When Jack Grealish returned to Manchester City this summer after being left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024, Pep Guardiola had a straightforward message for him. His omission from the national team was unexpected, especially considering his status as the face of a popular brand’s summer ad campaign. Guardiola, however, saw it as an
Conor Gallagher, former Chelsea midfielder, recently spoke out about his departure from the club during the summer transfer window. Despite the circumstances surrounding his exit, he only had positive things to say about his time at Chelsea. Gallagher mentioned that he has nothing but good memories and special moments from his time at his boyhood
Real Madrid is reportedly considering the possibility of letting go of winger Vinícius Júnior. This decision comes after the club’s recent acquisition of Kylian Mbappé, which has led them to believe that they can thrive without the 24-year-old player. As a potential successor, Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has emerged as a strong candidate. With
The conversation around female coaches in men’s football has been ongoing for years, with many like Emma Hayes highlighting the significant obstacles that still exist. Despite Hayes’ impressive resume of titles and accolades, she acknowledges that the acceptance of women in coaching roles for men’s teams is still a long way off. The reluctance of
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the France national team, recently made a significant statement about his mental state upon rejoining the squad after their unsuccessful Euro 2024 campaign. Despite reaching the semifinals of the tournament in Germany, Mbappé described the outcome as a “failure” following their exit at the hands of Spain. In a news
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has emphasized the need for stability at the Premier League club in order to achieve success, drawing comparisons to the consistent success he experienced with his national team, Spain. According to Cucurella, the key to success lies in allowing the coach to transmit his ideas without constant changes in leadership, providing
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
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