Trying to win its first league title in 25 years, Servette, a Swiss soccer club, had its appeal rejected at the highest court in sports on Thursday. The appeal was regarding their failure to register…
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Bellingham is expected to come back for Real Madrid after serving a red-card suspension, ready to play against Athletic Bilbao
Jude Bellingham is getting ready to play for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao this weekend. He missed the last two matches because of a red-card suspension. He also had an ankle injury that kept him…
If Euro 2024 coaches express a desire for larger squads of 26 players to mitigate injury risks, UEFA will consider their request
UEFA, the organizer of the European Championship, stated that it would consider the wishes of national team coaches regarding having bigger squads of 26 players instead of the usual 23 for the upcoming tournament in…
Bayern Munich is waiting to see if Kane and Neuer will be fit for the ‘Klassiker’ against Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich’s hopes of winning the Bundesliga title might rely on defeating Borussia Dortmund in the big match called the “Klassiker.” But the real threat to Bayern’s title hopes comes from Bayer Leverkusen, who are…
Marseille faces injury concerns leading up to their highly anticipated match against bitter rival PSG, one of the biggest games in French soccer
Jonathan Clauss had hoped to enjoy the France friendly against Chile, especially with his home crowd cheering him on. However, his excitement turned to disappointment when he suffered a hamstring injury just 11 minutes into…
Germany is rejoicing in a positive change as confidence surges ahead of hosting Euro 2024
The doubt and frustration surrounding Germany’s soccer team before the European Championship this summer had been replaced by confidence. A win over France boosted their spirits, and now they believe they can win the tournament.…
Füllkrug nets a late goal as Germany, the host of Euro 2024, secures another morale-boosting victory by defeating the Netherlands 2-1
Germany’s substitute Niclas Füllkrug scored a late goal, giving the European Championship host a confidence-boosting 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their friendly match on Tuesday. The Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen tried to stop Füllkrug’s…
John Stones sustained an early injury during England’s 2-2 draw against Belgium
John Stones had to leave the game early due to a suspected adductor injury during England’s friendly match against Belgium on Tuesday. The Manchester City defender was replaced by Joe Gomez after just 10 minutes…
Jude Bellingham finds the net during injury time as England and Belgium settle for a 2-2 draw
Jude Bellingham’s 22nd goal this season rescued a 2-2 tie for England against Belgium on Tuesday, maintaining his excellent performance leading up to the European Championship. The Real Madrid midfielder showed his significance to Gareth…
Kolo Muani contributes with both a goal and an assist as France struggles in a 3-2 victory against Chile
Seeking a rebound following a defeat against Germany, France struggled to secure a 3-2 victory over Chile in a friendly match that had few standout moments on Tuesday. France, a top contender at the European…
Endrick and Yamal stand out as Brazil, led by Vinícius Júnior, plays to a 3-3 draw against Spain in the ‘One Skin’ friendly
Teenagers Lamine Yamal and Endrick were the center of attention as Brazil tied 3-3 with Spain on Tuesday in the “One Skin” international friendly, which aimed to highlight the fight against racism following several insults…
After last-minute drama in the qualifying playoffs, Ukraine, Georgia, and Poland have secured spots in Euro 2024
Ukraine secured their place in Euro 2024 with another thrilling late victory, while Georgia and Poland also earned spots in the tournament after intense penalty shootouts. The lineup for the 24-nation Euro 2024 was finalized…
Australia and Palestine secure victories once more in the Asia qualifiers for the World Cup
Australia dominated Lebanon with a 5-0 victory, securing their spot in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualifiers for 2026. The win came after Kusini Yengi’s early goal set the pace for the Socceroos’…
Gabriel Barbosa, the striker for Flamengo, has been suspended for two years due to a doping fraud case
Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa received a two-year suspension on Monday after a doping investigation. The Anti-Doping Sports Court of Justice in Brazil voted 5-4 to suspend Barbosa until April 2025. Barbosa drew attention to himself…
Nottingham Forest is contesting a four-point deduction for breaching financial regulations in the English Premier League
Nottingham Forest has appealed against the four-point penalty given by the English Premier League last week for breaking the league’s financial regulations. Forest confirmed the appeal in a brief statement, which was different from their…
In the absence of Bale, Wales possesses a hidden advantage heading into its playoff final against Lewandowski and Poland
Forget about figuring out how to stop Robert Lewandowski. Wales coach Robert Page seems to have only one task before his team faces Poland in Tuesday’s playoff final for a spot at the European Championship.…
Mudryk hopes to propel Ukraine beyond Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying for their maiden tournament since the invasion
