The French liquor company Pernod Ricard’s decision to enter into a sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) resulted in a backlash from Marseille fans. Marseille, a bitter rival of PSG, felt a sense of ownership over the anise-flavored aperitif pastis – a drink long associated with the city. The fans took to social media using
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Japan has always been known for its exceptional attacking talent, but the challenge has been getting all the stars to play together effectively. However, in the recent third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu seems to have cracked the code. The team’s opening match in Group
Midfielder Pedri from Barcelona recently praised coach Hansi Flick, referring to him as a “sergeant,” following the team’s exceptional start to the season. With four consecutive wins in LaLiga, Barcelona has shown an impressive display under Flick’s guidance. The shift in coaching from Xavi Hernández to Flick has been a positive change for the team,
Gio Reyna finds himself in a tough spot as the summer transfer window came to a close. Many players were able to secure new deals and move on to different clubs, but Reyna remains stagnant in his current situation. The Borussia Dortmund and USMNT midfielder has struggled to find consistent playing time, with only 329
The Valencia forward Rafa Mir found himself in hot water after being released on bail on Wednesday following allegations of sexual assault against him and a friend, Pablo Jara. The incident occurred after two women filed a complaint against Mir and Jara, claiming that they were sexually assaulted. According to the women, they had met
Clubs across Europe are gearing up for the upcoming transfer window, with Crystal Palace potentially facing the loss of attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. The Daily Mail reports that a release clause in Eze’s contract could see him leave for a fee of £68 million next year. This clause can be activated with an offer of
Atlanta United FC dropped a bombshell on Wednesday with the announcement that vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra has been ousted from his role effective immediately. Bocanegra, who has been a key figure in the club’s leadership since 2015, played a significant role in Atlanta’s early success in Major League Soccer (MLS), including securing
Victor Osimhen, the 25-year-old Nigeria international, has recently signed a season-long loan deal with Galatasaray, as announced by the Turkish club. The agreement entails a net payment of €6 million ($6.65 million) for the 2024-2025 season. This move comes after Napoli extended Osimhen’s contract until 2026, with a reported release clause of €130 million. Additionally,
Angel Gomes has opened up about his decision to leave Manchester United and join French Ligue 1 side Lille. The 24-year-old made the move in 2020 and then went on loan to Boavista in Portugal for the 2020-21 season. Reflecting on his departure from his boyhood club, Gomes emphasized that it was a move aimed
The methodology for seeding teams in the draw for World Cup qualifying has recently undergone a major change, with UEFA announcing the use of a combination of UEFA Nations League performance and FIFA World Ranking. This decision has significantly impacted the seeding of teams for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, particularly benefiting countries like England.