Chelsea Football Club has announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a long-term contract, lasting for five years. This decision comes following Maresca’s successful tenure at Leicester City, where he led the team to victory in the Championship title with an impressive 97 points. The Italian coach brings a wealth
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The highly anticipated auction of Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy has been postponed by French auction house Aguttes due to an ongoing judicial investigation. Despite Maradona’s heirs’ efforts to stop the auction, a French court ruled in favor of proceeding with the sale. However, the lawyer for Maradona’s heirs has lodged an appeal, further complicating
As Borussia Dortmund prepares to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final, coach Edin Terzic has made it clear that his team is not just there to make up the numbers. Despite finishing fifth in the Bundesliga, Dortmund has defied expectations by reaching the final, beating the likes of Atletico Madrid and PSG along
Following England’s loss in the Euro 2020 final, Jadon Sancho, alongside Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, faced racist abuse online. This abuse has left a lasting impact on Sancho’s mental health, with him admitting that he is still struggling to fully recover from the traumatic experience. In an interview with CNN, Sancho revealed that the
In a thrilling Europa Conference League final, Olympiacos managed to secure a historic 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in extra time, clinching Greece’s first major European club trophy. The game was filled with intensity and physicality, but lacked quality finishing until Ayoub El Kaabi’s late winner in the 116th minute. The Moroccan striker’s goal was his
During his farewell event at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, Jürgen Klopp took the opportunity to criticise several of the club’s rivals. He seemed to aim digs at Manchester City for their alleged financial rules breaches, Chelsea’s owners, and Manchester United’s handling of Jadon Sancho. This move could be seen as a strategic attempt to solidify
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary footballer known for his time at Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, has made a monumental impact in his first full season with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. On the final matchday, Ronaldo scored a remarkable brace against Al Ittihad, bringing his total goals for the season to
Xavi Hernández recently ended his time as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win against Sevilla, expressing his belief that his work has been undervalued. Despite leading the team to a second-place finish in LaLiga and winning two trophies in his first full season in charge, Xavi feels that the challenges he faced were not properly
Erik ten Hag, in a bold and pointed statement, has made it clear that if Manchester United’s owners do not see him as the right man for the manager position, he will not hesitate to take his talents elsewhere to win trophies. This comes in light of his recent success in lifting his second piece
The Orlando Pride made history as they secured their eighth consecutive victory in the National Women’s Soccer League with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns FC. Forward Barbra Banda proved to be the star of the match as she netted both goals in the first half, showcasing her incredible talent and contribution to
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already had talks with Erik ten Hag, reassuring the current manager that his position is secure going into next season. Despite the disappointing finish in the Premier League, ten Hag remains optimistic and focused on the future. He is planning to “go for next season” and is not
The Vancouver Whitecaps recently announced that fans should not expect to see stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets in their upcoming match against Inter Miami CF at BC Place. Despite no official update on their availability, sources have indicated that the trio is fit and healthy. This news has left Whitecaps CEO Axel
Manchester United are reportedly exploring potential replacements for manager Erik ten Hag, with sources revealing that his position at the club is under serious scrutiny following a disappointing season. The club’s recent struggles, including their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League, have raised concerns about ten Hag’s leadership and future at Old Trafford. Potential Replacements
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is set to have a crucial meeting with coach Xavi Hernandez next week to discuss the possibility of sacking him as the manager. The meeting will also include Barça sporting director Deco and other members of the sporting directorate. This meeting comes after the club’s final LaLiga game of the season
Gareth Southgate recently unveiled his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024, and there are some eyebrow-raising inclusions and exclusions. While Southgate did name some exciting young talents like Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, and Kobbie Mainoo, the absence of seasoned players like Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson is puzzling. Rashford, who has been a key figure
In the latest round of matches, Álex Remiro from Real Sociedad was the standout goalkeeper, earning an impressive rating of 9.04. He made a total of nine saves, including a crucial penalty stop that helped his team secure a 2-0 win over Real Betis. Remiro’s performance between the sticks was instrumental in his team’s victory.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has recently hinted that the upcoming season could potentially be his last with the team. Despite having a contract until 2025, Guardiola expressed that he is closer to leaving than staying. This revelation comes after leading his team to a record fourth consecutive English title with a 3-1 win over
Inter Miami secured a late 1-0 victory over D.C. United with a stoppage-time goal from Leonardo Campana, with the return of Lionel Messi to the starting lineup. Messi, who missed the previous game due to a knee injury, played the full 90 minutes in a rainy match that was delayed due to inclement weather. Despite