Martina Alcheva

Last summer, Saudi Arabia's sides shocked the world of soccer by spending over $864 million on new players. Among these talents were Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Karim Benzema and many more. Together, they became part of the Saudi Pro League A-list roster, joining Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese titan moved to Al-Nassr in January 2023. When the […]

The likelihood of Paul Pogba ending his career is growing, as the Frenchman picked up a four-year ban from all soccer. This stems from a failed test for performance-enhancing drugs. The Frenchman tested positive for the prohibited chemical DHEA in August, after the Bianconeri's Serie A match against Udinese. After the season-opening encounter, the 30-year-old […]

The departure of Xavi from Barcelona this summer will signal a shift in leadership for the Catalan club. Xavi confirmed his summer departure from Camp Nou after the 5-3 home loss to Villarreal at the end of January. Despite the team's recent resurgence, the 44-year-old has maintained that he is sticking with his decision to […]

According to Ruben Neves, he was close to moving to one of two European top sides, Barcelona or Arsenal, over the summer. Nevertheless, he decided to join Al-Hilal instead. For much of last season, fans wondered what would happen to the midfielder. He was a hot topic due to his stated goal of joining a […]

A comeback to coaching is in the works for the renowned French player and Real Madrid hero Zinedine Zidane in England. The 51-year-old recently made it public that he is not retired and is instead waiting for the right chance. Zidane was once thought of as a leading candidate to succeed Didier Deschamps as coach […]

As part of their goalkeeping overhaul, Barcelona is targeting a significant coup: former United goalkeeper David de Gea for free. After De Gea's unexpected nine-month spell without a club, the LaLiga giant is eager to acquire the seasoned goalkeeper. The 33-year-old is now without a club, so Barcelona view this as a chance to sign […]

Kylian Mbappe's tenure at Paris Saint-Germain has always had an air of inevitable fleetingness. Amid all the chaos, pandering, and politics, the player became greater than the club and the league. Thus, his off-field accomplishments will define his Parc des Princes tenure just as much as his on-field exploits. Real Madrid had the Frenchman on […]

Former Brazilian player Dani Alves received his rape conviction on February 22. In December 2021, the ex-Brazilian international was allegedly involved in a sexual assault incident at a nightclub in Barcelona. Authorities sentenced the former player to a jail term, fined him $164,000, and required him to pay the victim's legal fees. They have imposed […]

Tragic news is piling up for Barcelona as they face yet another setback. That puts their chances of making it to the Club World Cup in 2025 in jeopardy. Both Spanish teams had a lethargic UEFA Champions League mid-week. Inter beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 match. Meanwhile, […]

Lionel Messi's move to MLS side Inter Miami has allowed Gerard Pique to praise his ex-Barcelona teammate for growing the sport. The Spanish veteran has spoken highly of his former pal, saying that the Argentine star's transfer to Inter Miami was a major factor in the growth of soccer in America. Piqué believes that the […]

It seems like Luka Modric and Real Madrid are nearing the conclusion of their lovely collaboration. This summer, the Croatian will likely leave Spain after a 12-year stay. They reportedly won't offer a new contract to the 38-year-old, who is now in the final months of his deal. It seems like the former Ballon d'Or […]

The Saudi Pro League is a financial spectacle these days, luring the world's top players like moths to a flame. Because of all the attention it has received worldwide in the last year, the league's plan has evolved significantly. Cristiano Ronaldo's January 2023 transfer to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League set the ball rolling. […]

The ongoing scrutiny of referees by Real Madrid TV before Real Madrid matches has long been a contentious issue in the Spanish league. Though none of the teams have formally reported the issue to the Spanish Football Federation, many have voiced their complaints. But that is no longer the case. Sevilla have confirmed in a […]

The 2024 season of Major League Soccer has begun with a lockout of referees. Due to the failure of the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, MLS has used substitute referees in all of its games. Just as the season was about to […]

On Friday, Inter Miami finalized the four-year deal with midfielder Federico Redondo, which includes an option for the 2028 season. Fernando Redondo's son will be joining the U22 Initiative as a player to replace Facundo Farias at the conclusion of the season due to an injury. Before last month's regular season encounter, Inter Miami suffered […]