Fiorentina’s general manager, Joe Barone, is currently fighting for his life after suffering a cardiac arrest. The events unfolded on Sunday at the team hotel, just before Fiorentina’s scheduled match at Atalanta. Barone was quickly rushed to a hospital in Milan where he remains in critical condition. The severity of the situation has caused the
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Nottingham Forest has been hit with a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR). This decision has significant consequences for the club, as it moves them into the relegation zone, dropping them down to 21 points and placing them in 18th place, just one point behind Luton Town. This penalty
United States’ new home jersey, although dripping in patriotic symbolism, lacks originality and creativity. The design, borrowing heavily from the national flag, seems safe and uninspired, earning a mediocre rating of 6.5/10. The away kit, on the other hand, with its glitchy, spiked graphic and bold slogan, shows a bit more creativity and earns a
Following the FA Cup quarterfinal match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford, two Manchester United fans have been arrested for alleged tragedy chanting related to the Hillsborough disaster. The intensity of the game, which United won 4-3 in the last minute of stoppage time, was marred by the inappropriate behavior of some supporters.
The recent incident involving Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi and Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus has sparked controversy in Italian football. In the Serie A match on Sunday, Juan Jesus, who is Black, was visibly upset during the second half and accused Acerbi of using a racist slur. This led to Acerbi leaving Italy’s national team
Barcelona forward João Félix recently faced a hostile reception from Atlético Madrid fans during his return to the Metropolitano. Despite scoring a goal against his parent club, he was jeered, had his every touch whistled, and even had a plaque dedicated to him dirtied and a shirt burned with his name on it. Félix defended
Mauricio Pochettino found himself under scrutiny from Chelsea fans after his decision to bring in substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke during the FA Cup quarterfinal win over Leicester City. The fans were quick to criticize his judgement, especially regarding the performance of Raheem Sterling. The backlash was evident in the chants of “you don’t
In a surprising turn of events, Wolfsburg announced the appointment of Ralph Hasenhüttl as their new coach on Sunday. This decision came just hours after parting ways with Niko Kovac following a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Augsburg. This defeat marked Wolfsburg’s third consecutive league loss, prompting the need for a change in leadership. Ralph
FC Cincinnati made headlines when they decided to temporarily revoke the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler. This decision came following a dispute over Pfahler’s reporting of some of the club’s player transactions. The MLS club announced that Pfahler’s credential would be revoked for a two-week period, citing reasons related to professionalism and
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham in a recent Premier League match, leaving their chances of securing a top-four finish in jeopardy. The loss not only raised questions about the team’s credentials but also highlighted the need for introspection and self-reflection among the players. Self-Reflection and Personal Accountability Tottenham’s