French liquor company Pernod Ricard recently announced a new sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain, which sparked outrage among fans of rival team Marseille. The deal, which included global sponsorship, was quickly scrapped due to the intense backlash from Marseille supporters who felt a strong connection to the anise-flavored drink. Marseille fans took to social media
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France’s star player, Kylian Mbappé, has recently opened up about a shift in his mental state following the Euro 2024 campaign. Despite reaching the semifinals of the tournament, Mbappé described the outcome as a “failure” after the team’s defeat against Spain. This experience has prompted Mbappé to return to his core belief of “hating failure,”
Leicester City recently won an appeal against a potential points deduction due to an alleged breach of Premier League Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules. This decision came after an independent commission ruling was deemed to lack jurisdiction by an independent appeal board. The club’s accounting period ended on June 30, 2023, after they were relegated
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile. This plea comes after a video was released showing the team singing a discriminatory chant targeting France players of African heritage after their Copa América final win
The summer 2024 transfer window has come to a close, and the Premier League seems to be feeling the pinch when it comes to spending in transfers. Net spending, which is essentially the difference between the amount received from selling players and the amount spent in acquiring new ones, is significantly down. In fact, compared
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has found himself in hot water after being arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault. The 27-year-old footballer was detained in Valencia following a complaint filed by a 25-year-old woman, alleging that both her and her 21-year-old friend were sexually assaulted by Mir and another man
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed confidence that the club will be able to make signings in the upcoming January transfer window despite facing registration issues during the summer transfer window. Laporta reassured fans that the club will be back on track by January and will be able to operate normally in terms of player
Spain has long been considered the cradle of all things thrilling, intelligent, and victorious in world football. With a rich history of producing top talents and dominating the global stage, Spanish football continues to showcase its prowess year after year. Whether it’s through the training methods, the style of play, or the sheer talent of
A recent court ruling has denied a request made by Spanish football federation president Pedro Rocha for a temporary injunction against his suspension. This decision has effectively removed him from his position in the federation, pending any urgent appeal that may be submitted. Rocha’s suspension stemmed from a ruling by the country’s Administrative Sports Court
The unexpected career journey of Brazilian teenager Ângelo Gabriel took a new turn with his recent move to Saudi club Al Nassr in a deal worth a reported $25 million. After only spending a year with Chelsea following a $17 million transfer from Santos, Gabriel never got the opportunity to play for the English club