Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has marked Tuesday’s showdown with Napoli as the most significant match of the season thus far for the Spanish champions. With aspirations for their first Champions League quarterfinal since 2020, Barcelona is geared up for an intense battle at the Olympic Stadium. The last time Barcelona reached the Champions League knockout
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Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro expressed confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso were to leave in the summer. He emphasized that the team would not “fall apart” without Alonso and highlighted the strong foundation that exists within the club. Leverkusen’s impressive performance this season, including a 10-point lead
Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has made headlines by deciding to rest star player Lionel Messi in their recent defeat against Montreal. This bold move has sparked debate among fans and critics alike, with many questioning the wisdom of resting such a key player in a crucial match. Martino, however, has defended his decision,
The recent match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal saw a surprising absence of Lionel Messi from the starting lineup. This decision, while unexpected, highlights the importance of rest and rotation in professional soccer teams. Despite being a key player for Miami, Messi was given the day off to recuperate and prepare for upcoming matches.
During a heated clash between Lecce and Hellas Verona, Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa seemed to have head-butted Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry after the final whistle. This altercation occurred while Henry was arguing with Lecce defender Marin Pongracic. Following the incident, D’Aversa expressed regret for his actions. He mentioned that he was trying to prevent
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has made it clear that Jurgen Klopp’s upcoming departure from Anfield will not have any effect on his own future at the club. Despite the significant role that Klopp has played in the success of Liverpool in recent years, Salah remains committed to the team and is focused on continuing to
The recent decision by Paris Saint-Germain to bench Kylian Mbappé for their Ligue 1 clash against Stade de Reims has raised eyebrows, especially considering the player’s importance to the team. This move is part of an ongoing trend where Mbappé has been receiving reduced playing time amid rumors of his impending departure for Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi, the 36-year-old Argentina star, has been a key player for Inter Miami this season, playing every minute of the team’s MLS matches and the Concacaf Champions League draw. However, assistant coach Javier Morales hinted that Messi could be left out of the starting lineup for the upcoming match against CF Montreal. He emphasized
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, recently made a fervent defense of forward Vinícius Júnior, claiming that he is treated worse on the pitch than any player he has ever coached in his career. Vinícius scored Madrid’s only goal in a recent match, but that was overshadowed by a controversial incident where he shoved Leipzig captain
As Jurgen Klopp prepares to face Pep Guardiola for the final time as Liverpool boss in a Premier League game, he has expressed his deep admiration for the Spanish coach. Despite engaging in a decade-long battle with Guardiola, Klopp has been quick to dismiss the idea of their rivalry. Instead, he acknowledges Guardiola as the