More than two years after the Russian invasion drastically changed their lives, Ukrainian soccer players are just one match away from qualifying for the European Championship. Mykhailo Mudryk, often seen on the bench for Chelsea…
Vinícius becomes emotional discussing racism, expressing that he’s losing motivation to continue playing due to the hurtful insults
Vinícius Júnior became very emotional on Monday while discussing the racist abuse he has faced in Spain. He expressed that these experiences are making him lose his motivation to continue playing soccer. Vinícius openly shared…
Iceland aims to strengthen its Euro 2024 squad with Gudmundsson’s return following an investigation
Albert Gudmundsson has become important for Iceland’s hopes in the European Championship after he couldn’t play last year due to a criminal investigation. Iceland faces Ukraine on Tuesday, and Gudmundsson’s hat trick in a 4-1…
On his 50th appearance, Declan Rice assumes the England captaincy and is eager to make history at Euro 2024
Milestones are quickly stacking up for Declan Rice. First, he celebrated his maiden trophy win with West Ham in the Europa Conference League final in May. Then, he secured a big-money transfer to a top…
South Korea’s soccer star is released by China after being detained for nearly a year due to suspicions of bribery
A well-known South Korean soccer player who was held in China for nearly a year over accusations of bribery has been released and returned home, as confirmed by Seoul’s Foreign Ministry on Monday. Son Jun-ho,…
Australia and Saudi Arabia have an opportunity to progress, while Japan’s advancement in World Cup Asian qualifying is delayed
Australia and Saudi Arabia are two of the big teams in the Asian Football Confederation trying to move forward in the World Cup qualifying matches by winning on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Japan’s plan to progress got…
Maguire and Walker, both injured, depart from England’s team and will be absent for the friendly against Belgium
Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, and Sam Johnstone had to leave England’s team due to injuries before their friendly match against Belgium on Tuesday. England’s team faced its first loss in 15 months on Saturday when…
Miami, was heavily defeated by the Red Bulls, without Messi, leading to Martino’s anger towards the team’s mindset
Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino criticized his team’s mindset strongly on Saturday after a harsh 4-0 defeat by New York Red Bulls. Miami, without the injured Lionel Messi, struggled at New York’s Red Bull Arena,…
Ireland ties Belgium 0-0 following a penalty kick miss
Evan Ferguson missed a penalty in the first half, and as a result, Ireland tied Belgium 0-0 in a friendly match in Dublin on Saturday. Ferguson, the striker, had the opportunity to score for Ireland…
Kane, injured, set to return to Bayern. Walker also sustains injury in England’s defeat to Brazil
Harry Kane, who is injured, will be going back to Bayern Munich as he won’t be able to play in England’s upcoming friendly against Belgium. This decision was made after he couldn’t participate in the…
Endrick, aged 17, scores his debut goal for Brazil, defeating England and establishing a record
Real Madrid-bound Endrick became the youngest men’s player to score an international goal at Wembley as Brazil defeated England 1-0 in a friendly on Saturday. Endrick, who will move from Palmeiras to Madrid at the…
Sunil Chhetri will receive an honor for his 150th international appearance ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match
Sunil Chhetri, the leader of the Indian Men’s National team, will be honored by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for playing his 150th Senior International match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on…
In a friendly match, the Netherlands showcased their second-half dominance, defeating Scotland 4-0, Colombia secured a victory over Spain
The Netherlands had a slow start but turned things around in the second half against Scotland, winning their friendly match 4-0 in Amsterdam on Friday. The Dutch team scored their first goal after 40 minutes…
Southgate describes rumors connecting him to the Manchester United position as ‘entirely disrespectful’
England coach Gareth Southgate expressed his frustration at rumors suggesting he might take over as manager at Manchester United, currently led by Erik ten Hag. Southgate emphasized on Friday that he wouldn’t engage in discussions…
Leicester initiates legal action against the EPL and English Football League, the club announces
Leicester has taken urgent legal action against the Premier League and the English Football League, the club announced on Friday. This comes after the club was charged with breaking financial regulations. The club, based in…
Freiburg has chosen Julian Schuster, a former player, as the new coach to succeed the long-serving Christian Streich
Freiburg has chosen former player Julian Schuster as its new coach to replace Christian Streich, who will step down at the end of the season after leading the team for more than 12 years. This…
A fresh cohort is emerging, stepping out of Bale’s influence and edging Wales closer to yet another significant tournament
After Gareth Bale’s departure, Wales faced a daunting challenge. With a population of just 3 million, how could they replace their greatest player, once the most expensive signing in soccer history and a legend at…
Gio Reyna Shines Bright: From Controversy to Crucial Assists, A Star’s Redemption on the Pitch
Gio Reyna, the rising star of the U.S. men’s national team, made a significant impact in Thursday’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Jamaica, coming off the bench to set up the crucial game-winning goal. This…
