Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, recently shared his thoughts on how his touchline ban against Aston Villa in December might have influenced a change in his behavior on the sidelines. This ban came after receiving three yellow cards in the early part of the season, marking a turning point in how he approached matches moving
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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández believes that his decision to step down at the end of the season has had a positive impact on the team’s recent performance in both LaLiga and the Champions League. Since announcing his departure in January, Barcelona has gone on an unbeaten run of 12 matches, climbing to second place in
Athletic Club fans flooded the streets of Bilbao in a sea of red and white to celebrate their team’s Copa del Rey victory. The players took a unique route through the city on a river boat, marking the club’s first major trophy win in 40 years. The traditional celebration on the barge, ‘La Gabarra,’ drew
New York City officials have recently given the green light to a proposal for the construction of a 25,000-seat soccer stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City FC. The stadium, which is estimated to cost $780 million, is scheduled to be completed by 2027. Situated next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field,
Recently, Premier League clubs have made a significant decision to implement new financial rules starting next season. This move will see the squad cost ratio rules replace the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), marking a change in the financial landscape of English football. According to reports, clubs have agreed in principle to limit their
Inter Miami CF’s recent elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup has sparked criticism from head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino regarding Major League Soccer’s roster rules. Martino expressed his frustration with the team’s inability to compete at the same level as Liga MX due to the restrictions imposed by MLS. He pointed out that the current
In a recent announcement by the English Football League (EFL), Sheffield United has been penalized with a two-point deduction at the beginning of the next season. This penalty was imposed due to defaulting on payments to other clubs during the 2022-2023 season. Additionally, the club has been given a further two points suspended, which will
Recently, former Brazil international Dani Alves made headlines for returning €150,000 to the father of Neymar Jr. The money was initially given to him to help with his defense against a sexual assault charge, for which he was eventually convicted. This gesture of returning the money showcases Alves’ integrity and sense of responsibility, despite the
The recent approval of changes to the MLS roster rules by the board of governors signals a significant shift in how teams can structure their rosters for the upcoming seasons. The changes, which aim to provide more flexibility to clubs, include the relaxing of restrictions on designated players and under-22 initiative signings, an increase in
Rodri, the midfielder for Manchester City, has opened up about the toll that the team’s relentless schedule in pursuit of a second straight treble of major trophies has taken on him. Despite his impressive track record of not tasting defeat in any of his last 66 games for club and country, Rodri acknowledged that there