Sporting Kansas City recently made the decision to terminate the contract of sporting director Gavin Wilkinson, just over a week after his appointment. This move came following significant fan backlash, as Wilkinson had been implicated in multiple investigations during his time as general manager and president of soccer at the Portland Timbers and Thorns. The
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Manchester United’s forward, Anthony Martial, is currently facing a difficult decision regarding his hip injury. According to a source, he will be holding discussions with the club’s medical department to determine whether surgery is necessary to correct the issue. Martial had been out of action due to an illness in December, but now he is
Manchester City is currently in discussions with West Ham regarding a potential loan deal for Kalvin Phillips, as per a source from ESPN. This move comes as Phillips is seeking more playing time to secure his spot in the England squad for the upcoming European Championships. It is understood that West Ham, along with several
LaLiga has taken a strong stand against racism by filing a legal complaint to a Spanish court regarding the alleged racist chanting directed towards Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior by Atlético Madrid supporters. The chants of “Vinícius you are a monkey” heard as fans entered Atlético’s Metropolitano stadium have sparked outrage and condemnation. Historical Context
Bayern Munich is reportedly looking into the possibility of signing Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier if they are unable to secure a deal for Paris Saint-Germain defender Nordi Mukiele. Sources close to the situation have revealed that Bayern’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, is still keen on bringing in a right-back this transfer window, especially after missing out on
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has recently announced that Ivan Toney will be taking on the role of captain for the team upon his return from an eight-month ban. Toney’s suspension was a result of being charged with numerous breaches of betting regulations by the English Football Association (FA). However, after being diagnosed as a
Manchester United are reportedly considering a revamp of their defense for the upcoming summer transfer window. The club is waiting for INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% stake to be approved by the Premier League, with the deal expected to be finalized in February. INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford has already started making
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and his team’s negotiations to acquire Manchester United hit a roadblock as they repeatedly failed to provide proof of funding during the process. Documents submitted to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that Sheikh Jassim did not present the necessary “customary financing commitment letters” during talks
MLS franchise LAFC made major waves in the soccer world by acquiring a majority stake in Grasshopper, a Swiss club with a rich history dating back to 1886. This move marks the latest instance of an American-backed club entering the European soccer scene, with LAFC taking the reins from Chinese owner Jenny Wang. While Grasshopper
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is facing a tough time as reports suggest that some of the first-team players are losing faith in him. Despite this, Xavi remains determined and committed to the cause. He made it clear that if he feels the players are no longer with him, he would step down as head coach.