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Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the Portuguese national team was briefly interrupted as he received a suspension, ruling him out of Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Luxembourg, reported by GOAL. The suspension stemmed from a yellow card he received during Portugal’s 1-0 victory over Slovakia on Friday. In a moment of recklessness, Ronaldo caught former Manchester […]

Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has resigned from his position as a result of the fallout which has followed his kiss on World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. The unwanted kiss, which occurred in the wake of the 1-0 victory over England, came as the former president celebrated with the players. Since […]

Manchester United winger Antony will take time away from the club amid his sexual abuse allegations. Accusations of abuse against Antony have been made by three women including his former partner Gabriela Cavallin. The 23-year-old — who was dropped from the Brazil squad on Monday following the accusations — has denied any such wrongdoing. However, […]

Neymar has long been the face of the current Brazil national team, but on Friday night, he cemented his place as one of the nation’s all-time legends. With a pair of goals in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia, Neymar broke a tie with Pele for his home country’s all-time leading goal scorer, breaking […]

Jadon Sancho appears to be at a crossroads with Manchester United. The English winger was left out of the game against Arsenal due to “poor performance in training” by manager Erik ten Hag. However, in a stunning turn of events, Sancho issued a statement on X denying ten Hag’s comments. He also said that he […]

Lionel Messi has been named in the list of Ballon d’Or nominees list for 2023. The Argentine icon won the World Cup last year for his country. It was Argentina’s first World Cup win since 1986. Considering the way he has been playing for Inter Miami and Argentina, he still gets mentioned in the “best […]

Lionel Messi has officially said he won’t be playing the World Cup 2026 for Argentina. The football icon fulfilled his dream by winning the tournament last year in Qatar. Hence, he can perfectly preserve himself by staying from the World Cup qualifiers. However, his commitment to Argentina truly shows what his country means to him. […]

Manchester United want to seal the sale of Donny Van de Beek as early as next week. All the transfer windows are closed in the football world except for the Turkish transfer window. The Red Devils hope they can find an agreement with one of the Turkish giants regarding the Dutch midfielder. According to the […]

Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo have had a very complicated relationship in the past two decades. In his first stint as a United player, he was undoubtedly at the peak of his powers, winning the club trophies year in and year out. However, things became rough in the second stint. He abruptly left the club […]

Chelsea midfielder Marc Cucurella has reportedly snubbed six European clubs to stay at Stamford Bridge this summer. The former Brighton has been surplus to requirements since the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as manager. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Cucurella snubbed Manchester United, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Real Sociedad, and Sevilla. Despite […]

Marco Verratti’s fate with Qatar is expected to be sealed soon. Due to an unclear future, the European champion hasn’t been with the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) squad. Qatar’s Al Arabi are the frontrunners for the signature of Verratti in this window. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Al Arabi are expected to seal […]

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane seems to be enjoying life at his new club. The English striker left Tottenham Hotspur to join the Bundesliga champions in this window. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Kane drew a comparison between the ambitions at Spurs and Bayern Munich. He said, “We wanted to win at Tottenham […]

Juventus are planning to extend the contract of Adrien Rabiot in the coming months. The French defender has been in talks to leave the club for most of this summer, but the moves away from Italy haven’t materialized. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Juventus is planning to discuss a new deal with Rabiot. […]

Chelsea legend John Terry has opened up on the departure of Mason Mount from the club. The English midfielder joined Manchester United this summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Terry was speaking to Simon Phillips during the international break. He said, “Mase is proper Chels through and through. There are always two sides […]

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has opened up on his future at the club. He has been at Old Trafford since 2017 and has recently become a regular starter under manager Erik ten Hag. According to Fabrizio Romano, Lindelof was discussing his Manchester United future during the international break. He said, “I love Manchester Utd, […]

Netherlands defender Virgil Van Dijk has denied his former coach Louis Van Gaal’s allegations about Lionel Messi. The former coach stunned the world by sharing a shocking statement on the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He said, “I don’t really want to say much about it. When you see how Argentina gets the […]

Chelsea‘s injury woes continue as their new midfield sensation, Romeo Lavia, suffered a muscle tear in his ankle during a recent training session, reported by GOAL. The unfortunate setback leaves the £58 million ($50 million) signing from Southampton sidelined just as he was gearing up to make his debut for the Blues. Since joining Chelsea, […]

In a concerning development for both Argentina and Inter Miami fans, Lionel Messi‘s fitness came into question during a recent World Cup qualifier, reported by GOAL. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is already set to miss an MLS match due to international duties, may now face an uncertain period on the sidelines. Messi showcased […]

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has aimed a dig at Argentine icon Lionel Messi in his latest press conference. The World Cup winner left the Ligue 1 champions alongside Neymar this summer window. Messi joined Inter Miami, whereas Neymar joined Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal. PSG were set to lose Kylian Mbappe as […]

The 2023 Women’s World Cup has taken a shocking turn as Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Association (FA), faces a lawsuit for sexual assault and coercion following an incident at the final match. The Spanish prosecutor has taken this legal action after Rubiales forced a kiss on Jenni Hermoso, one of the […]

