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
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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.
Kylian Mbappé, the talented footballer from France, recently raised concerns about the increasingly packed schedule of European football leagues. Drawing a parallel with the NBA season, Mbappé expressed worries about the potential effects of adopting a basketball-style load management approach in football. Coming off a season where he played a total of 63 matches for
Benfica has unequivocally denied any ongoing negotiations with Manchester United regarding the potential transfer of João Neves. Despite rumors suggesting that United is keen on acquiring the young holding midfielder, Benfica has made it clear that they have no intention of parting ways with Neves in the current transfer window. The club’s statement explicitly refuted
The former president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, made headlines when he launched his own NFT (Non-Fungible Token) on Wednesday. This move comes at a time when Rubiales is facing serious allegations of sexual assault and coercion in a Madrid court. The charges stem from his conduct following the Women’s World Cup final
Giorgio Chiellini, who recently announced his retirement from professional football, has made a surprising return to the field, not as a player, but as a player development coach for LAFC. This unexpected move comes just a month after Chiellini bid farewell to his playing career, marking a new chapter in his journey in the soccer
Giovanni Reyna, the young talent from Borussia Dortmund, is eager to secure a move away from the club in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite his potential, Reyna has struggled to make an impact on the pitch this season, with only 320 minutes of playing time across 12 matches in all competitions. This lack of