A recent social media post by Real Madrid caused a significant rift between the club and one of its star players, Vinícius Júnior. The controversial Instagram post featured a photo of Vinícius kissing the club’s badge, but with an added sticker depicting the logo of Israeli DJ duo ‘Vini Vici.’ This sticker included a graphic
Recently, LaLiga made headlines when it announced its decision to report “deplorable racist chants” from a group of Atlético Madrid supporters to the Spain prosecutors’ office. The chants targeted Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, with derogatory remarks like “Vinícius chimpanzee” being heard in a video that circulated on social media. The incident took place outside
In a surprising move, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced a squad for the upcoming friendly internationals against France and the Netherlands that includes six newcomers. Among these newcomers is Bayern Munich teenager Aleksandar Pavlovic, whose standout performances in midfield have earned him a call-up to the national team. This bold decision by Nagelsmann to
The resignation of Barcelona’s vice president of finance, Eduard Romeu, has sent shockwaves through the Catalan club. Romeu cited professional reasons for his decision to step down mid-season, becoming the latest in a series of resignations from directors and executives since president Joan Laporta was elected three years ago. Romeu’s departure comes at a critical
With the anticipation building up for the upcoming Copa América and European Championship tournaments, Adidas has taken the opportunity to unveil a multitude of home and away kits to be worn by their partner federations. The new designs showcase a common theme which focuses on blending each nation’s footballing identity with modern elements and styles.
Ben White’s recent contract extension with Arsenal has sparked optimism about the club’s future under manager Mikel Arteta. White himself expressed his belief that the team’s best days are still ahead, especially considering the young age of many key players in the squad. With the likes of Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka also committing their
Atletico Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, expressed his inability to watch the team’s nerve-wracking penalty shootout win against Inter Milan in the Champions League round-of-16, revealing his intense emotional investment in the game. This vulnerability portrayed by a typically stoic figure such as Simeone adds a human element to his coaching persona, making him relatable to
The downfall of Napoli’s once-dominant football team can be traced back to a single, ill-advised certified email that set off a chain of events leading to the club’s destruction in less than a year. It all began with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis exercising the unilateral option to extend coach Luciano Spalletti’s contract, without any
Recently, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) announced the appointment of Michael Edwards as the new Football Chief Executive for Liverpool FC. This is a significant move that signals a new era for the club under the leadership of Edwards. The decision to bring him back to the club has been met with optimism and excitement amongst
Maurizio Sarri, the former coach of Lazio, has made the decision to resign from his position. This move comes after a series of disappointing results for the team, including a recent 2-1 home defeat against Udinese. Sarri handed in his resignation to the club’s management, leading to the announcement of his departure. This resignation marks