The Premier League’s Independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel recently backed referee Chris Kavanagh’s call to send off Declan Rice in a match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion. Rice, who was already cautioned, interfered with play by knocking the ball off the pitch, resulting in a second yellow card and subsequent dismissal. The
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Goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, at 39 years old, is setting his sights on a historic achievement – being called up for a record sixth World Cup in 2026. This goal is unprecedented in the realm of male football players, making it a significant milestone if he were to achieve it. While the road ahead may
Cristiano Ronaldo recently expressed his faith in Kylian Mbappé’s ability to excel at Real Madrid. In a statement made on his YouTube channel, Ronaldo not only endorsed Mbappé’s future success at the prestigious club but also predicted that the French international could potentially win a Ballon d’Or in the coming years. Ronaldo’s endorsement of Mbappé
In a recent statement, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his optimism about having star player Lionel Messi available for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October. Despite Messi’s absence due to a right ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final against Colombia in July, Scaloni remains hopeful that Messi will be back on the
Harry Kane, the renowned England striker, recently expressed his belief that he is currently at his “physical and mental peak.” Kane, who is set to earn his 100th England cap, has been reflecting on his career and looking ahead to the future. Drawing inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo, who at 39 years old scored his 901st
Antony, the Brazilian winger, has found himself on the fringes at Manchester United, with only one minute of gameplay in the Premier League so far this season. Despite interest from Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, Antony is determined to stay at Old Trafford according to sources. The player is eager for more playing time but
Valencia Football Club has taken disciplinary action against their forward, Rafa Mir, following his arrest by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged crime of sexual assault. While the club has not released specific details of the disciplinary measures, sources have indicated that Mir will face fines and isolation from the rest of the
Real Madrid’s rising star, Rodrygo, recently highlighted the crucial role that Neymar plays in Brazil’s national team as they aim to secure their sixth World Cup victory in 2026. Speaking in an interview with ESPN Brasil, the 23-year-old emphasized the significance of having Neymar on the roster, referring to him as their star player and
Barcelona’s 17-year-old midfielder, Marc Bernal, has recently agreed to a contract extension with the club, despite suffering a season-ending ACL injury. The new deal will keep Bernal at the club until 2026, with the option to extend it for an additional three seasons until 2029. This extension comes as a show of faith from Barcelona
Rodrygo recently expressed his disappointment at being left off this year’s Ballon d’Or shortlist despite his contributions to Real Madrid’s success last season. The young player stated in an exclusive interview with ESPN that he was upset at the snub and felt that he deserved a place among the 30 nominees. Despite his frustration, Rodrygo