The stage is set for the 2024 Champions League final at Wembley as 14-time winners Real Madrid prepare to take on 1997 champions Borussia Dortmund. While Madrid comes into the final as overwhelming favorites, Dortmund has defied the odds to reach this stage despite sitting in fifth position in the Bundesliga. Madrid will be aiming
Vinícius Júnior, despite being praised as a potential Ballon d’Or winner, remains solely concentrated on Real Madrid’s mission to secure their 15th Champions League title. Following his outstanding performance in the Champions League semifinal second-leg triumph against Bayern Munich, the Brazilian player emphasized his determination to prioritize team success over individual accolades. He stated, “Everyone
The latest Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. In the second leg of the semifinal, Bayern Munich found themselves in a crucial moment when a potential equalizer was denied due to an offside call. As the debate rages on, it is
Atlético Madrid recently won an appeal to overturn a two-game partial stadium ban that was imposed by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). This ban was a result of an incident where Athletic Club player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse during a league game between the two teams. In addition to overturning the ban, the RFEF’s
As Bayern Munich’s season comes to an end with little to play for in their final home game against Wolfsburg, all eyes are on the club’s future off the pitch. The recent 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal marked the end of their chances for silverware this season, as Bayer Leverkusen
Looking back at the 2023-24 Champions League semifinals, several players stood out with their exceptional performances on the pitch. One player that caught the attention of many was Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund. Despite being 31 years old and experiencing his first Champions League campaign, Füllkrug showcased his prowess by scoring crucial goals against Paris
The highly anticipated auction for the napkin that kickstarted Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career at Barcelona has finally opened, with a guide price ranging from £300,000 to £500,000. Despite the steep opening price, bidding for this historic item has already reached £220,000 and will remain open until May 17 with Bonhams, a renowned British auction house.
Amnesty International has called on FIFA to release a review investigating the treatment of migrant workers involved in building stadia and infrastructure in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. The independent review, which was conducted following the tournament and approved by the FIFA Council in March, has yet to be made public. Steve Cockburn, Amnesty
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has had a season of mixed emotions. While they have secured another Ligue 1 title, a French Super Cup, and are set to play in the French cup final, there is an overwhelming feeling of failure. The Champions League final was within reach, but missed opportunities and bad luck led to their
Manchester United is reportedly considering a move for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this summer. The 26-year-old’s contract with Craven Cottage is set to expire at the end of the season, potentially paving the way for a free transfer to Old Trafford. Adarabioyo, who has featured in 20 Premier League matches this season and netted two