Chelsea, under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino, have had a rollercoaster of a season in the Premier League. Despite enduring a disappointing campaign, recent back-to-back victories over West Ham and Tottenham have rejuvenated the team’s hopes of salvaging qualification for European football. As the season draws to a close, uncertainty looms over Pochettino’s future at
The recent revamp of the Champions League to a 36-team competition has introduced changes in the allocation of extra places for leagues based on their performance in European competitions. The allocation of these additional spots is determined by the coefficient system, which takes into account the average performance of teams from each country in Europe.
Vinícius Júnior, a 23-year-old forward from Brazil, has been making waves at Real Madrid with his exceptional performances. Carlo Ancelotti, the manager, has praised Vinícius for his recent starring role in the Champions League semi-final win over Bayern Munich. Ancelotti has acknowledged Vinícius as one of the best players in the world and believes that
Manchester City’s young defender, Yan Couto, has been turning heads with his impressive performances on loan at Girona this season. His talent has not gone unnoticed, as Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus are reportedly leading the race to sign him this summer. Couto, who recently earned his first call-up to the Brazil national team, has shown
As Paris Saint-Germain looks ahead to the upcoming season, they are faced with the reality of life without their star player, Kylian Mbappé. With Mbappé on the verge of joining Real Madrid, the club is preparing for a future without one of their biggest talents. The release of the team’s new home kit for the
Real Madrid is rumored to be eyeing Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Toni Kroos in the summer of 2025. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from top clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Los Blancos due to his impressive performances for Leverkusen. Wirtz, however, is reportedly keen
FIFA has recently come under fire for its decision to add new and larger competitions to the already congested calendar of men’s international football. In a scathing letter sent by the global players union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association, FIFA is criticized for making unilateral decisions that primarily benefit its own competitions and commercial
The ongoing conflict between luxury box owners at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium and FIFA regarding access to their seats during the 2026 World Cup has brought to light a 60-year-old deal that gives owners unlimited access to their seats for 99 years. The peculiar history of how the boxes were originally purchased at Azteca by
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has recently signed a new contract with the club until 2027, with an eye-watering release clause of €500 million ($536m). This significant increase in his release clause showcases the high regard in which the club holds him and the commitment they have to retaining his services for the foreseeable future. At
Cavan Sullivan’s story is a tale of ambition, talent, and opportunity. At just 14 years old, he has already secured a groundbreaking contract with the Philadelphia Union, setting a new record in Major League Soccer history. The union between the Union and Manchester City promises a bright future for this emerging star, but also places