Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, surprised football fans by making a comeback to management on Saturday. He took charge of Borussia Dortmund for a testimonial game to honour former players Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski. Both players were part of Klopp’s successful Bundesliga-winning teams in 2011 and 2012 and also helped Dortmund reach the
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Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United star, showcased his brilliance once again during a legends game against Celtic at Old Trafford. In a moment reminiscent of his prime, Rooney scored a sensational free kick that left everyone in awe. The right-footed strike found the top corner of the net, proving that Rooney still possesses the
Chelsea’s majority shareholder, Clearlake Capital, has made it clear that they are not interested in selling their stake in the club. Despite speculations of a power battle at Stamford Bridge, sources have indicated that Clearlake’s primary focus is on providing long-term stability to Chelsea. Clearlake currently holds 61.54% of Chelsea, while the remaining 38.46% is
After suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the Euro 2024 final against Spain, Harry Kane has openly admitted that the loss still lingers with him. However, he has also expressed his determination to use this disappointment as fuel to drive him towards winning the 2026 World Cup. This defeat comes as a bitter pill to swallow
Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently spoke out about the overwhelming impact of a congested calendar on players’ health and performance. With the expansion of all three European club competitions to 36 teams this season, concerns have been raised about the toll it will take on the players. De Bruyne highlighted
Conor Gallagher, a former Chelsea midfielder, recently signed with Atlético Madrid after a tumultuous exit from the club. Despite his departure, Gallagher has only positive things to say about his time at Chelsea. He turned down contract extensions and eventually left for a new opportunity with Atlético, but he praised the club in a news
Emma Hayes, the head coach of the United States women’s national team, has been a trailblazer in the world of women’s football. Despite her numerous achievements and success in the women’s game, she acknowledges that there is still a long way to go before women are given the opportunity to manage men’s football teams. In
A recent announcement by the French liquor company Pernod Ricard regarding a sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has caused outrage among Marseille fans. The deal involved promoting Pernod Ricard’s global brand, which includes the anise-flavored aperitif pastis. Marseille, the bitter rival of PSG, has a deep-rooted connection with pastis, causing fans to feel betrayed
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has highlighted the importance of stability at the club in order to achieve success. Despite his impressive performances for Spain in their Euro 2024 triumph, Cucurella has faced challenges at the club level since his move to Chelsea in a big-money deal from Brighton. Under new coach Enzo Maresca, Cucurella has
Valencia forward Rafa Mir was recently released on bail after being arrested in connection with allegations of sexual assault. The incident involved Mir and another footballer, Pablo Jara, who were accused by two women of assaulting them after meeting at a nightclub. The women reported that they went to Mir’s house where he allegedly sexually