Lionel Messi wasn't a fantastic captain, according to Al-Shabab midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who played with him at Barcelona. From 2018 to 2021, Lionel Messi led Barcelona, taking home the La Liga trophy in 2019. During the team's transition from Andres Iniesta to himself, the Argentinian took over as captain. He would remain with the club […]

The ancient grounds of Serie A have been blessed by a considerable inflow of American talent in recent years, with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie two of the most recent. This spike not only shows that the world of soccer is changing, but it also shows how well-respected American players are becoming abroad. Christian Pulisic […]

Throughout his lengthy tenure as president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez has made significant worldwide changes to the club. As if the Santiago Bernabeu refurbishment weren't enough of a legacy move, he is allegedly contemplating an even bigger one before he departs. The club's president, who is 77 years old, is looking at ways to […]

Sheffield United has officially become the first Premier League team this season to suffer relegation. The Blades have endured a dismal campaign back in the top flight for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign. In fact, they have remained bottom of the standings since November and have only managed to win three league matches. […]

Over the last year, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid would sign Canadian fullback Alphonso Davies this summer. However, in light of recent events in the Spanish capital, it seems to be very improbable that he will now arrive. According to reports, Davies has verbally agreed terms with Real Madrid and has decided not to […]

Fanatiz has officially confirmed that they will broadcast Brasileirao matches during the 2024 season in the United States and Canada. The current campaign of the Brazilian top flight previously began back on April 13th. However, league officials were apparently not too concerned about having their games in overseas markets. As a result, the league started […]

Bayern Munich have often been accused of cherry-picking talents from Bundesliga rivals, and there now appears to be serious interest in a 2025 transfer for Bayer Leverkusen starlet, Florian Wirtz. Wirtz's rise from promising youth to legendary status at Bayer Leverkusen was not without its share of obstacles. In March of 2022, he experienced a […]

Liverpool once again stumbled on Saturday in their quest to grab the 2024 Premier League title, although the match will be remembered for the touchline spat between Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp. The Reds previously suffered a shock defeat to crosstown rivals Everton on Wednesday. The defeat put a massive dent in their title charge, […]

Leicester City has officially earned promotion back to the Premier League after one season in the second-tier Championship. Despite shocking the sporting world by winning the Premier League title in 2016 and playing nine consecutive seasons in the division, the Foxes were relegated from the English top flight after the 2022/23 campaign. Nevertheless, Leicester will […]

Jurgen Klopp claimed it may be easier for his successor if Liverpool fails to win the Premier League title. The Reds find themselves third in a three-horse race for the English top-flight crown. While Klopp's club was previously in a decent position in the table, a recent 2-0 defeat to local rivals Everton has put […]

According to Thursday's Italian Referee Association (AIA) announcement, a referee crew consisting of only female officials will oversee a Serie A game this coming weekend. After last Monday's Derby della Madonnina victory against AC Milan, Inter Milan was crowned Serie A champions. There was no more gratifying method for Inter to earn their 20th Scudetto […]

Video assistant referee (VAR) will not be coming to Sweden's top soccer leagues. Fredrik Reinfeldt, the president of the Swedish Football Association, announced on Friday that the decision to avoid VAR was made after a vote by the top two divisions in the nation. As a result, Sweden has become the first European country to […]

After more than a year away from coaching, Graham Potter is considering a return to the role, and Ajax is again interested in hiring him. Potter's most recent job remains his failed stint at Stamford Bridge. He is also considered a possible Erik ten Hag successor at Manchester United. He has been taking it easy […]

Gonzalo Higuain walked at Inter Miami, so Lionel Messi could run. Like Messi is to David Beckham's team today, Higuain was meant to be a game-changer. For a long time, many saw Major League Soccer in the US as a place where retired greats could relax and enjoy their last years of professional soccer. That […]

The Spanish soccer scene has been rocking recently. Following Barcelona's "phantom goal" at the Bernabeu, there is a continued and boisterous discussion on the use of goal-line technology. In the meantime, La Liga president Javier Tebas has mentioned the possibility of holding games in the US. Then as it turns out, Xavi reconsidered his plans […]