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/ 759 days ago

Bizarre: Endrick's peculiar relationship 'contract' with girlfriend

Interest in the off-pitch activities of footballers is nothing new, and Endrick's relationship contract with his girlfriend has caught the attention of fans. A new sensation from Brazil made his debut last month under the iconic Wembley arch. Endrick became the latest member of an exclusive club of Brazilian superstars—including Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Neymar—to […]

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Heidenheim fans target Leipzig supporters with acid before match

Pregame preparations were disrupted ahead of a Bundesliga fixture between Heidenheim and RB Leipzig on Saturday. Home Heidenheim fans apparently placed butyric acid in the away section of their own stadium. Around 1,5000 Leipzig supporters made the 215-mile trip to southern Germany for the matchup. As fans entered the arena and filled their designated area, […]

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Dutch giants relegated for ties to ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich

After an inquiry revealed financial ties with Roman Abramovich, Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem were fined 18 points and relegated from the Eredivisie. The Dutch Football Association (KNFB) have fined Vitesse for chronically not complying with license criteria. This is a record deduction from the KNFB; as a result, Vitesse are now at the bottom of […]

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Not short of options: Ajax now look at Xavi amid Potter talk

Ajax are reportedly in the running to hire Xavi Hernandez, who is leaving his position as head coach of Barcelona, immediately. In October 2023, the Eredivisie team fired Maurice Steijn and are currently seeking a new permanent manager. John van't Schip, the club's temporary head coach, has since made many fruitless efforts to improve the […]

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Man City avoids Real hangover, tops Chelsea to make FA Cup Final

Man City narrowly edged out Chelsea on Saturday to advance to the FA Cup final. Bernardo Silva managed to score the only goal of the game on the day late in the game. The midfielder became the hero against the Blues after seeing a penalty shot saved on Wednesday against Real Madrid. The two sides […]

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This means war: PSG to battle Barcelona for Mbappe successor

As the summer transfer window approaches, Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City remains unknown, making him an intriguing subject once again. Last week, it was reported that Bernardo Silva had already made up his mind to go from Manchester City this summer. The Portuguese playmaker has been in England since 2017 and has more than […]

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Roma slam Serie A for facing Bayer Leverkusen at disadvantage

The Italian team Roma have claimed that Bayer Leverkusen would have an unfair edge in their Europa League semi-final match. Serie A have decided that the Giallorossi would play the last 18 minutes of their postponed match against Udinese on April 25. Following a second-half collapse by Roma defender Evan Ndicka, the match against Udinese […]

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Man Utd set to battle with Atleti to sign star French defender

Manchester United may have their work cut out for them in their pursuit of Jean-Clair Todibo. The center back has emerged as a rising star since joining French side Nice back in 2021. The Ligue 1 outfit previously purchased the defender from Barcelona for around $9 million. Nevertheless, Todibo is expected to be the target […]

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/ 760 days ago

Man City’s risky call to sell Cole Palmer could haunt them

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that Cole Palmer requested a move away from the club for two years. The attacking phenom previously signed a five-year contract with City in 2021. However, despite being just 21, Palmer asked team officials for a transfer away due to lack of playing time. He was eventually granted […]

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Italy earns extra UCL spot: What England needs to top Germany

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. […]

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Romario joins list: Oldest soccer players still playing in 2024

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. […]

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Revolutionary plan to put end to dishonest referees revealed

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 […]

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Tigres player earns 11-game ban for using laser pointer in game

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has issued a harsh ban to Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman for his actions during a recent game against Monterrey. Guzman did not commit a hard foul or use poor language during the Liga MX clash. Instead, the goalkeeper was not even on the pitch for the fixture. Guzman missed the […]

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Nagelsmann extends deal with Germany: Bayern opts for plan C

Julian Nagelsmann has rejected a chance to rejoin Bayern Munich this summer. The highly rated coach instead opted to sign a contract extension with the Germany national team. Nagelsmann previously managed the Bundesliga side for 18 months ending in March of 2023. After being fired by Bayern, the coach eventually took over the national team […]

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/ 761 days ago

Leverkusen stays unbeaten, Liverpool exits Europa League

The Europa League quarterfinals concluded on Thursday as four teams booked spots in the semifinals. Liverpool, the tournament's favorite, could not conquer Atalanta after the stunning 3-0 defeat at Anfield one week ago. Roma, which has been flying under Daniele de Rossi, defeated Milan in both legs. The much-anticipated fixture between Bayer Leverkusen and West […]