Martina Alcheva

To increase the number of Champions League teams to 36, two leagues will be given an additional spot for next year. That depends on how well they did in Europe this year. For this season's coefficient rankings, UEFA looks at how each team fares in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. […]

Youth, nimbleness and speed are often lauded as the most important attributes in soccer. However, there is an unusual breed of players who challenge the concept that aging is a disadvantage to success. Despite the passage of time, these extraordinary individuals keep donning their kits and boots and making a grand entrance on the field. […]

Ukrainian hero Andriy Shevchenko has been in the spotlight since becoming President of the Ukraine Football Association in late January. Yet, the former striker is doing more than managing the soccer of Ukraine. He is addressing the long-standing problem of referee prejudice. Several people felt strongly about the selection of Shevchenko as president of the […]

For some players, age is nothing more than a number. But when contrasted with the life of Brazilian superstar Romario, the incredible tales of those top sportsmen pale in comparison. As a 58-year-old star from Brazil, Romario has accomplished a great deal. He won the World Cup with Brazil and later became a senator. He […]

The window of opportunity to increase Apple's MLS Season Pass signups with Lionel Messi is rapidly closing. Shortly before the start of the Copa America and two friendlies in the US, the Argentine's erratic nature will prompt him to report to training camp to ensure he is fit for the national team. Argentina will be […]

The 32-team field for the 2025 Club World Cup is coming together. The completion of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals locked up the 12 allocated spots from Europe. Everything is set in stone for the revised Club World Cup, which is coming to the US in 2025. It will bring together the 32 teams […]

In their pursuit of a new Premier League goalkeeper this summer, Nottingham Forest may be planning Matt Turner's departure. Among all clubs, Nottingham Forest can speak to the immense influence goalkeepers have on a season's outcome. They reached the Premier League two years ago, with Brice Samba as their star. They may have remained in […]

While Lionel Messi disappointed Hong Kong supporters, they may get a shot at seeing Cristiano Ronaldo live sometime in 2025. Following the near-diplomatic crisis that Inter Miami and Lionel Messi nearly sparked in the area, a Hong Kong official has made an intriguing Cristiano Ronaldo claim. Inter Miami went on a global preseason tour with […]

When it came to Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match, two La Liga giants fell. Both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lost in their quarterfinal matches, with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain prevailing. It seemed like Barcelona had the second leg under control with a two-goal aggregate advantage, but then things went south. From controversial calls by […]

Even though Graham Potter rejected Ajax before, they are reportedly still waiting for him. After dismissing Maurice Steijn in October 2023, the Eredivisie club are still looking for a new permanent manager. Since then, interim head coach John van't Schip has failed miserably in his attempts to turn the team's fortunes around. As of right […]

Manchester United have had their fair share of problems this season, and Alejandro Garnacho's social media behavior doesn’t help things at all. Garnacho has had a very successful individual season at Manchester United. He starts every game, plays on the right side instead of his regular left, and contributes offensively and defensively. At the young […]

Many were outraged when Chelsea took extreme measures to avoid breaking the profit and sustainability regulations (PSR). Because of their financial woes, the Blues will most certainly have to sell a plethora of players; some of whom are considered to be their household names. A massive point penalty is imminent unless the Blues can raise […]

The 2025 season will see San Diego FC take the field as the newest Major League Soccer team. In a league announcement made on October 20, the proprietors of the organization revealed which Californian squad would debut in the North American competition. The group had previously announced that they would go under one of two […]

An emphatic six goal victory has sealed Wrexham's promotion to League One putting them halfway towards their Premier League dream. After purchasing Wrexham in 2021, Hollywood duo Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds composed a flawless screenplay. The story continues as a 6-0 thrashing of Forest Green put them over the top to seal promotion and […]

Reports suggest that Jose Mourinho, the ex-Roma boss, is a potential candidate to lead a Premier League club again. As concerns grow about David Moyes' leadership, the latest rumors link Jose Mourinho with a move to West Ham. Moyes has held on to his position at the London Stadium for the time being. However, rumors […]