Chelsea‘s newly appointed captain, Reece James, has offered an injury update following his unfortunate setback during the club’s first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool, reported by GOAL. The 23-year-old right-back, who has battled injury issues in the past, has been sidelined since the Liverpool clash, but he remains optimistic about his recovery. […]

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, just 22 years old, wishes he had made the decision to represent the United States on the international stage sooner, reported by GOAL. In May 2023, Balogun announced his commitment to the U.S., having previously played for England’s Under-21 team. His choice came after a closely watched tussle for his loyalty […]

Real Madrid icon Luka Modric has seen the departures of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo from the club. Ronaldo left the club in 2018 to join Juventus, whereas Benzema left the La Liga giants to join Al Ittihad this summer. In a recent interview, Modric compared both the departures. He said, “Karim Benzema? Of course, […]

Al Hilal superstar Neymar has drawn a comparison between Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian winger left Paris Saint Germain (PSG) after six years to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in this summer window. Neymar is currently on international duty as he seeks to make history with Brazil. The 31-year-old needs to score […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe has recently aligned himself with the renowned German luxury brand Rimowa. This partnership is marking an expansion of his influence beyond the football field. Mbappe’s summer was in the headlines as he was seeking a move away from PSG. It was a saga that prompted the Ligue 1 champions […]

Brazilian football sensation Neymar is on the brink of history, needing just one more goal to surpass the legendary Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, reported by GOAL. Currently tied at 77 goals each for their country, Neymar’s record-breaking moment could come in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. The 31-year-old forward, now playing […]

Manchester City legend David Silva have named Arsenal as the biggest threat to his former team’s title defense. The Spaniard announced his retirement from football last month after being unable to recover from a knee injury during Real Sociedad’s pre-season. Silva recently spoke to the Mirror, “They have an amazing team with some amazing players. […]

USMNT star Christian Pulisic has expressed his desire to eventually play in Major League Soccer (MLS) later in his career. However, the AC Milan forward clarified that such a move is not on the horizon in the near future. Currently playing in Serie A for AC Milan, Pulisic has spent a significant portion of his […]

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has slammed Jadon Sancho for his statement regarding the situation in the first team. The English winger issued a statement on X, denying manager Erik ten Hag’s comments on being unavailable against Arsenal due to “poor performance in training.” Foster was speaking on a fan channel, “The United Stand.” […]

Manchester United is facing criticism for not seeking permission from winger Jadon Sancho before manager Erik ten Hag discussed the player’s mental health struggles in public, reported by GOAL. In December 2022, Dutch coach Ten Hag revealed in a press conference that Sancho was not being considered for selection due to both “physical and mental” […]

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo wants to make more history in his international colors. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored his 850th career goal during Al Nassr’s 5-1 win over Al Hazm last weekend. The big question is whether the Portuguese icon can reach the unbelievable 1000-goal mark. Ronaldo was not part of the FIFA Ballon […]

Manchester United forward Antony is facing even more serious allegations of violent behavior as two additional women come forward with accusations, further intensifying the news surrounding the player, reported by GOAL. Already under investigation for alleged physical and mental abuse by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, the 23-year-old Brazilian has been dropped from the latest Brazil […]

After their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador, Argentina  and Lionel Messi took a moment to reflect on their performance and the challenges that lie ahead in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, reported by GOAL. Captain Lionel Messi, whose 78th-minute free-kick proved decisive in securing the win, acknowledged the stiff competition that Argentina faces. “It was […]

Inter Miami icon Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history. And when you are so rich, you can expect your surroundings to be wealthy, too. Being Messi’s security guard is not the worst job in the world, mind you. Ever since Messi came to Inter Miami, the entire football world has […]

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has enjoyed a fantastic start to life in North London. He has been a major reason behind Spurs’ resurgence in the Premier League, with the North London club winning three of the first four Premier League games. After a 2-2 draw on the opening day against Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur have […]

Manchester United‘s recent acquisition, Sofyan Amrabat, has been dealt a significant injury setback just after joining the club, reported by GOAL. The midfielder has been forced to withdraw from the Morocco national team due to an injury that was initially identified during his medical examination at Manchester United. Amrabat’s transfer to Manchester United was finalized […]

Al Ettifaq were in the running to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on Saudi Pro League’s Deadline Day. However, the deal collapsed at the last minute due to United’s extravagant demands for this move. The English winger is set to be frozen out of Manchester United’s first team after having a spat with Erik […]

Liverpool‘s quest to bolster their midfield took an unexpected turn as they made an audacious £100 million ($125 million) bid for Newcastle‘s Bruno Guimaraes, reported by GOAL. However, the Magpies swiftly issued a ‘firm’ rejection of the offer. In the wake of several departures, including key midfielders like Fabinho, Naby Keita, and Jordan Henderson, Liverpool […]

Real Madrid Castilla manager Raul Gonzalez has been given the green light by Los Blancos to join Villarreal for a managerial breakthrough. The former Real Madrid striker has already notified the Real Madrid hierarchy about his attention, and they have assured him they will not stand in his way. Hence, he will become the new […]