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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will no longer be wearing the armband for Arsenal after another disciplinary breach. In a statement released by Arsenal‘s official website, the club announced that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has now been stripped of club captaincy. “Following his latest disciplinary breach last week, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will no longer be our club captain, and will not […]

Manchester United may have already decided on what to do with Jesse Lingard in the upcoming transfer window. Since returning to Manchester United from his successful loan spell at West Ham United, Jesse Lingard has often been a subject of transfer rumors. Heading into the January transfer window, the midfielder’s situation has not changed one […]

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has addressed the situation of Anthony Martial head on. Aside from Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial has also been one of the controversial players whose future at Manchester United is deemed uncertain. Martial’s agent, Philippe Lamboley, had claimed this weekend that his client is yearning to leave Old Trafford and […]

USWNT legend Alex Morgan is heading back to her home state to join the new National Women’s Soccer League club San Diego Wave, and she’s definitely hyped to represent California. The Orlando Pride reached an agreement to trade Morgan to the Wave, although the deal cannot be completed until the NWSL expansion draft set on […]

While it was controversial, the Champions League Round of 16 draw has now concluded and we have some very intriguing clashes on hand. Headlining the pack is Real Madrid locking horns with PSG in a heavyweight encounter between two sides who are serious contenders to lift the trophy in May. Current title-holders Chelsea meanwhile received […]

The UEFA Champions League draw was scheduled for Monday and we got some huge matchups to look forward to. In standard UEFA fashion, the draw was not without controversy. However, more on that in a minute. There was potential for some big games, and it really did not disappoint. Lionel Messi and his PSG will […]

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo may still play an active role as the club tries to bounce back this season. At 36 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most active players in the current Manchester United team. Since making his sterling return to Old Trafford in […]

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku could be planning of leaving Stamford Bridge once again for Serie A, according to his agent. The Blues were considered as one of the winners this past summer in terms of signings after landing Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. Roughly four months after the Belgian’s return to the English Premier League, […]

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Manchester United to rely on each other as they continue to bounce back this season. The Red Devils have claimed their third English Premier League win on Saturday by beating Norwich City 1-0. Both clubs were unable to find much success in scoring goals but Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty on the 75th minute […]

After a successful career with Dutch giants Ajax where he helped them make a Cinderella Run to the 2019 Champions League semifinals, Matthijs de Ligt made an €85 million move to Juventus that summer. While he’s dealt with his fair share of injuries since arriving in Turin, de Ligt has been rather solid for the […]

The winter transfer window will open in January, and Barcelona may be among the more active clubs in making moves over the month. Due to financial complications within the club, Barca opted to rely on free transfer agreements to reinforce the team over the recent summer transfer window, which included signing former Olympique Lyonnais forward […]

This La Liga season has been somewhat odd. With Barcelona in a major crisis, the top four spots in the league have some new names. The first spot, however, is tightly held by Real Madrid, who are on a tear this season. Closely behind Real Madrid are their city rivals, Atletico Madrid. The squad led […]

Manchester United interim manger Ralf Rangnick is confident about having Edinson Cavani back to the squad. Veteran Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been out of action for more than a month, having suffered from a tendon discomfort. However, the world-class forward has now returned and has already joined the first team in training. Providing […]

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is hoping to land a few additional talent in the upcoming transfer window. Despite being fueled by revenge leading to their final UEFA Champions League group stage match against Bayern Munich, Barcelona had failed to secure a victory and ended up being eliminated in the prestigious tournament. In the wake of […]

Steven Gerrard has returned to Anfield for the first time as a manager and boy, did he receive a warm welcome from the Reds supporters. The Englishman walked out of the tunnel ahead of his Aston Villa side locking horns with Liverpool and instantly felt the love. Take a look: Steven Gerrard is back at […]

As Arsenal prepares to face Southampton on Saturday, they will be missing team captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has left the striker out of the squad due to a “disciplinary breach”. Via Sky Sports: “I think we have been very consistent that we have certain non-negotiables in the team that we have set […]

As the winter transfer window is mere weeks away from opening, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has now made one notable decision regarding midfielder Frenkie de Jong. As noted by the Spanish-based outlet Sport, Xavi views de Jong as a player who is “absolutely non-transferable.” The new Barca manager has full confidence in the Dutch international […]

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp drops a truth bomb on Steven Gerrard’s future as a manager, specifically for Liverpool. After Gerrard’s move to coach Aston Villa, many have wondered if he will soon replace Klopp as Liverpool’s boss. Despite these rumors, Klopp has been doing a tremendous job for the club this season, vying for another […]

Barcelona hit rock bottom on Wednesday following its 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich on the final matchday of the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League group stage. Barca needed a win over Bayern Munich or a Dynamo Kyiv win or draw result against Benfica to advance on through to the Champions League knockout stage. Benfica took care […]

