Barcelona recently announced the signing of United States youth international Pedro Soma from Catalan team Cornellà. This move showcases the growing trend of American talent making their way through Barcelona’s youth system, known as La Masia. Pedro Soma, an 18-year-old midfielder born in Boca Raton, Florida, to a Brazilian mother and American father, relocated to
Arsenal has been handed a challenging draw in the UEFA Champions League’s new first-round format. The draw ceremony in Monaco revealed that the Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, among others, as they aim to clinch their first-ever top-tier European trophy. The revamped Champions League now features 36 teams in a single league
The Champions League draw has been made for the upcoming season, and it is set to be an exciting one. Liverpool have been drawn against Spanish giants Real Madrid in what promises to be a thrilling tie. The tournament has undergone changes this year, with a new 36-team league format in place. In addition to
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss several upcoming games due to a minor muscle injury, the club confirmed. This setback adds to the injury issues faced by United, with forward Rasmus Højlund and defenders Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, and Victor Lindelof also ruled out ahead of the game against Liverpool.
Rebecca Welch made headlines when she announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her legacy as a trailblazer in the world of football officiating is undeniable, as she was the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023 and the first woman to officiate a game
Bayern Munich’s recent 3-2 victory against VfL Wolfsburg showcased some glaring defensive vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. The initial half of the match saw the Rekordmeister dominating possession and creating chances, but as the game progressed, their defensive line looked shaky. The central defensive pairing of Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano struggled to cope
Barcelona’s last-minute attempt to sign Stefan Bajcetic was thwarted due to the club’s ongoing financial struggles. The LaLiga giants were unable to guarantee the registration of the young midfielder, leading him to choose a loan move to RB Salzburg instead. Sources close to the player revealed that Barcelona’s financial instability played a significant role in
At the age of 22, England defender Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football, leaving behind a legacy that includes 54 caps for his country. This decision came just before the naming of the England squad by interim manager Lee Carsley for upcoming matches against Ireland and Finland in the Nations League. Trippier,
After more than six weeks since leaving the Copa América final due to a badly sprained right ankle, Lionel Messi finally returned to group training with Inter Miami CF. There is still uncertainty about when the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will actually play again for the team. Coach Gerardo Martino mentioned the possibility of Messi
The UEFA Champions League draw for the upcoming season will feature a new format that differs from the traditional method. In the past, teams were divided into pots based on their performance in previous seasons. However, the new format has all 36 teams placed in a single league table. This means that there is no