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.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández expressed his frustration and disappointment after his team’s elimination from the Champions League following a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Xavi criticized Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs for his decision to send off Ronald Araújo, claiming it was a game-changing moment that ultimately cost Barcelona the match. The red card came at
Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé expressed his deep pride in helping his hometown club achieve their first Champions League title. After a stunning performance against Barcelona, where he scored twice in a comeback 4-1 victory, Mbappe emphasized that his focus is solely on bringing glory to the French capital. Mbappe shared his aspirations of winning the
Securing a spot in the Champions League semifinals is a significant achievement for any football club, especially for one like Arsenal, who have not reached this stage since 2009. Mikel Arteta emphasizes the transformative effect that advancing past a powerhouse like Bayern Munich would have on the club’s morale and reputation. Arteta’s message to his
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
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his lack of fear towards Real Madrid, a team with a staggering 14 Champions League titles. Despite facing them multiple times in the past, Guardiola remains unfazed and focused on the upcoming quarterfinal second leg clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. He acknowledges the rivalry but maintains
Harry Kane, the talented striker, has always had a burning desire to prove his critics wrong. No stranger to challenges, Kane’s journey began with Arsenal before making a name for himself at Tottenham Hotspur. Despite being released by Arsenal at the tender age of nine, Kane used this setback as fuel to excel in his
Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been suspended by Werder Bremen until the end of the season for his refusal to play in their recent match against Bayer Leverkusen. Keita, 29, found out that he was not in the starting lineup and decided not to travel with the team to the game. This behavior led
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