Brazilian legends Ronaldo Nazário and Rivaldo have praised Vinícius Júnior for his outstanding performances this season, suggesting that he deserves to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award. The young forward played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s success, helping them secure both the LaLiga and Champions League titles. His goal in the Champions League final
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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate about the greatest football manager of all time. According to Rooney, his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson still holds the edge over Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola in terms of ranking the managerial greats. Ferguson’s record of 13 championships during his 26 years
Following a series of altercations between New York City FC and Toronto FC, Major League Soccer has concluded its investigation. The league rebuked the behavior of players and staff from both teams involved, citing poor judgment and behavior contradictory to MLS values. Despite this, no additional fines or suspensions were issued. Head coaches and executives
National team captain Ilkay Gündogan emphasized the importance of having leaders from diverse migration backgrounds to accurately reflect the society in Germany today. As a player with Turkish parents, Gündogan understands the significance of representation and inclusivity in leadership positions. He believes that individuals like him are essential in leading roles to showcase the new
Nottingham Forest is rumored to be on the verge of securing the signing of Scottish striker Che Adams, who is currently playing for Southampton. The 27-year-old forward has had an impressive season, scoring 18 goals, including 16 in the Championship, helping his team, Southampton, secure promotion to the Premier League after defeating Leeds United in
Wolverhampton Wanderers recently made a bold move in the Premier League by proposing to scrap the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, citing concerns over the impact it has had on the sport. However, their motion was met with little support from other clubs in the league, with only one out of the 20 clubs backing
Borussia Dortmund is eager to secure Ian Maatsen on a permanent basis following his loan spell with the club. The 22-year-old full-back proved to be a valuable asset to the team, especially during their Champions League knockout matches. Despite Maatsen’s successful integration into the squad, Dortmund is hesitant to meet Chelsea’s high valuation of £35
In a groundbreaking move, Mexican winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano has been unveiled as the first Designated Player (DP) signing for the MLS expansion team San Diego FC. The official announcement came from the club, confirming that Lozano, who is currently with PSV Eindhoven, will continue playing for the Eredivisie team until 2024. This signing marks
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ attempt to have VAR scrapped from the Premier League starting the 2024/25 season was met with little support from other clubs in the league. In a vote of 19-1, clubs opted to retain the video assistant technology despite ongoing concerns about its implementation. Wolves believed that the slight increase in accuracy brought by
In the world of football, goalkeepers are often overlooked when it comes to lists of top players, especially those under the age of 21. However, the next generation of goalkeepers is starting to make a name for themselves. While experience is often key for success in this position, there are a few young talents who