Following Manchester City’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, midfielder Phil Foden was hesitant to declare his team as favourites to reach the semifinals. Despite taking an early lead at the Bernabeu, City found themselves trailing 2-1 at halftime before eventually regaining the lead through goals
AS Roma defender Gianluca Mancini found himself in hot water after waving a flag with a giant rat painted on it at the end of their clash with Lazio in Serie A. The Italian Football Federation opened an investigation following the incident, which took place after Mancini scored the winning goal in the capital derby.
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel was visibly upset with Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg’s failure to award a penalty during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg match against Arsenal. Tuchel described it as a “kid’s mistake” and expressed his frustration at the referee’s explanation on the field. The incident in question occurred in the 66th minute
Martin Dúbravka from Newcastle United stood out with an impressive 8.52 rating in their recent 1-0 win against Fulham. The 35-year-old goalkeeper made four saves and five high-ball claims, showcasing his importance in securing the victory for his team. Sepp van den Berg played a crucial role in Mainz’s 4-0 win over Darmstadt, earning a
Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier has expressed confidence in his current form, stating that he believes he is playing the best football of his career. Dier, who recently made the switch from Tottenham Hotspur to the Bundesliga, is eager to showcase his abilities on the international stage ahead of Euro 2024. Despite not featuring for
The recent terror threat looming over the Champions League quarterfinal ties has sparked concerns among football fans worldwide. UEFA, the governing body of European football, has acknowledged the threat but has assured that the matches will proceed as scheduled. A social media post claiming to be from the Islamic State group hinted at possible attacks
During a recent Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool, fans were taken aback by the sight of goalkeeper André Onana applying Vaseline directly to his gloves. This curious practice raised eyebrows among spectators, with many questioning the effectiveness of such a peculiar modification to his kit. Former United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich shed some
Luis Enrique has the potential to field a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain lineup against Barcelona on Wednesday. The team could feature forwards who have played in or won World Cup finals, such as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Randal Kolo Muani. Additionally, Marco Asensio, Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Bradley Barcola could also be selected to
The recent developments at Manchester United have showcased Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence, with John Murtough, the club’s football director, stepping down from his position. Ratcliffe’s INEOS group now holds control over football operations at Old Trafford after acquiring a 27.7% minority stake from the Glazer family in February. This move marks a significant shift in
Real Madrid have made a request to UEFA to play their Champions League quarterfinal first-leg tie against Manchester City under a closed roof at the Santiago Bernabeu. This request is aimed at boosting the atmosphere for the highly-anticipated match between the two European giants. City and Madrid have faced each other in the Champions League