UEFA announced that matches in the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League will test safe standing for the upcoming campaign. The test will take place at stadiums in England, France, and Germany, where safe standing is currently active at the domestic level. In England, fans had been complaining […]
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Eriksen Returns to Denmark Squad Nine Months After Cardiac Arrest
It took Christian Eriksen just three outings in the Brentford shirt to convince Denmark’s manager that he’s ready to play for his country again. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark against Finland at Euro 2020 last year. Nine months after, he is set to return. Denmark plays […]
Major Changes at Ballon d’Or, Here’s How it Will Be Awarded from Now On
Through a letter, France Football, the award’s patron, announced four important changes for the future of the Ballon d’Or. Starting 2022, the award will be given for merits achieved during a season, and not a full calendar year. “For more clarity, it has appeared more relevant to now assess players […]
Eriksen Returns in Brentford Friendly Eight Months After Cardiac Arrest
Christian Eriksen returned to the pitch and played his first minutes in the Brentford shirt. He featured in the behind closed doors friendly against fifth-tier side Southend United. Brentford won the game 3-2, with Eriksen assisting one of his team’s goals. The 30-year-old Dane started the game and tried to […]
Ronaldo to Consider His Man. United Future based on UCL Finish and New Managerial Appointment
Cristiano Ronaldo is not certain that he’ll stay at Old Trafford beyond this season, despite only moving back to Manchester last summer. The 37-year-old will make a decision on his future after United appoints a permanent manager for next season. A top-four finish in the Premier League, meaning a Champions […]
Robert Lewandowski Crowned the Best at FIFA’s Award Night
Bayern’s superstar missed out on the Ballon d’Or at the end of last year, but won The Best award, an individual trophy created by FIFA. Lewandowski (33) was the winner in 2020 as well. Alexia Putellas won the women’s award, as the Barcelona midfielder secured a glamorous double after also […]
Ballon d’Or 2022 Odds: Messi is Third-Favorite, Major Surprise at the Top
Lionel Messi won a record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or trophy last December, beating Robert Lewandowski in the vote organized by the prestigious French magazine France Football. Messi, who scored at a non-stop rate for Barcelona during the first part of 2021 and also won the Copa America with Argentina in July, […]
Eriksen Dreams of Playing in World Cup Following Heart Problems
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s game against Finland at Euro 2020 in June and received life-saving treatment on the pitch. He was then taken to a nearby hospital where doctors performed various tests and decided to implant him with a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) — a pacemaker that is able to […]
The Transfer Window is Open: Three Spectacular Moves That Can Take Place in January
Clubs from the biggest leagues in Europe can now buy and sell players again. For a month, rumors will invade football, as fans around the world will be waiting for their clubs to act. Online Gambling analyses the top three moves which can take place until the end of Jan. […]
FIFA Refuses to Drop Biennial World Cup, Promises Plan Will Add $4.5 Billion in Additional Funds
The World Football Association insists the idea of having a World Cup every two years is a good one, stating that this will add $4.5 billion in revenue every four years. Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, didn’t disclose whether he’ll ask members to vote on the controversial proposal or not at […]
Christian Eriksen Reaches Mutual Agreement to End His Contract with Inter
Inter Milan announced its reached an agreement with Christian Eriksen to end his contract. Eriksen last played for the Serie A champions In May. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest while on the pitch for Denmark at Euro 2020. As part of his treatment, he had a cardioverter-defibrillator implanted. Italian football […]
Haaland’s Agent Hints at Summer Transfer, Mentions Four Possible Destinations
Erling Haaland hit the ground running for Dortmund since returning to the pitch following a hip flexor injury. In his three games for Borussia since Nov. 27, he’s netted four times, shining his unstoppable aura status among the European elite. Over the summer, the 21-year-old was a transfer target for […]
Christian Eriksen: Midfielder Resumes Training Alone at Boyhood Club in Denmark
Inter Milan and Denmark’s Christian Eriksen has started training alone at Odense Boldklub’s facilities. Eriksen played for the Danish team as a teenager, before moving to Ajax in The Netherlands. Eriksen continues his recovery after the cardiac arrest he went through at Euro 2020. 29-year-old Eriksen collapsed after just a […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Results: Lionel Messi Beats Robert Lewandowski to Win Seventh Trophy
Lionel Messi surpassed Robert Lewandowski by 33 points to finish first in the vote for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. Messi won his seventh trophy, breaking the record he previously set with his sixth win back in 2019. Messi accumulated 613 points compared to Lewandowski’s 580. Third-placed Jorginho had 460, while […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Live: Messi Wins Record-Breaking Seventh Trophy, as Lewandowski Comes Second
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or trophy for a record-breaking seventh time in a ceremony held at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Robert Lewandowski finished second, while Jorginho completed the podium. A panel of 180 international journalists representing different countries and territories chose the winner of the men’s Ballon d’Or. […]
FIFA Reveal Nominations for The Best Awards 2021
FIFA have released their nominations for The Best Awards 2021. The world football governing body will reward players, goalkeepers and coaches in both men’s and women’s football for their achievements over the past 12 months during an online gala on 17 January 2022. Due to the pandemic context, the 2020 […]
England Banned for One Game Following Incidents at Euro 2020 Final
England has been hit with a stadium ban after the incidents at the Euro 2020 final hosted at the iconic Wembley in London on July 11. England lost the final against Italy on penalties, with problems reported inside and outside the grounds before, during, and after the event. The punishment […]
Ballon d’Or Shortlist Announced: Messi and Ronaldo Are In. Check Out The Full List
France Football and L’Equipe have released the 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. 14 players come from the English Premier League. Six-time winner Lionel Messi and five-time Ballon holder Ronaldo are in the chase for the most prestigious individual accolade in world football. Champions League winners Chelsea have five […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Nominees Announced Next Week
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ballon d’Or is returning. The most prestigious individual trophy in world football will be awarded on Monday, Nov. 29 in a ceremony that will take place at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. Nominees for both the men’s and women’s Ballon […]
UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award: De Bruyne, Jorginho, and N’Golo Kante Nominated
The European Football Association (UEFA) unveiled the nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year and Coach of the Year Awards. The shortlist for the Player of the Year Award in men’s football contains the names of Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium), Jorginho (Chelsea and Italy), […]