Kylian Mbappe is one step closer to joining Real Madrid after he told PSG’s hierarchy that he’s not going to extend his current deal at Parc des Princes. Last Tuesday, the 22-year-old Mbappe was the man of the match as PSG stunned Bayern Munich in a fantastic 3-2 away win […]
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El Clásico: Real Madrid Beats Barcelona for Top Spot in La Liga
Real Madrid won the big derby game against arch-rivals Barcelona, 2-1, and hope to defend their La Liga title. Benzema opened the scoring after 13 minutes, with a fantastic backheel that paralyzed Barcelona’s defense and German keeper Marc Andre Ter Stegen. Kroos made it 2-0 with the help of a […]
Romanian Ref Octavio Sovre Suspended at National Level over Haaland Autograph Incident
Romanian referee Octavian Sovre is facing time out from football after the “Haaland-affair” in Manchester on Tuesday, OG News has learned. Sovre was caught on camera while asking superstar Erling Haaland for an autograph at the end of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund (2-1) in […]
Revealed: Messi Helped Ref Who Now Faces UEFA Sanctions for Seeking Autographs
Romanian soccer referee Octavian Sovre was heavily criticized, then adored by millions in the space of just a few hours earlier this week. Sovre was an assistant referee at the game between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund (2-1) in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. After […]
Esports: The World’s Highest-Earning FIFA 21 Superstars
FIFA has risen to become one of the world’s top esports titles, attracting players from every corner of the planet. Games are being played every second of the day, by teenagers in their bedrooms, all the way up to professional players fighting it out in international tournaments. These professional FIFA […]
Mbappe Shines Again in Champions League, PSG Stun Last-Year Winners Bayern at Home
Kylian Mbappe was the man of the match in a hard-fought PSG win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. After his hat-trick against Barcelona at the iconic Camp Nou in the previous round, in a smashing 4-1 PSG win, Mbappe put up another superb […]
The Secret Story of Why Erling Haaland Autographed a Ref’s Cards in the Tunnel
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund (2-1) ​was the most heated game of all four played in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring after 19 minutes. Dortmund equalized six minutes before the game’s last whistle thanks to captain Marco Reus, then Foden made […]
Champions League Referees, VAR Steal Spotlight from Guardiola-Haaland Meet-up
Manchester City won the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund after a highly eventful game. It finished 2-1, with the referees taking center stage. The game was supposed to be all about Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s chase of the Quadruple (winning all available trophies during […]
Cadiz Defender Cala Responds to Racism Charge: Diakhaby ‘Either Got it Wrong or Made it Up’
Twenty-nine minutes after kickoff on Sunday, the game between Cadiz and Valencia was stopped when French defender Mouctar Diakhaby vociferously claimed Juan Cala of Cadiz directed racial abuse his way. Valencia’s team showed solidarity with Diakhaby and marched off the pitch. Match officials told players that they not only risked […]
The Astronomical Demands for Erling Haaland’s Transfer to Barcelona
Erling Haaland, the 20-year-old Norwegian super striker, is being pursued by Europe’s top clubs, who all seem desperate to seal a deal this summer. With six of the most powerful teams in the world making a play for this football wunderkind, his legendary agent and father already seem to have […]
Former Barcelona and Real Madrid Superstar Hagi Dreams of a Future as USMNT Head Coach
Gheorghe Hagi was one of the stars at the 1994 World Cup in the US. Guided by his goals and assists, Romania went through to the quarterfinals in the tournament, only to be knocked out by Sweden after an epic penalty shootout. Hagi, now 56, is fondly remembered by American […]
Racism in La Liga? Valencia Walks Off the Pitch After Diakhaby Booking
At just 29 minutes into the game between Cadiz and Valencia, all eyes went to the middle of the pitch, despite the ball not being anywhere near that area. French defender Mouctar Diakhaby was showing his anger, suggesting he’d been subject to racist abuse from Juan Cala of Cadiz. Diakhaby […]
Stars Align: World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Provide Unusual Rehearsal for National Teams Ahead of Euro 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo was back scoring for Portugal (even when the referees didn’t agree), Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Sweden’s national team after a five-year absence, and Germany is still slack-jawed in front of the panic button after suffering a once-in-a-generation loss to North Macedonia. It’s all happening in the early rounds […]
Neymar Puts PSG Talks on Hold, Dreams of Reunion with Messi at Barca
An agreement that seemed done two months ago is now in doubt. As if it wasn’t enough, Kylian Mbappe’s refusal to extend his contract isn’t the only big problem at PSG right now. The other world superstar on the team, Brazilian forward Neymar, is also reluctant to sign a new […]
Everyone Loves Haaland: Spanish Teams Make Their Play for Dortmund’s Young Scoring Machine
Erling Haaland’s staying at Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga for another season looks less likely day by day. The 20-year-old goal machine is in big demand. After Manchester City put him at the top of their summer transfer list to replace outgoing Sergio Aguero (32), Spanish giants Barcelona and […]
Panic in Paris: PSG Afraid of Losing Superstar Mbappe for Free
Alongside Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe is Europe’s most prominent proposal for greatness in the new generation of soccer superstars. Mbappe is just 22, but he’s managed to win the World Cup with France (2018), as well as three French titles, two Cups, two League Cups, and two French […]
Erling Haaland: Striker Asks Manchester City for an $825K Weekly Wage
Alongside Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is Europe’s most in-demand player in world football. Borussia Dortmund’s jewel has shown plenty in his year-and-a-half playing in the German Bundesliga, as well as in the Champions League. Haaland was linked with many of the European powerhouses over the […]
North Macedonia Delivers Germany Shocking 2-1 Defeat in World Cup Qualifier
Germany lost at home to North Macedonia, 1-2, in the most surprising result of the European Qualifiers so far. After just nine minutes, Bayern’s Goretzka hit the woodwork and it seemed the game in Duisburg was about to take the direction of the predicted walkabout. But North Macedonia managed to […]
No Lewandowski for a Month! Bayern Super Striker to Miss Games that Could Decide Season
Robert Lewandowski scored two goals for Poland on Sunday, as his national team beat Andorra 3-0 in the qualifiers for World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Panic started when Lewandowski was taken off 63 minutes into the game with massive pain in his right knee. Fears of a serious injury were […]
Aguero to Quit Man City After 10-Year Run — is a Reunion with BFF Messi Next?
Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City this summer once his contract with the English Premier League giant runs out, the club confirmed on Monday. Aguero has been playing for City since 2011, joining for $44 million from Atletico Madrid. He is regarded as one of the club’s best-ever players, and […]