Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and his team’s negotiations to acquire Manchester United hit a roadblock as they repeatedly failed to provide proof of funding during the process. Documents submitted to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that Sheikh Jassim did not present the necessary “customary financing commitment letters” during talks
The United States men’s national soccer team has a rich history of exceptional goalkeepers, from Tony Meola to Tim Howard. These legendary figures have carried the team through two decades with their superb performances. Whether it was Kasey Keller’s heroics against Brazil in the 1998 Gold Cup or Brad Friedel’s standout display in the 2002
The latest transfer window rumors suggest that both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea. Despite competition from other clubs, both Premier League sides are keen on the 22-year-old player. Arsenal sees Barrenetxea as a top option to provide competition for their current wingers, while Tottenham’s manager, Ange
MLS franchise LAFC made major waves in the soccer world by acquiring a majority stake in Grasshopper, a Swiss club with a rich history dating back to 1886. This move marks the latest instance of an American-backed club entering the European soccer scene, with LAFC taking the reins from Chinese owner Jenny Wang. While Grasshopper
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is facing a tough time as reports suggest that some of the first-team players are losing faith in him. Despite this, Xavi remains determined and committed to the cause. He made it clear that if he feels the players are no longer with him, he would step down as head coach.
Kylian Mbappé, the talented footballer from France, recently raised concerns about the increasingly packed schedule of European football leagues. Drawing a parallel with the NBA season, Mbappé expressed worries about the potential effects of adopting a basketball-style load management approach in football. Coming off a season where he played a total of 63 matches for
Benfica has unequivocally denied any ongoing negotiations with Manchester United regarding the potential transfer of João Neves. Despite rumors suggesting that United is keen on acquiring the young holding midfielder, Benfica has made it clear that they have no intention of parting ways with Neves in the current transfer window. The club’s statement explicitly refuted
The former president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, made headlines when he launched his own NFT (Non-Fungible Token) on Wednesday. This move comes at a time when Rubiales is facing serious allegations of sexual assault and coercion in a Madrid court. The charges stem from his conduct following the Women’s World Cup final
Manchester United’s recent struggles in the transfer market have been evident with the departure of high-value players such as Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho. Both players, initially seen as promising additions, have now been deemed as failed signings after being ushered out of the club. The question arises whether these players were always
Giorgio Chiellini, who recently announced his retirement from professional football, has made a surprising return to the field, not as a player, but as a player development coach for LAFC. This unexpected move comes just a month after Chiellini bid farewell to his playing career, marking a new chapter in his journey in the soccer