Rebecca Welch, a trailblazing referee, recently announced her retirement from officiating to embark on a new role with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Welch made history in 2023 as the first woman to referee a Premier League match, following her groundbreaking achievement in 2021 as the first woman to officiate a game in
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At the young age of 22, England defender Kieran Trippier has officially announced his retirement from international football. This decision comes after having earned an impressive 54 caps while representing his country on the field. The news of his retirement surfaced just before interim manager Lee Carsley was poised to reveal the first England squad
Barcelona’s recent attempt to sign Stefan Bajcetic fell through as the Liverpool midfielder decided to join RB Salzburg on loan. Sources close to the player revealed that Barcelona’s financial issues prevented them from guaranteeing Bajcetic’s registration with LaLiga. This uncertainty left the young player with no choice but to secure a move to Salzburg before
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino emphasized the significant pressure the team faces to win the MLS Cup, especially with renowned figures such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets on the roster. Despite leading Atlanta United FC to the championship title in 2018, Martino expressed that the current expectations for
Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentina captain, made his comeback to group training with Inter Miami CF after a period of more than six weeks following a badly sprained right ankle suffered during the Copa America final. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s return is a positive sign for the team, although there is still no official
Barcelona is currently in discussions to disrupt Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajčetić’s anticipated move to RB Salzburg. The 19-year-old player has become a loan target for Barça following Marc Bernal’s unfortunate injury that will keep him out of action for several months due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. While RB Salzburg appeared to be leading
Barcelona have officially announced that Marc Bernal suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during their recent victory over Rayo Vallecano. The club disclosed that Bernal will be undergoing surgery in the upcoming days to address the injury. Although the exact timeline for his recovery has not been confirmed, it is expected that the young player
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, has acknowledged that his team is still in the process of adapting to having Kylian Mbappé on board. Despite scoring in the UEFA Super Cup, Mbappé has yet to find the net in the first two LaLiga games for Madrid. Ancelotti emphasized the need for time and adjustments,
Vinícius Júnior, a player for Real Madrid, has spoken out against the racist abuse he has faced from fans during LaLiga matches. He has experienced such incidents at various stadiums, including Barcelona, Mallorca, Real Valladolid, Pamplona, and Sevilla, as well as during derbies with Atlético Madrid. The most notable case was at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has recently caught the eye of Atlético Madrid, according to a source speaking to ESPN. Despite the interest, Atlético Madrid has not yet made a formal approach for the 25-year-old midfielder. Nunes made a high-profile move to the Etihad Stadium last summer for a hefty £53 million from Wolves. Since