Following England’s heartbreaking loss in the Euro 2020 final, Jadon Sancho, along with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, faced a wave of racist abuse online. Despite the passage of time, Sancho revealed that he has not fully recovered from the trauma inflicted by the hateful messages. In an interview with CNN, he admitted that the
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As the 2023-24 season comes to a close, the CIES Football Observatory has released its list of the 100 most valuable players in men’s football. This list is not simply based on reputation or popularity but uses a custom algorithm that takes into account various factors such as age, contract length, minutes played, and the
The shock announcement that Toni Kroos will be retiring from football after the European Championships this summer has left many Real Madrid fans in disbelief. His final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt will be at Wembley on June 1, when the club faces Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. Kroos, who has been
Ian Maatsen, a 22-year-old defender on loan from Chelsea to Borussia Dortmund, finds himself in a state of limbo regarding his future at Stamford Bridge. Despite his impressive performances in Dortmund’s unexpected journey to the Champions League final, Maatsen remains unsure whether he has a place in Chelsea’s long-term plans. The Netherlands under-21 international has
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has expressed his readiness to start in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. Despite facing two serious knee injuries and being sidelined for a significant part of the season, Courtois has maintained exceptional form since his return to action on May 4 against Cádiz. He has managed
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
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
Jude Bellingham, a rising star in the world of football, is set to play a pivotal role in the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. This game holds special significance for Bellingham, as he faces his former club in a showdown at Wembley Stadium. The 20-year-old midfielder has had an impressive debut
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, has expressed the team’s readiness for the final clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. After closing out their LaLiga season with a 0-0 draw against Real Betis, Madrid now has a week to prepare for the Champions League final. With the rich history of success in the European
Barcelona’s position in Pot 1 for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage draw has been confirmed following AS Roma’s absence from the competition. AS Roma’s chance to be in the Champions League was dependent on Atalanta finishing fifth in Serie A, thereby passing down their spot to Roma in sixth. However, Atalanta secured a