Rodrygo recently expressed his disappointment at not being included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist despite his contributions to Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League double last season. While he acknowledged the talent of his nominated teammates, he believed he deserved a place among the nominees. This snub came as a surprise to the
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Recent reports suggesting a power battle at Chelsea FC have been debunked, with sources close to the club’s majority shareholder Clearlake Capital confirming that they are not interested in selling their stake. Despite rumors of a potential buyout among the club’s prominent shareholders, Clearlake remains focused on providing long-term stability at Stamford Bridge. With a
Jürgen Klopp, the former manager of Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, made a surprise return to management on Saturday for a testimonial game honoring former Dortmund players Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski. This unexpected appearance by Klopp delighted fans of the club, who remembered his successful tenure at Dortmund between 2008 and 2015. The testimonial game
During the legends game between Manchester United and Celtic at Old Trafford, Wayne Rooney showed that he still possesses his magical touch by scoring a brilliant free kick. The goal came after a foul on Darren Fletcher by Joe Ledley, giving Rooney the opportunity to showcase his skills. The right-footed free kick from Rooney flew
Valencia forward Rafa Mir found himself embroiled in a serious legal matter when he was arrested on Sunday following allegations of sexual assault made by two women against him and another footballer, Pablo Jara. The women claimed that they had encountered Mir and Jara at a nightclub, and later accompanied them to Mir’s residence, where
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes recently spoke out about the lack of opportunities for women managers in men’s football. Despite her success in the women’s game, Hayes believes that there is still a long way to go before women are given a fair chance to lead men’s teams. Hayes highlighted the
Conor Gallagher, the ex-Chelsea midfielder, recently shared his positive reflections on his time at the club. Despite his turbulent departure during the summer transfer window, Gallagher expressed gratitude towards Chelsea. He mentioned that he only has good things to say about his boyhood club and that he leaves with special memories. Gallagher’s decision to sign
Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently spoke out about the overwhelming influence of money in football governing bodies such as FIFA and UEFA. De Bruyne expressed worries about the detrimental effects of a congested calendar on the health and performance of players. The expansion of all three European club competitions to
Following England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, Harry Kane has opened up about his struggle to fully come to terms with the loss. Despite acknowledging that reaching the final was an achievement in itself, Kane expressed disappointment in the team’s performance throughout the tournament. He admitted that the defeat lingers, serving as
Galatasaray, the Turkish side, is reportedly interested in acquiring Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. The club is actively looking to bolster their midfield options and have identified the Brazilian as a potential target for the upcoming season. Casemiro’s future at Old Trafford seems to be hanging in the balance following his disappointing performance in a recent