Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández remains resilient despite his team’s recent struggles in LaLiga. Following a disappointing 3-3 draw against Granada, where defensive errors were once again a prominent feature, Barcelona finds themselves 10 points behind league leaders Real Madrid. Despite the significant gap in points, Xavi refuses to give up on the title race, emphasizing
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After a crushing 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid, Girona’s coach Míchel openly acknowledged the vast difference in skill level between the two teams. In a post-match news conference, Míchel stated, “We tried to stand up to them, but when Madrid are at their best, we can’t get there.” This candid admission shed light on the
The anti-investor protests in the German soccer league have been escalating, with fans taking more drastic measures to demonstrate their displeasure. Most recently, during a second-division game between Hamburg SV and Hannover, the match was repeatedly interrupted by disruptive fan actions. During the game, Hamburg supporters attached thick metal bicycle locks to the goalpost, causing
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has expressed doubt about his team’s chances of repeating last season’s treble. Despite being the favourites to win the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup this season, Guardiola believes that achieving such a feat is highly unlikely. He emphasized the complexity of the task, stating that no English team
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has decided to postpone the introduction of a new blue card as part of the trials of sin bins in professional football. This decision comes after measures were announced in November to improve player behavior and increase respect for match officials. The IFAB was supposed to announce protocols for
Inter Miami is reportedly in negotiations with Argentinos Juniors to sign Federico Redondo, a rising talent in Argentine football. The 21-year-old midfielder, who is also a part of the Argentina youth international team, comes from a strong footballing lineage with his father being the legendary Fernando Redondo. Sources have indicated that Inter Miami’s discussions to
Premier League bosses such as Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Ange Postecoglou have voiced their opposition to the International Football Association Board’s (IFAB) plan to introduce blue cards in professional football. This trial aims to assess whether temporary dismissals for dissent and tactical offenses can improve player behavior and respect for match officials. However, the
Gareth Southgate, the current manager of the England national football team, has left the possibility of staying in his role up until the 2026 World Cup open. Despite having a contract with the English Football Association until December of this year, Southgate expressed his willingness to consider his future after the upcoming European Championship. In
Midfielder Aleix García has expressed Girona’s ambition to make a significant statement by defeating Real Madrid at the Bernabéu and reclaiming the top spot in LaLiga. Despite having only lost once in 23 league games this season, which was against Madrid back in September, Girona finds themselves in a promising position heading into the match.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin made a surprising announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2027, just one hour after controversial changes to the governing body’s statutes were approved. Ceferin stated that he is “tired of COVID, tired of two wars” and opposed the idea of a rival Super League, which he referred to as