May 25 has been officially declared as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly. This day commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament held during the 1924 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Football, also known as soccer in the United States, is considered the most popular sport globally, with a
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The English Premier League and Fanatics recently announced an exclusive partnership that will see Fanatics Collectibles become the sole provider of EPL trading cards, trading card games, and stickers starting in June 2025. This multi-year deal opens up a new chapter for EPL collectibles, as Fanatics brings an impressive track record and a dedication to
The Soccer Tournament is set to kick off with an exciting matchup between Burnley, co-owned by NFL legend J.J. Watt, and Concafa SC, led by former NFL punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee. This 7-on-7, $1 million winner-take-all event will take place from June 5-10 in Cary, North Carolina, with ESPN+ broadcasting all the action.
Real Madrid will be receiving the LaLiga trophy in a private ceremony at the club’s Valdebebas training ground this coming Sunday. Sources have confirmed that this ceremony will be taking place behind closed doors. The Spanish football federation, responsible for the league trophy, initially intended to hand over the trophy at Madrid’s next game, which
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has announced that he will be returning to his homeland of Brazil to rejoin Fluminense after his contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the season. The 39-year-old made the decision public on April 29, ending his four-year tenure with the English club. Silva has now signed a contract with
The statement from Getafe president Angel Torres regarding Mason Greenwood’s future at Manchester United has been quite definitive. According to Torres, Greenwood is expected to continue playing at the Spanish club for at least another season. Despite the player’s desires to remain in Spain, the uncertainty lies with Manchester United’s intentions to sell him if
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy, awarded to him for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, will be up for auction in France on June 6. This marks the first time a Golden Ball trophy will be auctioned off, and there are high expectations for the amount it will fetch. The auction
In the upcoming Champions League semifinal match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the spotlight will not only be on the team tactics and star players but also on the contrasting coaching styles of Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel. While both coaches have proven their worth, their approaches to leadership and communication differ drastically. Carlo
Unai Simón (Athletic Club | La Liga) – 9.92 rating Unai Simón was outstanding in Athletic Club’s 2-0 win against Getafe, making a total of nine saves, including a crucial penalty stop. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory for his team. Yerry Mina (Cagliari | Serie A) – 8.09 Yerry Mina, who had
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has emphasized the importance of star forward Kylian Mbappé contributing defensively in their upcoming Champions League semifinal second leg against Borussia Dortmund. Despite a quiet first-leg performance from the French captain, Enrique believes that Mbappé needs to be involved at both ends of the pitch to help the team overturn