Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France, has recently expressed his mentality towards failure as he rejoins the national team after an unsuccessful Euro 2024 campaign. Despite reaching the semifinals of the tournament and describing it as a failure, Mbappé’s mindset has evolved due to this experience and his move to Real Madrid. In a news
Japan showcased an impressive attacking display in the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Hajime Moriyasu introduced a new system, the 3-4-2-1 formation, which allowed the team to utilize their attacking talent effectively. The deployment of three central defenders and two central midfielders was conventional, but the inclusion
Gio Reyna, the talented Borussia Dortmund and USMNT midfielder, finds himself in a challenging position as the summer transfer window has closed. Despite his potential and abilities, Reyna has struggled to secure significant playing time with the German club. Last season, he only managed to accumulate 329 minutes in 13 league and cup appearances, casting
French liquor company Pernod Ricard recently announced the cancellation of a new sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain due to protests from Marseille. This decision came after strong objections from Marseille fans, who felt that the anise-flavored aperitif pastis, which is closely associated with their city, should not be aligned with PSG. The cancellation of the
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been effusive in his praise for new manager Hansi Flick, whom he describes as a “sergeant” driving the team to new heights. Under Flick’s guidance, Barcelona has enjoyed a stellar start to the season, winning all four of their LaLiga matches. Pedri attributes this success to the team’s intensified work ethic
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella recently spoke out about the importance of stability for achieving success, drawing from his experiences both with his national team, Spain, and his club, Chelsea. Despite his standout performance during Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, Cucurella has faced challenges at the club level since joining Chelsea in a significant deal from Brighton.
The Valencia forward Rafa Mir was recently released on bail after being arrested on Sunday following allegations of sexual assault. The accusations involved two women who claimed that Mir and another footballer, Pablo Jara, had assaulted them after meeting at a nightclub. Mir’s passport was confiscated, and a restraining order was imposed, preventing him from
With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is up in the air. The Egyptian forward has been a key player for the club, with an impressive record of 214 goals and 92 assists from 352 games. Despite rejecting a £150 million offer for him in 2023, Liverpool
Sports are unpredictable, but when animals get involved, the game takes a whole new twist. A raccoon caused a brief stoppage during a friendly match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park in Philadelphia. Imagine the confusion as workers attempted to remove the raccoon from the field, resulting in an
It has been reported that Crystal Palace’s attacking midfielder, Eberechi Eze, could be available for a transfer next year with a release clause of £68 million. This clause can be activated with an upfront offer of £60 million plus an additional £8 million in add-ons. Despite interest from clubs like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and