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.
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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
Jude Bellingham, a rising star in the football world, made a significant decision to join Real Madrid instead of Manchester City, where he was expected to play in the Champions League quarterfinal. This decision was not taken lightly, as the young Englishman prioritized playing for the historic Los Blancos over any other team in the
In the last round of action, Bayern Munich’s Sven Ulreich stood out with an impressive rating of 8.26. Despite Bayern losing their Bundesliga crown, Ulreich put on a solid performance in their 2-0 win over Cologne. He made five saves and two high claims, showcasing his goalkeeping prowess. Joshua Kimmich, also from Bayern Munich, received
Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s top goalscorer this season, faced a moment of embarrassment as he missed what could be deemed as the worst penalty kick of his career and of the entire LaLiga season. The striker’s stumble cost Osasuna in a 1-0 home loss to Valencia on Monday. Budimir was granted the disputed penalty kick in
Mallorca recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons when a fan was caught making monkey gestures in response to a goal by Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. The incident, which took place during a LaLiga match, was not only disrespectful but also highlighted the persistent issue of racism in football. Mallorca issued a statement
Real Madrid’s match against Mallorca proved to be a challenging test for the team, especially amidst their Champions League quarterfinal tie against Manchester City. Despite a disjointed first-half performance, a long-range strike from Aurélien Tchouaméni ultimately secured a 1-0 win for Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s strategic decision to make five changes paid off as the
Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has issued a stern warning to those who have been quick to criticize Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham after their recent Champions League performances. Following Madrid’s 3-3 draw with Manchester City, in which both Haaland and Bellingham failed to score, and PSG’s 3-2 loss to
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández believes that his decision to step down at the end of the season has had a positive impact on the team’s recent performance in both LaLiga and the Champions League. Since announcing his departure in January, Barcelona has gone on an unbeaten run of 12 matches, climbing to second place in
Athletic Club fans flooded the streets of Bilbao in a sea of red and white to celebrate their team’s Copa del Rey victory. The players took a unique route through the city on a river boat, marking the club’s first major trophy win in 40 years. The traditional celebration on the barge, ‘La Gabarra,’ drew