Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé first crossed paths 12 years ago, with Ronaldo being the established Real Madrid star and Mbappé being a young hopeful on a scouting trip from Paris. The meeting took place at Madrid’s Valdebebas training center, where an iconic photo was taken of the two – Ronaldo exuding confidence while Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé, the talented French footballer, recently spoke highly of Cristiano Ronaldo, referring to him as “unique.” This admiration for Ronaldo is not new, as Mbappé has previously shared a picture of himself with the legendary player at the Madrid training ground in 2012. Mbappé emphasized his respect for Ronaldo, calling him a legend and
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta seems optimistic about his future at the club as talks about a new contract appear to be on the horizon. With his current deal expiring in the summer of 2025, negotiations were expected to take place at the end of the previous season. However, both parties have decided to focus on
Manchester United officially announced the extension of Erik ten Hag’s contract until 2026, with the Dutchman retaining the title of “first team manager.” This decision came after United triggered a one-year option, showcasing their faith in ten Hag’s ability to lead the team. Talks about restructuring his backroom staff are ongoing, with the potential arrivals
England’s shaky performances at Euro 2024 have not gone unnoticed, with player Phil Foden taking a critical stance on the team’s shortcomings. Foden believes that the players themselves must take responsibility for their lackluster displays, stating that he “feels sorry” for manager Gareth Southgate who has faced heavy criticism from fans and media alike. Foden
When Germany and Spain clashed in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, the matchup felt like the final of the entire competition. Both nations have adopted a sophisticated and possession-based style of play that has made them philosophical siblings on the football field. This evolution can be traced back to Spain’s influence on German football, which first
A highly-anticipated match is set to take place at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on the Fourth of July, as the LA Galaxy and LAFC face off in a crucial top-of-the-table showdown. With just under 70,000 tickets already sold, the atmosphere is expected to be electric, potentially even breaking the MLS single-game attendance
Portugal’s left-back Nuno Mendes is gearing up to face France’s star player and his former teammate, Kylian Mbappé, in the upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Having spent two seasons playing alongside Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain, Mendes is looking forward to the challenge of going head-to-head with the talented forward. Additionally, Mendes now shares a dressing room
An investigation has been launched in Frankfurt, Germany after a video surfaced showing a fan being punched and kicked by a group of security personnel at the Portugal vs. Slovenia match during Euro 2024. The video, which was shared in Portuguese media, depicts a distressing scene of a fan being detained face-down on the floor
Nashville SC recently announced the hiring of B.J. Callaghan, who previously served as the United States men’s national team assistant coach. Callaghan, aged 43, will officially take over as the new manager on July 22, just in time for Nashville’s Leagues Cup match against Mazatlán F.C. on July 31. Having worked under U.S. manager Gregg