Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has urged Joao Felix to use criticism from his old Atletico Madrid teammates to inspire him when the teams meet in La Liga on Sunday. During his four-year loan at Barcelona from Atletico Madrid, the Portuguese attacker failed to impress coach Diego Simeone. This week, Atletico Madrid playmaker Antoine Griezmann suggested … Read more
After sex noises disturbed the broadcast of the Euro 2024 draw on Saturday, UEFA launched an investigation. Switzerland was drawn in Group A alongside Scotland, Hungary, and the hosts, Germany. The deputy general secretary of European football’s governing body, Giorgio Marchetti, attempted to take control of the situation, saying, “There is some noise here that… … Read more
Ronaldinho told AFP on Sunday that star French striker Kylian Mbappe can win the Ballon d’Or with “any team,” but the Brazilian would want him to win it with Paris Saint-Germain, a “big club.” “A great player like him can have the opportunity to win the Ballon d’Or in any team, but as I love … Read more
Shinji Ono, 44, announced his retirement from football on Sunday, after a career that saw him become Japan’s first player to win a European club trophy. During a four-year stint with Feyenoord, Ono was a member of the side that defeated Borussia Dortmund in the 2002 UEFA Cup final. Along with Hidetoshi Nakata and Kazuyoshi … Read more
Coach Michel is determined to enjoy Girona’s “historic” La Liga run following Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Valencia and not concentrate about the title chase because his team is “not at that level.” Cristhian Stuani scored two late goals in five minutes at home to keep Girona tied with Real Madrid for first place with 38 … Read more
Vitor Roque, a Brazilian attacker, is likely to join Spanish giants Barcelona in January, according to Club Athletico Paranaense, who announced on Saturday that the 18-year-old will play his final home game against Santos on Sunday before travelling to Europe. In July, Barcelona agreed to recruit Roque from Athletico for a reported 40 million euros … Read more
Hosts in difficulty Germany praised the results of Saturday’s Euro 2024 draw, with coach Julian Nagelsmann declaring, “It’s not a group of death, but a very good one” after being put among Switzerland, Scotland, and Hungary. The Germans will begin the competition against Scotland in Munich on June 14, before meeting Hungary in Stuttgart on … Read more
Arsenal is back on top of the Premier League, and they hope to remain there as they host Wolves this weekend, while champions Manchester City face a struggling Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle play Manchester United in a clash of two clubs with big ambitions, while Chelsea face Brighton, who are still looking for consistency. Arsenal’s 1-0 … Read more
On Saturday, the draw for Euro 2024 will take place in the harbour city of Hamburg, where France, England, and the other major contenders will learn which path to potential continental success awaits them next summer. The draw will take place at the Elbe Philharmonic Hall, which overlooks the Elbe River, which passes through Germany’s … Read more
Despite admitting that time is against him, Lionel Messi is not ruling out another World Cup victory with Argentina in 2026. Messi, who recently won his ninth Ballon d’Or, raised the World Cup almost a year ago after leading Argentina to victory over France in the final in Doha. The 36-year-old said at the time … Read more
