The exclusion of Thibaut Courtois from the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 has raised many eyebrows, especially considering he is poised to play in the Champions League final. Last June, Courtois made headlines when he walked out on the Belgium squad after not being named captain following Eden Hazard’s retirement. This decision led to a
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Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface capped off a remarkable season with German Cup glory for Bayer Leverkusen, as they secured the domestic double after finishing as Invincible champions in the Bundesliga. The loss against Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League final had left some doubts about their performance, but their victory against Kaiserslautern in the
As another week of MLS matches comes to a close, it is time to take a closer look at the latest Power Rankings by ESPN. These rankings are determined by a variety of factors including key season statistics, recent performance, Opta computer ratings, and writer observations. Let’s delve into the rankings and see which clubs
Despite interest from top Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Brighton, Kieran McKenna has decided to stay at Ipswich Town. A source close to the situation has told ESPN that McKenna values the loyalty he feels towards Ipswich, the club that gave him his first managerial role back in 2021. Moreover, McKenna
Carlo Ancelotti’s witty and humorous approach to handling the debate on whether to start Thibaut Courtois or Andriy Lunin in the Champions League final adds a touch of light-heartedness to what is undoubtedly a serious decision. His ability to crack jokes and maintain a sense of fun while addressing such a crucial issue demonstrates his
Reports from sources have revealed that Chelsea has initiated contact with Leicester City to seek permission to engage in discussions with Enzo Maresca. The Italian manager has been identified as the leading candidate to take over the reins from Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge. Maresca, who is 44 years old, achieved success by guiding Leicester
The managerial landscape in European football is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, with several top clubs simultaneously searching for their next head coach. Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, and Chelsea are all in the hunt for a new manager to lead their teams to success. This highly competitive situation reflects the intense pressure on clubs to
A recent ruling by Spanish judge Sofía Gil García has sent shockwaves through the world of football. The judge ordered FIFA and UEFA to cease their opposition to the European Super League (ESL), citing anticompetitive behavior and an abuse of their dominant positions. In her decision, Gil García highlighted that the governing bodies were in
Atlético Madrid recently made headlines by announcing their decision to go back to using the club’s 1947 crest starting July 1. This move comes after facing significant backlash over the updated badge that was introduced in 2017. The modernized emblem failed to resonate with the fans, prompting a massive response from the club members. With
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández had ambitious plans to revamp the squad if he had remained at the helm. With a desire for change, Xavi sought to make significant moves in the transfer market, targeting key players such as Robert Lewandowski, João Félix, João Cancelo, and Vitor Roque. Xavi’s radical plans focused primarily on the