant margin. This
Despite his recent ankle injury, Frenkie de Jong has been named as part of the 30-man preliminary squad for the Netherlands in the upcoming European Championship. The Barcelona midfielder will have the opportunity to prove his fitness before the final squad is announced. Additionally, former captain Georginio Wijnaldum, who has been playing in Saudi Arabia,
The inclusion of N’Golo Kanté in France’s preliminary squad for the Euro 2024 has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. The midfielder, who has been plying his trade in the Saudi league, has made a strong case for his return to the national team. His experience and quality could provide a significant boost to
The Premier League title race is coming to a thrilling conclusion this weekend, with Manchester City on the brink of making history. City is currently sitting at the top of the table with a two-point lead over their closest rivals, Arsenal. A victory against West Ham on Sunday will secure City’s fourth consecutive league title,
In a bid to combat racist abuse in football, FIFA is set to propose a new global standard gesture for players to signal incidents of racism to referees. This move comes amidst growing concerns over the prevalence of racial discrimination in the sport and the need for a more unified response. The proposed five-pillar pledge
The recent 0-0 draw between Orlando City and Inter Miami in the MLS highlighted some stark realities for both teams, but it also exposed the lackluster nature of the supposed rivalry between the two Florida teams. Despite the match being strategically scheduled during MLS’ “Rivalry Week” in an attempt to ignite the competition between the