During the intense showdown between Porto and Arsenal that ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, tempers flared on both sides. Porto coach Sergio Conceicao made a serious accusation against Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, claiming that Arteta had insulted his family during the match. This accusation was made through a UEFA interpreter, further emphasizing the severity
Xavi Hernández, the former Barcelona player turned coach, expressed disdain towards critics labeling Barcelona as the “joke of the Champions League.” This criticism came after Barcelona secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time since 2020. The victory over Napoli, with goals from Fermín López, João Cancelo, and Robert Lewandowski,
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atlético Madrid, has expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s capability to turn around their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Inter Milan. Despite this confidence, Simeone acknowledged that his team has been facing consequences for their recent poor form, stating that “football doesn’t forgive you when you make mistakes.” Atlético
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is on his way back to the pitch after being sidelined for four months due to a calf injury. Despite not having played since November 11th, Mount has now returned to training with the squad at Carrington, showing promising signs of progress. This news comes as a relief to both
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick recently made headlines for his decision to drop three players from the national team squad for upcoming friendly games. The players in question – Marco Grüll, Guido Burgstaller, and Niklas Hedl, all Rapid Vienna players – were filmed taking part in anti-gay chants after a match against Austria Vienna. Rangnick, a
The UEFA Champions League is set to undergo a major change starting from the 2024-25 season. The competition will be expanded to 36 teams, all competing in one league table format. This new format will require a different approach to the draw, as each club will play a total of eight games – four at
Manchester United is gearing up to play against LaLiga team Real Betis in a preseason friendly match scheduled for July 31 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. This encounter comes as a part of United’s preseason tour, which will see them play against top-tier opponents before the start of the new season. The Red Devils
After leading Metz to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over relegation rivals Clermont Foot, Oukidja showcased his shot-stopping abilities with six crucial saves. This outstanding performance by the Algerian goalkeeper helped his team inch closer to the relegation playoff spot, making him a standout player in Ligue 1 this week. Vázquez’s relentless work rate and creative
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again found himself in hot water due to his unprofessional behavior towards the Italian media. In a recent incident, De Laurentiis pushed a cameraman during an interview with Napoli forward Matteo Politano. This outrageous behavior took place on the eve of Napoli’s Champions League round-of-16 second leg at
In a recent development, the Portland Timbers have successfully negotiated with Club América to bring on board the talented Uruguay forward, Jonathan Rodríguez. Sources close to ESPN Mexico have confirmed that a deal has been struck between the two clubs for the acquisition of the player. Rodríguez, who recently trained with Club América’s U-23 squad,