With the anticipation building up for the upcoming Copa América and European Championship tournaments, Adidas has taken the opportunity to unveil a multitude of home and away kits to be worn by their partner federations. The new designs showcase a common theme which focuses on blending each nation’s footballing identity with modern elements and styles.
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Ben White’s recent contract extension with Arsenal has sparked optimism about the club’s future under manager Mikel Arteta. White himself expressed his belief that the team’s best days are still ahead, especially considering the young age of many key players in the squad. With the likes of Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka also committing their
Atletico Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, expressed his inability to watch the team’s nerve-wracking penalty shootout win against Inter Milan in the Champions League round-of-16, revealing his intense emotional investment in the game. This vulnerability portrayed by a typically stoic figure such as Simeone adds a human element to his coaching persona, making him relatable to
The downfall of Napoli’s once-dominant football team can be traced back to a single, ill-advised certified email that set off a chain of events leading to the club’s destruction in less than a year. It all began with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis exercising the unilateral option to extend coach Luciano Spalletti’s contract, without any
Recently, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) announced the appointment of Michael Edwards as the new Football Chief Executive for Liverpool FC. This is a significant move that signals a new era for the club under the leadership of Edwards. The decision to bring him back to the club has been met with optimism and excitement amongst
Maurizio Sarri, the former coach of Lazio, has made the decision to resign from his position. This move comes after a series of disappointing results for the team, including a recent 2-1 home defeat against Udinese. Sarri handed in his resignation to the club’s management, leading to the announcement of his departure. This resignation marks
During the intense showdown between Porto and Arsenal that ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, tempers flared on both sides. Porto coach Sergio Conceicao made a serious accusation against Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, claiming that Arteta had insulted his family during the match. This accusation was made through a UEFA interpreter, further emphasizing the severity
Xavi Hernández, the former Barcelona player turned coach, expressed disdain towards critics labeling Barcelona as the “joke of the Champions League.” This criticism came after Barcelona secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time since 2020. The victory over Napoli, with goals from Fermín López, João Cancelo, and Robert Lewandowski,
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atlético Madrid, has expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s capability to turn around their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Inter Milan. Despite this confidence, Simeone acknowledged that his team has been facing consequences for their recent poor form, stating that “football doesn’t forgive you when you make mistakes.” Atlético
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick recently made headlines for his decision to drop three players from the national team squad for upcoming friendly games. The players in question – Marco Grüll, Guido Burgstaller, and Niklas Hedl, all Rapid Vienna players – were filmed taking part in anti-gay chants after a match against Austria Vienna. Rangnick, a