The German Football League (DFL) made a significant announcement on Wednesday, revealing that they have decided to abandon plans to sell a stake in their media rights income to an outside investor. This decision comes after months of increasingly disruptive protests by fans. In December, clubs in Germany’s first- and second-tier football leagues had voted
Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has recently expressed his desire to represent France at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Despite the fact that the squads are typically made up of under-23 players, with the allowance of three overage players, Griezmann, at 32 years old, still sees this as a possibility for himself. This
The recent announcement of Thomas Tuchel’s departure from Bayern Munich at the end of the season has sent shockwaves through the footballing world. The decision comes amidst a disappointing run of results for the club, with Bayern currently eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Tuchel himself acknowledged the challenges faced by the team, stating,
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is determined to break away from the club’s history of failures in the Champions League knockout stages. Despite the string of defeats and disappointments in the past, Arteta believes that it is crucial for his players to focus on creating their own legacy rather than dwelling on the past
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has expressed his deep frustration and annoyance towards the constant flow of fabricated stories about his future circulating in the media. Despite having a contract with Barcelona until 2026, de Jong has been plagued by rumors suggesting that he may depart the club to alleviate their wage bill. In a
The shares of Liga MX’s Club América, a branch of Televisa, Mexico’s largest broadcaster, experienced an impressive surge of up to 200% during their market debut on Tuesday. This spin-off entity, also known as Ollamani, encompasses Mexico’s current league champions, Club América, and their legendary Estadio Azteca. The amalgamation of Televisa’s former betting business and
Mile Svilar put on an outstanding performance on his second Serie A start of the season. His player-of-the-match showing helped Roma secure a 3-0 win at Frosinone. Svilar’s clean sheet was well-deserved as he made seven saves and four high ball claims during the game. His contributions were crucial in Daniele De Rossi’s side’s victory.
The recent news that Marseille manager Gennaro Gattuso has been sacked after just five months in charge has taken the football world by surprise. The decision, announced by the club on Tuesday, comes in the wake of a disappointing 1-0 loss to 10-man Brest, which dealt a severe blow to the team’s chances of qualifying
Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner recently had his suspension lifted for violating Major League Soccer’s on-field discrimination policy. The suspension stemmed from allegations that he used a racial slur against New England Revolution forward Bobby Wood during last season’s playoffs, resulting in a three-game suspension in November. However, the suspension was set to carry over
The U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors has greenlit preliminary plans for the 2024 edition of the U.S. Open Cup, but with a twist. According to a source close to the USSF who spoke to ESPN, the upcoming tournament is expected to deviate from recent editions. While details are still being finalized, the decision to