AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi showed his support for the players after they decided not to continue their Serie A match against Udinese on Sunday. The decision came after Udinese defender Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch during the game. When Ndicka fell to the ground, the Ivory Coast central defender had to be
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Football’s governing body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has recently revealed a new protocol aimed at addressing the practice of goalkeepers holding onto the ball to run down the clock. The initiative comes as a response to the current rule that prohibits goalkeepers from holding the ball for more than six seconds, with the
In the last round of action, Bayern Munich’s Sven Ulreich stood out with an impressive rating of 8.26. Despite Bayern losing their Bundesliga crown, Ulreich put on a solid performance in their 2-0 win over Cologne. He made five saves and two high claims, showcasing his goalkeeping prowess. Joshua Kimmich, also from Bayern Munich, received
Real Madrid’s match against Mallorca proved to be a challenging test for the team, especially amidst their Champions League quarterfinal tie against Manchester City. Despite a disjointed first-half performance, a long-range strike from Aurélien Tchouaméni ultimately secured a 1-0 win for Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s strategic decision to make five changes paid off as the
Juventus may be facing the potential loss of center-back Gleison Bremer to Manchester United in 2025, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 27-year-old has been on the Red Devils’ radar for some time, with a reported clause in his contract allowing him to leave for a fee between €60 million to €70 million
AS Roma defender Gianluca Mancini found himself in hot water after waving a flag with a giant rat painted on it at the end of their clash with Lazio in Serie A. The Italian Football Federation opened an investigation following the incident, which took place after Mancini scored the winning goal in the capital derby.
Martin Dúbravka from Newcastle United stood out with an impressive 8.52 rating in their recent 1-0 win against Fulham. The 35-year-old goalkeeper made four saves and five high-ball claims, showcasing his importance in securing the victory for his team. Sepp van den Berg played a crucial role in Mainz’s 4-0 win over Darmstadt, earning a
In the last round of action, Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga stood out as a top performer with a remarkable 9.31 rating. Zentner frustrated RB Leipzig with nine saves and four high-ball claims in Mainz 05’s 0-0 draw. His exceptional goalkeeping skills played a significant role in securing a crucial point for
The recent decision made by Napoli to refuse participation in Serie A’s ‘Keep Racism Out’ campaign has sent shockwaves throughout the football community. This decision was a direct result of the league and Italian football federation’s failure to punish Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi for allegedly using racist language towards defender Juan Jesus during a
Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi was at the center of controversy after Napoli’s Juan Jesus accused him of racially abusing him during a Serie A match. The incident, which occurred on March 17, was brought to light when Juan Jesus reported to the referee that Acerbi had directed a racial slur at him. Despite the