The Netherlands national team has been hit with disappointing news as Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the upcoming European Championships. The 27-year-old midfielder suffered a right ankle injury during Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid in April, which has ultimately led to him missing out on the tournament. Expressing his disappointment, De Jong
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In a groundbreaking initiative, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) have introduced a scheme that aims to provide a direct pathway for former players to transition into a career in refereeing. This program is designed to fast-track the development of individuals with a playing background, offering them the
Manchester United is contemplating the possibility of parting ways with current manager Erik ten Hag and have been exploring various options. One of the names that have come up in discussions is Thomas Tuchel. However, sources close to the club have revealed to ESPN that Tuchel is not likely to be the chosen one if
As Gareth Southgate’s England squad gears up for Euro 2024, they received a special visit from The Prince of Wales before departing to Germany. The royal visit was a morale booster, as they were wished well and presented with their squad numbers for the upcoming tournament. This gesture added a touch of regality to their
Scotland assistant John Carver provided reassurance to fans and the coaching staff after captain Andy Robertson appeared to go down in training on Monday morning. The injury scare came amidst a string of unfortunate injuries affecting Scotland’s squad ahead of their European Championship opener against the host nation Germany. However, Carver quickly dispelled any concerns,
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear that a return to Barcelona is not on the cards for him in the future. Despite his contract with City expiring in June 2025, Guardiola shut down any rumors of a potential comeback to the Catalan club. This statement comes after his previous hint in May
Real Madrid recently made headlines after allegations arose that the club planned to refuse participation in FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup tournament next summer. These claims stemmed from an interview conducted by Italian newspaper Il Giornale, where coach Carlo Ancelotti seemingly suggested that Madrid would decline the invitation to participate in the revamped 32-team
The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Palestine’s men’s national football team cannot be understated. The team, after securing a place in the final rounds of World Cup qualification, are facing the prospect of not being able to play in their home nation due to security concerns. The last time they played at home was
In a recent development in the world of football, three fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years due to the racist abuse aimed at Vinícius Júnior at Mestalla in May 2023. The incident occurred during Real Madrid’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat against Valencia, causing the game to
FC Dallas recently announced the departure of manager Nico Estevez, citing a lackluster performance under his leadership. Estevez, who had a regular season record of 28-27-29 over three seasons, failed to bring the team to the heights it enjoyed in the mid-2010s under former manager Oscar Pareja. The Decision The decision to part ways with