Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to cope without the injured Jude Bellingham for their Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Bellingham, who sustained a sprained ankle during a LaLiga game against Girona, is Madrid’s top scorer this season with 20 goals across all competitions. Despite his absence,
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Serie A clubs recently voted on whether to reduce the number of teams in the Italian top division from 20 to 18. The proposal was put forward by Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and AS Roma, with the aim of improving the quality of football and reducing the number of games played. However, the majority
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
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