AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi showed his support for the players after they decided not to continue their Serie A match against Udinese on Sunday. The decision came after Udinese defender Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch during the game. When Ndicka fell to the ground, the Ivory Coast central defender had to be
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Xavi’s announcement of stepping down as Barcelona’s manager at the end of the season came as a shock to many. Despite his success and undeniable talent, he conveyed the emotional toll that the job was taking on him. The lack of respect and the mental health challenges faced as a coach were highlighted by his
The landscape of sports betting in the United States changed forever on May 14, 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. This decision allowed states to legalize sports betting, opening up new markets and opportunities for both the gaming industry and professional leagues. However, along with
Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez has recently emerged as a surprising candidate to take over as Barcelona coach, following Xavi Hernández’s departure. Initially considered only as an interim option, Márquez’s name has gained traction within the club as they search for a new leader in the aftermath of Barcelona’s Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández expressed his frustration and disappointment after his team’s elimination from the Champions League following a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Xavi criticized Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs for his decision to send off Ronald Araújo, claiming it was a game-changing moment that ultimately cost Barcelona the match. The red card came at
Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé expressed his deep pride in helping his hometown club achieve their first Champions League title. After a stunning performance against Barcelona, where he scored twice in a comeback 4-1 victory, Mbappe emphasized that his focus is solely on bringing glory to the French capital. Mbappe shared his aspirations of winning the
Securing a spot in the Champions League semifinals is a significant achievement for any football club, especially for one like Arsenal, who have not reached this stage since 2009. Mikel Arteta emphasizes the transformative effect that advancing past a powerhouse like Bayern Munich would have on the club’s morale and reputation. Arteta’s message to his
Football’s governing body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has recently revealed a new protocol aimed at addressing the practice of goalkeepers holding onto the ball to run down the clock. The initiative comes as a response to the current rule that prohibits goalkeepers from holding the ball for more than six seconds, with the
Harry Kane, the talented striker, has always had a burning desire to prove his critics wrong. No stranger to challenges, Kane’s journey began with Arsenal before making a name for himself at Tottenham Hotspur. Despite being released by Arsenal at the tender age of nine, Kane used this setback as fuel to excel in his
Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been suspended by Werder Bremen until the end of the season for his refusal to play in their recent match against Bayer Leverkusen. Keita, 29, found out that he was not in the starting lineup and decided not to travel with the team to the game. This behavior led