City won 6-3 against Leipzig in the opening round of the Champions League group stage. The two teams offered a fantastic show for those watching in the stadium and at home. The match marked Pep Guardiola’s 300th game in charge of Manchester City. You can watch all the goals here. […]
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Messi’s First Start at PSG Doesn’t Go to Plan, French Giants Held in Brugge
In Brugge, Lionel Messi started his first game in the PSG shirt since moving to Paris last month. Despite fielding Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe, PSG couldn’t get past a solid Belgian side. FC Brugge – PSG finished 1-1. PSG could have seen itself down to 10 men early in the […]
Ronaldo Scores Again, but Man. United is Shockingly Beaten in Champions League Debut
Cristiano Ronaldo netted for the third time in four days in the Manchester United shirt, but the English giants couldn’t come out as winners against Young Boys Bern. Ronaldo scored in both his starts for United since his transfer from Juventus was completed. The trip to meet Swiss champions Young […]
Five Things to Keep an Eye On as the Champions League Returns
On Tuesday, the new Champions League season kicks off with some top games on offer for football fans around the world. The new season comes with some major talking points that will interest fans as well. Superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo changed clubs and are set to make their […]
What are the Highest Spending Teams in European Football?
Premier League clubs spent more than $9.7 billion this year to form their current squads; more than twice as much as any of Europe’s other top leagues. The study published by the CIES Football Observatory finds Manchester City at the top of the big spenders’ list, followed by their arch-rivals, […]
Ronaldo Gets a Brace in Historical Manchester United Comeback
Cristiano Ronaldo was in the starting line-up on Saturday against Newcastle, just days after he started training with Manchester United following his transfer from Juventus. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner introduced himself to the United faithful in style, scoring twice, as the Red Devils came out 4-1 winners. Ronaldo played […]
Ronaldo Above All: What Numbers Say Ahead of Premier League Second Debut
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play his first game after 12 years at Old Trafford on Saturday, when Manchester United host Newcastle. Cristiano started training with his new colleagues on Tuesday, after being released early from the Portugal national team training camp. Ronaldo is available and could even start against […]
FIFA Clears Brazilians to Play in the Premier League this Weekend, Canceling Initial Ruling
Just days after invoking Article 5 to block Premier League clubs from selecting players who were refused calls for the international fixtures in September, FIFA came back canceling their previous notice. Premier League clubs had agreed in August not to honor national team calls for players who were supposed to […]
Messi’s Special Night Leaves Him in Tears
Leo Messi couldn’t hold his tears back as the Argentinean national team finally celebrated winning the Copa America in front of their fans. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic meant Argentina’s players and supporters couldn’t cheer together until now for their triumph against Brazil on July 10. The ceremony started […]
World Cup Winner Jerome Boateng Ordered to Pay $2.13 Million for Beating Former Girlfriend
Jerome Boateng, a Germany World Cup winner in 2014, was found guilty of assaulting his former partner in 2018. He will need to pay the woman $2.13 million. Boateng received the verdict during a court meeting in Munich. Prosecutor Stefanie Eckert called for a suspended 18-month jail sentence and a […]
Ronaldo, Desperate to Succeed Ahead of Second Manchester United Debut
Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to start his new life at Old Trafford on a high. The 36-year old returned to Manchester United just before the transfer deadline, and hopes to be part of the starting 11 on Sunday when the Red Devils host Newcastle. Talking to United’s official website, Ronaldo […]
Premier League Giants Not Allowed to Field Brazilian Players Following FIFA Ruling
The Brazilian players who weren’t released for the South American international matches by their Premier League clubs are blocked from playing in the next round of the English league. The ban runs from Sept. 10-14, and the affected teams are hoping to overturn it at the last minute, despite FIFA […]
Europe and South America are Ready to Boycott Biennial World Cup
Aleksander Ceferin, the UEFA president, is openly against the idea of the World Cup being played every two years after FIFA, the global Football Association, announced plans to increase the frequency of the biggest football event on the planet. The World Cup is currently played every four years. Ceferin first […]
Ronaldo Is Three Days Away From Much Awaited Manchester United Comeback
The 36-year-old Portuguese superstar made his first appearance at Manchester United’s training center on Tuesday after he was allowed to leave the Portugal national team camp early. Ronaldo has just beaten the record for most international goals after netting twice against Ireland in the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup. […]
FIFA Planning for World Cup Every Two Years
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (71), who’s now FIFA’s chief for global development, is the leading figure behind the plans to hold the World Cup every two years instead of four. UEFA, the European Football Association, is openly against the project. FIFA promises to reveal on Thursday more details about […]
Barcelona Wanted to Reunite Messi and Neymar, but Lost Both
After being elected president of FC Barcelona in March, Joan Laporta attempted a major move in re-signing Brazilian superstar Neymar. The Brazilian was hesitant to extend his deal at PSG, waiting to see if he would be able to join Barcelona. When it became clear that his Barca dream wasn’t […]
Brazil vs Argentina: Tottenham Duo Lo Celso and Romero Face Fines for Ignoring Club Orders
Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero defied club orders and linked up with the Argentinean national team for the South-American qualifiers at the World Cup. Both players face heavy fines when they return to London to restart life with Tottenham Hotspur. First, they’ll head to Croatia to train so they […]
Soccer Legend Pele Has Tumor Removed From His Colon
The Brazilian football god Pele, 80, took to social media to reveal that doctors operated on him to remove a tumor from his intestine. “Last Saturday I underwent surgery to remove a suspicious lesion in the right colon … Fortunately, I am used to celebrating great victories alongside you,” Pele […]
World Cup Qualifier Postponed After Attempted Coup in Guinea
The World Cup 2022 qualifying game between Guinea and Morocco was postponed by the CAF (the African Football Association) and FIFA after an attempted military coup. The two national teams were supposed to meet on Monday in Conakry, the Guinean capital. Following hours of heavy shots exchanged between the standing […]
Brazil vs Argentina Qualifier Canceled After Authorities Ask to Deport Four Argentinean Players During the Match
Anvisa, the Brazilian Agency for Sanitary Vigilance, interrupted play in the game between Brazil and Argentina with just four minutes gone. The health authorities demanded that three Argentinean players leave the pitch, claiming they didn’t comply with the country’s quarantine legislation. All the players went to their locker rooms as […]