Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has expressed optimism about having star player Lionel Messi back in action for the World Cup qualifiers scheduled for October. Despite sustaining a right ankle injury during the Copa América final on July 14, Messi has resumed training with Inter Miami and could potentially make an appearance in an upcoming
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In a remarkable display of talent and skill, cousins Toni and Guille Fernández made history by becoming the youngest-ever scorers for Barcelona Atlètic. Their impressive feat occurred during Saturday’s 3-0 victory against Ourense in the Spanish third division. The timing of their goals was particularly noteworthy, with just four minutes separating the two strikes. Toni,
Spain forward Dani Olmo’s absence from Sunday’s UEFA Nations League match against Switzerland due to a minor knee problem has raised concerns among Barcelona fans. Despite sources indicating that the injury is not serious, Olmo’s return to Barcelona early has left a gap in the squad that coach Hansi Flick will need to address. Midfield
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
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