Sunday night’s game against Cadiz will be a different challenge for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. Real left six players outside the squad following COVID-19 confirmations, so reinforcements needed to be called from Real Madrid Castilla in the Spanish third tier. Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Andriy Lunin, Gareth Bale, Rodrygo […]
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Lyon’s French Cup Match Against Paris FC Abandoned Due to Pitch Invasion and Fan Violence
The Frech Cup game between Paris FC and Lyon at Stade Charlety was abandoned because of fan violence. With the two teams tied at 1-1, the halftime break served as a scene for confrontation between the two sets of supporters. The start of the second half was delayed before the […]
Cavani Wants to Leave Man. United and Join Barcelona in January
Edinson Cavani seems to be moving closer to the exit door at Old Trafford. The Uruguayan striker is tempted to join FC Barcelona in the winter transfer window, which kicks off on Jan. 1. Sergio Aguero’s retirement means Barcelona now has enough funds to afford a new signing. Cavani is […]
Newcastle Readying $110 Million Bid for In-Demand Vlahovic
Newcastle United are planning to sign Fiorentina’s diamond striker Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer window. It would mark Newcastle’s first major piece of business since the club’s takeover by a Saudi-backed consortium. Vlahovic, 21, scored at a fantastic rate at club level over the past two seasons and has […]
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 […]
Galaxy Trade Sebastian Lletget to New England Revs for $500K in Allocation Money
Sebastian Lietget will soon be making a new home on the other side of the country. His move comes as a result of the LA Galaxy trading the 29-year-old midfielder to the New England Revolution for at least $500K in allocation money. The amount of money the Galaxy gets could […]
Omicron Chaos: Five Premier League Matches Postponed Following Outbreaks
The COVID-19 Omicron variant is rapidly spreading across England, forcing several Premier League clubs to postpone five games scheduled for the weekend because of new outbreaks. On Thursday, the UK recorded 88,736 COVID-19 cases, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. Experts predict the ultra-infectious Omicron will break […]
Emotional Aguero Announces Retirement from Football Due to Heart Condition
Sergio Aguero, the 33-year-old Barcelona striker, has seen his playing career come to an early, and unexpected, end. Aguero was taken to the hospital after he suffered chest pain and breathing problems during his team’s game against Alaves in October. Soon after, he was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, which […]
Argentinian Star Otamendi Assaulted in His Home; Cash, Watches, and Jewelry Stolen
Nicolas Otamendi, a defender for Argentina and Benfica, and his family suffered a major scare in their home in Portugal late Sunday night when the player was assaulted by a gang of thugs wearing gloves and balaclavas. The robbers left with watches, jewelry, and cash valued at around $330K. The […]
City Beats Leeds 7-0 to Extend EPL Lead
Manchester City bounced back after an unconvincing weekend performance against Wolves (1-0), beating Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad to record their highest-scoring game in 2021. It was a fun night out for the defending champions as they made their intentions clear right from the kick-off. City was up 2-0 […]
Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy, Ruled Out for West Ham Clash
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Arsenal’s weekend game against Southampton over a breach of discipline. On Tuesday, the club confirmed Aubameyang is no longer the team captain, and said he won’t be part of the squad for the West Ham clash on Wednesday either, fuelling speculation that his future is away from […]
Manchester United’s Game at Brentford Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Manchester United was supposed to play Brentford on Tuesday, but the match won’t go ahead as scheduled because of a COVID-19 outbreak on the United squad. The Premier League announced its decision through a statement issued late on Monday. “The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to […]
Europa League: Barcelona to Face Napoli in Knockout Blockbuster, Haaland and Dortmund Meet Rangers
The Europa League playoff draw will see Barcelona play Italian side Napoli over two legs for a place in the competition’s Round of 16. Meanwhile, Dortmund will battle Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers, while RB Leipzig v Real Sociedad is also expected to entertain. Starting this season, the eight teams placed […]
Premier League Reports Record 42 Positive COVID-19 Tests Over Past Week
The Premier League set a new record it’s not too proud of, with no fewer than 42 players and staff testing positive for COVID-19 over the past week. It’s a record for a seven-day period since the start of the pandemic. Until now, the highest number of reported COVID cases […]
Champions League Round of 16 Draw Voided, PSG to Play Real Madrid, Man. United to Face Atletico Madrid
The first draw for the Champions League Round of 16 was marked by an unprecedented event, which saw it voided and redone hours later. Following the redraw, Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Madrid for a place in the quarterfinals, while Liverpool will have to pass the Inter Milano test for […]
COVID-19 Outbreak at Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa also Face Problems
The Sunday group training at Manchester United didn’t take place as planned following an outbreak of COVID-19. Manager Ralf Rangnick wasn’t able to conduct the session, with the players only being able to perform individual, non-contact outdoor exercises. A small number of players and some staff members tested positive, the […]
Bellingham Fined $45k After Comments About Referee Following Bayern Defeat
Jude Bellingham will have to pay a fine worth $45k for his comments on Felix Zwayer, the match official who took charge of the Bayern Munich game last weekend. The 18-year-old has avoided a ban, even though he was expected to face time on the sidelines as well. Bellingham questioned […]
MLS Cup: New York City FC Win The Final for the First Time in Their History After Beating Timbers on Penalties
New York City FC won the MLS Cup after an epic game at Providence Park. It’s the first major piece of silverware in the history of the New York club. You can watch the highlights of the MLS Cup final here. The hosts at Portland Timbers and NYC could not […]
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 […]
Inter Miami to Trade Best Performer Lewis Morgan to New York Red Bulls
Inter Miami have agreed on a deal to trade Lewis Morgan to the New York Red Bulls in return for $1.2 million in allocation money, The Athletic reports. The 25-year-old scored seven goals and provided 12 assists in 57 appearances for Inter in 2020 and 2021. He was included in […]