After 12 years of venturing into different clubs across Europe and the United States, Xherdan Shaqiri has finally returned to where it all began – FC Basel. The Swiss playmaker expressed his joy and pride in rejoining his hometown club, highlighting the deep connection he has always maintained with Basel since his childhood days. Shaqiri’s
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Chelsea recently completed their 10th summer signing with Pedro Neto joining the club from Wolves in a £54 million deal. However, head coach Enzo Maresca has made it clear that the club is still targeting further incomings before the end of the transfer window. Despite the flurry of new arrivals, including players like Tosin Adarabioyo
Julian Alvarez, the Argentina international, recently made the decision to leave Manchester City after two seasons in search of a new challenge. Despite having a contract with City until June 2028, Alvarez completed a move to Atletico Madrid for a fee of £82 million ($104m). During his unveiling at his new club, Alvarez expressed his
There have been recent developments regarding the future of United States international Weston McKennie at Juventus. Initially, it seemed like McKennie was on his way out of the Serie A club this summer. However, according to ESPN sources, the 25-year-old midfielder could now potentially stay at Juventus. This change of plans comes after McKennie held
Under the leadership of manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal players are driven by a strong desire to win the league and improve upon their second-place finish from the previous season. Despite narrowly missing out on the Premier League title last season, the players are determined to achieve a better outcome in the upcoming campaign. Arteta revealed
The father of Lamine Yamal, Mounir Nasraoui, is currently in the hospital recovering from multiple stab wounds. The incident occurred near a parking lot in Mataró, a town just outside Barcelona. Nasraoui’s condition is reported to be improving, and he has expressed gratitude for the care he is receiving. Following the attack, Nasraoui was taken
Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot has taken a bold stance by declaring that not making any signings during the summer transfer window does not equate to weakness for the club. Slot firmly believes in the strength of his existing squad and has emphasized this in his recent statements. Despite the losses of key players such
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recently announced that the club’s new signing, Dani Olmo, is not yet fit enough to participate in the upcoming LaLiga opener against Valencia. Despite Olmo’s hefty price tag of €55 million ($60.4m) from RB Leipzig, he has not been able to join the team’s training sessions until last Saturday. Flick emphasized
In a move that marks a significant milestone for FIFA, the international governing body of football has secured a sponsorship deal with Bank of America ahead of the anticipated 2026 men’s World Cup. This partnership, the first of its kind for FIFA since the ousting of former president Sepp Blatter in 2015 due to corruption
English football has had a tumultuous relationship with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, with incidents like the one involving Luis Díaz at Tottenham Hotspur in September 2023 haunting the reputation of referees. The negative perception of VAR among fans has only grown over the years due to high-profile mistakes eroding trust in the system.