Son discloses contemplating retirement from international soccer following the Asian competition with South Korea
Son Heung-min admitted he thought about quitting playing for his country after a tough Asian Cup experience with South Korea, but he decided to continue for the sake of the fans. After South Korea lost…
The scheduled home match of North Korea against Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers has been canceled
North Korea’s planned home match against Japan in the World Cup qualifiers was canceled unexpectedly, as announced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The decision came after North Korea expressed its inability to host the…
Leicester might become the most recent team to violate the Premier League’s spending regulations
Leicester might face penalties for spending too much in the Premier League. The league said Leicester has been sent to an independent commission for a possible breach of the rules about making a profit and…
Deniz Undav aims for his debut with Germany and hopes to secure a spot in the Euro 2024 squad
Deniz Undav, known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities with Stuttgart this season, has earned his first call-up to the German national team. He will join the team for their upcoming friendly matches against France and…
Ex-soccer player Robinho commences a nine-year jail term in Brazil due to a rape conviction in Italy from 2013
Former soccer player Robinho began serving a nine-year prison sentence in Brazil on Thursday, more than a decade after being accused of raping a woman in Italy. The 40-year-old Robinho left his apartment in Santos,…
Haji Wright finds the net twice in overtime as the US defeats Jamaica 3-1 to advance to the CONCACAF Nations League final
Haji Wright was at an airport in England last weekend, ready to depart for Dubai during the international break, when he received a call from U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter. Berhalter asked him to join the…
Barcelona and PSG emerge victorious in their respective away fixtures during the first leg of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain secured victories away from home in the opening leg of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. The reigning champions, Barcelona, clinched a 2-1 win against Norwegian side Brann, with Salma…
Botman, a defender for Newcastle, sidelined for as long as 9 months due to ACL injury
Newcastle’s defender, Sven Botman, faced a setback as he sustained a significant knee injury, ruling him out of action for a potential nine-month period. The Dutch center-back suffered an ACL injury during Newcastle’s recent 2-0…
Haaland downplays worries about his injury and shares a message from Guardiola before linking up with the Norway squad
Erling Haaland downplayed concerns regarding a possible injury during Norway’s training session this week, and also shared a message he received from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before heading off for international duty. Haaland has…
Bayern Munich presents its ultimate proposal to Alphonso Davies as Real Madrid reportedly shows interest
Bayern Munich sports director Max Eberl has disclosed that the club has presented its ultimate offer to Canada left-back Alphonso Davies for extending his contract amidst rumored interest from Real Madrid. “I can affirm that…
Teenage midfielder Kobbie Mainoo receives his maiden call-up to the England squad from Manchester United
On Tuesday, Manchester United’s 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo received his inaugural call-up from England. Initially part of England Under-21s, Mainoo has now been added to coach Gareth Southgate’s senior squad ahead of upcoming friendlies against…
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku has been sidelined from the upcoming friendly against Ireland due to a groin problem
Due to a groin issue, Romelu Lukaku will be absent from Belgium’s upcoming friendly against Ireland. The striker recently sat out a Europa League encounter due to a recurring hip problem, and featured for 85…
Germany’s final warm-up matches for Euro 2024 will see them face off against Ukraine and Greece
Germany’s preparations for the upcoming European Championship will include friendly matches against Ukraine and Greece, announced the German soccer federation on Tuesday. The national team is scheduled to face Ukraine in Nuremberg on June 3,…
Japan is gearing up to host a FIFA World Cup qualifier before heading to North Korea for another match in quick succession
Despite holding the top continental ranking and boasting players with extensive international experience, Hajime Moriyasu’s Japanese squad is embarking on a journey into unfamiliar territory with back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea. Asian qualifying…
Due to overspending, Nottingham Forest has been deducted 4 points and has consequently fallen into the Premier League’s relegation zone
Nottingham Forest faced a setback on Monday as they were penalized with a four-point deduction for overspending, a move that plunges the team into the Premier League’s relegation zone with just two months remaining in…
Altamirano, the Chilean international, is in a stable condition and reports feeling alright after collapsing during the game
Chilean footballer Javier Altamirano, representing Estudiantes de la Plata, found himself in stable condition and recuperating after collapsing during a match, as confirmed by the club’s doctor. The incident occurred during Estudiantes’ encounter with Boca…