Soccer

FC Porto managed to secure a shocking last-minute 1-0 victory against Arsenal in their Champions League round-of-16 tie. Galeno’s remarkable goal in stoppage time left the Estadio Do Dragao crowd in awe. This unexpected outcome was a result of a rather lackluster performance by Arsenal, who failed to showcase their usual attacking prowess. Despite scoring

New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has set his sights on dethroning the current top dogs of the Premier League, Manchester City and Liverpool, within the next three years. Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 27.7% stake in the club, expressed his desire to emulate the success of United’s historic rival, Liverpool, in dominating

Vivianne Miedema, the talented Arsenal and Netherlands forward, has faced a challenging road to recovery after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. This setback resulted in her missing the 2022 Women’s World Cup, where her national team was eliminated in the quarterfinals. Despite the obstacles she has faced, Miedema has been working hard to regain her

Real Madrid is currently in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé regarding a potential free transfer this upcoming summer. Sources have informed ESPN that discussions are progressing well, and there is optimism within the Madrid camp about finalizing a deal in the near future. Mbappé has reportedly expressed his intention to leave PSG as

Real Madrid, the current LaLiga leaders, faced a setback as they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by city rivals Rayo Vallecano. Joselu’s early goal for Madrid was canceled out by Raul de Tomas’ penalty, putting a dent in Madrid’s title aspirations and potentially giving hope to surprise contenders like Girona. The draw against

Liverpool’s current manager, Jurgen Klopp, recently hailed Xabi Alonso as the “standout” manager of the new generation of coaches. Alonso, who is a former midfielder at Anfield, has been making waves in his first senior managerial job at Bayer Leverkusen. Under Alonso’s guidance, Leverkusen has surged to a five-point lead at the top of the

U.S. women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan recently found herself in hot water after making critical comments about fans of the USWNT. In an interview with The Athletic, Horan expressed her belief that American soccer fans lacked knowledge and understanding of the game. Her remarks sparked outrage and prompted her to issue a public apology.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious in the first leg of their round-of-16 Champions League tie against Real Sociedad, with second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola securing a hard-fought 2-0 win at the Parc des Princes. Real Sociedad, who remained unbeaten in this year’s competition after topping Group D, started the match strong and

In a surprising turn of events, Lazio managed to secure a 1-0 victory over the highly-regarded Bayern Munich in their Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash. The winning moment came in the 69th minute when Ciro Immobile successfully converted a penalty kick, capitalizing on a clumsy challenge by Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano on Gustav

Serie A clubs have voted against reducing the number of teams in the Italian top division from 20 to 18. This decision was made after the league’s shareholders’ meeting in Milan. Although some top clubs had pushed for the reduction in order to enhance the quality of football and decrease the number of games played,

In a thrilling match against Crystal Palace, Conor Gallagher proved to be an invaluable asset for Chelsea with his two goals, leading them to a 3-1 victory in the Premier League. Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, hailed Gallagher as “priceless” due to his outstanding performance and commitment to the team. Gallagher’s goals in the second half

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández was left frustrated after his team’s 3-3 draw against Granada, which increased the gap between Barcelona and LaLiga leaders Real Madrid to 10 points. The match was marked by comical defending from Barcelona, as they found themselves trailing 2-1 and 3-2 against second-bottom Granada. Despite a brace from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal

Redemption is a powerful force that can fuel future successes. This rings especially true for Mikel Arteta’s tenure as Arsenal manager, as he consistently utilizes past disappointments to propel his team forward. Arsenal’s stunning 6-0 victory against West Ham United in the Premier League is a perfect example of the effectiveness of this strategy. Last

South Africa’s third place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast was a result of their victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo through a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Despite their success, it is important to critically examine the team’s performance and identify areas for improvement. Throughout the

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed skepticism about his team’s chances of replicating their historic treble from last season. City, who won the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup in the 2020-2021 campaign, are currently the favorites to win all three competitions again this year. However, Guardiola believes that achieving such

The Rheinland prides itself on a fun-loving approach to life most of the time, but especially in the week of Karneval. It so happens that this flamboyant, multi-day festival of outlandish costumes, inebriation, and generally forgetting about mundane everyday humdrum, coincides with the highly serious business of a Bundesliga Gipfeltreffen (summit meeting). It’s one thing

The absence of Lionel Messi, the record eight-times Ballon D’Or winner, along with his teammate Luis Suárez in an exhibition game in Hong Kong has left fans infuriated and organizers disappointed. Inter Miami, the MLS club, has issued an apology for the late decision to not let Messi play, stating that the club deemed it

Gareth Southgate, the current manager of the England national football team, has not ruled out the possibility of remaining in his role until the 2026 World Cup. Southgate, who took charge of England in 2016, has a contract with the English Football Association until December of this year. Speaking after the draw for the UEFA