News - Page 721

News

/ 887 days ago

Premier League may miss out on a 5th Champions League spot

The Premier League faces an uphill battle to now gain five places in next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL). The competition is set to undergo a drastic overhaul next summer and will feature an extra four teams. UEFA is getting rid of the group stage of the tournament for the 2024/25 campaign. Instead, the competition […]

News

/ 887 days ago

2024 Concacaf Champions Cup draw results: Who will play who?

The former CONCACAF Champions League will now be known as the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the 2024 edition. It will offer a more polished version of CONCACAF's premier international club tournament. In addition to a rebranding, the 2024 tournament will include 27 new competitors hailing from all around Central and North America. Participating teams include […]

News

/ 887 days ago

Barcelona brass allegedly losing confidence in manager Xavi

Barcelona head coach Xavi is quickly losing confidence in the side's hierarchy as manager. The Catalan side recorded a rare loss at home to LaLiga leaders Girona on December 10th. They were then also shockingly beaten by Royal Antwerp in Champions League play this week. As a result of the recent stumbles, Xavi is in […]

News

/ 887 days ago

MLS reinstates Bruce Arena in 2024: Where could he go next?

With his reinstatement by MLS, Bruce Arena is once again allowed to work for the league. The departure of Wayne Rooney from D.C. United has created an opportunity for him to potentially take over the team. MLS suspended the most successful coach in the league's history after "inappropriate and insensitive remarks" and related allegations. An […]

News

/ 887 days ago

Furious response to sub: Modric and Ancelotti not on good terms

Luka Modric is not content with his present position in the Real Madrid system under Carlo Ancelotti. The two are not on speaking terms. Modric has witnessed a marked decline in his playing time as the season has progressed. Instead of starting the Croatian, Ancelotti has chosen to start Kroos, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Valverde, and summer […]

News

/ 887 days ago

Potter, Zidane top list of coaching candidates at Man United

Erik ten Hag's job security at Manchester United is seemingly dwindling by the week. The Red Devils have lost three of their four matches so far during December. As a result, the club fell to sixth in the Premier League table. Its performances in the Champions League dumped the Red Devils out of all European […]

News

/ 887 days ago

Bournemouth's American owner targets European qualification

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley has proclaimed that he expects his club to be in European qualification within five years. The Cherries have never featured in a competition such as the Champions League or Europa League in their history. They only just played their first-ever Premier League campaign eight years ago. The American businessman previously purchased […]

News

/ 888 days ago

PSG survives fervid final day to reach Champions League last 16

A dramatic final day of the UEFA Champions League group stage transpired on Wednesday as five teams battled for two spots in the knockout stage. In the end, PSG and Porto did enough in their games to advance to the last 16. Also, Milan's stunning comeback win against Newcastle ensures the Italian side will enter […]

News

/ 888 days ago

United linked with a potential managerial move for Lopetegui

Manchester United brass is already thinking about Erik ten Hag replacements. The Dutch coach is enduring a tough spell at the club and could soon be on his way out. The former Ajax manager only just joined the Red Devils back in the summer of 2022. Ten Hag performed quite well in his freshman season […]

News

/ 888 days ago

Neymar's ex-side seek return in 2025 following player's hint

Following a suggestion from Neymar, Brazilian side Santos has begun preparations for his comeback in 2025. Before making the massive transfer to Barcelona, Neymar began his professional career with Santos in 2009. He started his rise to fame with the Black-and-white, where he displayed his skills that would later make him one of the world's […]

News

/ 888 days ago

Personal tragedy makes ex-Canada coach regret World Cup trip

John Herdman has said that he ought to have resigned as coach of the Canadian national team before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In March of 2022, Herdman led Canada to their first World Cup qualification in 36 years. However, he experienced a personal tragedy about which few knew. The Canadian soccer coach does […]

News

/ 888 days ago

Aston Villa slaps fee on Douglas Luiz to deter other EPL clubs

To keep rival Premier League teams away from bidding on Douglas Luiz, Aston Villa established an outrageous asking price. Everyone knows the Brazilian midfielder is in high demand. His performances for Villa have garnered attention from prominent clubs, with Arsenal having been in the lead for a while. In his squad’s 2-0 win against Mikel […]

News

/ 888 days ago

Chelsea eyes January signings amid plan for sale of 7 players

As Chelsea prepares for a massive axing of seven players, Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged the club's need for more signings in January. According to the Argentine boss, the Blues "are missing something" and should think about making moves during the January transfer window. On Sunday, Everton defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Goodison Park, marking the first […]

News

/ 888 days ago

Turning the page to the next UEFA Champions League format

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League campaign signals the end of the group-stage format. With 32 teams in play, there are eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16, which brings two-legged knockout ties. Next season, the UEFA Champions League changes drastically. For the first time, the […]

News

/ 888 days ago

PGMOL chief admits to another referee error in Premier League

Premier League referee Simon Hooper was left "devastated" after committing a crucial error in a recent match. PGMOL chief Howard Webb, who oversees the officiating board for the Premier League, revealed the news on Tuesday. The former referee now helps determine officials for each of the Premier League's games. Hooper was in charge of a […]