Barcelona officially hit a new low on Wednesday as they failed to progress to the Champions League group stages, which puts them into Europa for the first time ever. The club needed a victory against Bayern, but instead, the German champions dismantled them by three goals. By no surprise, manager Xavi wasn’t pleased with the […]

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has weighed in on Mason Greenwood’s game. After scoring Manchester United‘s only goal in their UEFA Champions League final group stage match against Young Boys, Mason Greenwood has earned the trust of his manager Ralf Rangnick. According to the Manchester United boss, Greenwood already has the talent and versatility. […]

Paris Saint-Germain splashed out a fortune this summer in transfer fees, but despite their massive overhaul of the roster, things haven’t gone to plan in the French capital thus far. Reports emerged recently suggesting midfielder Gini Wijnaldum could be seeking a move away from the club to return to the Premier League, despite just having […]

Barcelona have been sent to the Europa League for the first time in nearly two decades after Bayern Munich destroyed them in their latest Champions League group stage showdown. However, the embarrassment doesn’t stop there for the struggling Spanish club. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the German power house has been a real nightmare […]

Barcelona entered Wednesday’s match against Bayern Munich in search of a win, to help them advance to the Round of 16 in the Champions League once again. Instead, they find themselves heading somewhere they haven’t been in almost 20 years. Barcelona will play Europa League football for the first time since it was the UEFA […]

Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum joined PSG this past summer on a free transfer after a decorated five seasons with Liverpool. However, he’s struggled to break through Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI and as a result, the Ligue 1 giants are reportedly willing to loan him out in January, Per Sky Sports. Paris Saint-Germain are willing to listen […]

Tottenham’s problems this season have continued in the worst way possible, with a total of 13 members of the club testing positive for COVID-19, including eight players. Spurs are set to host Rennes in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, but it won’t be able to be postponed unless the North Londoners have 13 or […]

Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have put on a historic performance in the UEFA Champions League. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi led Paris Saint-Germain to a stunning 4-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge. The Frenchman got the party started for PSG, having scored the club’s first two goals of the […]

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has long been tipped to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the future as one of the best players in the world. After his latest outstanding performance in the Champions League, he has cemented his phenom status even further. The young Frenchman netted a 7-minute brace against Club Brugge in […]

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has explained the situation of veterans Raphael Varane and Edinson Cavani. After being sidelined for five weeks now, Raphael Varane and Edinson Cavani have finally made their return to training. However, the pair will still not be included in the Manchester United squad that will take on Young Boys […]

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has bluntly refuted the possibility of joining Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona. One of the biggest challenges Liverpool has been facing thus far is the contract renewal of Mohamed Salah, and a wide array of big-name clubs are now being linked to his name, including Barcelona. However, the Egyptian insisted that he […]

Liverpool striker Mo Salah has solidified himself as one of the most clinical finishers in world football, but the Reds still haven’t extended his current deal, which expires next summer. The Egyptian recently voiced how much he’d love to stay at Anfield, but the two sides must come to an agreement. Jurgen Klopp meanwhile, spoke […]

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick was surprised with what he had witnessed in his new team. Ralf Rangnick was able to pull off quite an impressive debut at Old Trafford as his Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday. Due to the sudden firing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Rangnick didn’t have the luxury […]

The future of Paris Saint-Germain superstar striker Kylian Mbappe has been a constant talking point throughout the 2021-22 season. Despite the heavy advances from Spanish giants Real Madrid, PSG managed to hold onto Mbappe and form the elite attacking trio of Neymar, Mbappe, and Lionel Messi. It’s been a mixed bag of results for the […]

Ralf Rangnick has possibly the toughest job in world football right now — rejuvenating a destroyed Manchester United club. The famed English giant has been struggling mightily since Sir Alex Ferguson left the post in 2013. A parade of coaches came through Manchester since the Scotsman’s stint ended. Altogether six managers got the boot, and […]

Newly appointed Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has assessed the similarities and differences he has with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Some may not know but just like Jurgen Klopp, Manchester United‘s interim manager Ralf Rangnick is also one of the best coaches from Germany. The pair has known each other since 1997 and both of […]

The Ballon d’Or is the biggest award for football players in the world. Lionel Messi snagged the honors this year, but more on that in a second. Awarded by a panel of football journalists, the award is a sign of excellence and a point of pride for every player that won it. It has been […]

Manchester United will be hoping to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel under the tutelage of Ralf Rangnick. Hope, this is the one thing Manchester United fans are holding on to as Ralf Rangnick takes over the club. Several renowned coaches have been linked to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is extremely hyped after his narrow win against Wolverhampton. With the Premier League table looking as tight as ever, Liverpool aims to garner as many points as possible, as rivals Man City and Chelsea are also favored to win the title this season. Via Liverpool Echo “It is really important and […]

It was yet another thrilling Der Klassiker between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich on Saturday at Signal Iduna Park, but it didn’t come without controversy. The visitors ran out as 3-2 winners because of a questionable penalty call late in the second half on Dortmund defender Mats Hummels and it was quickly criticized by the […]