As the sun sets in Jakarta, the Australian national team, Socceroos, begins their preparations for a World Cup qualifier against Indonesia. Surrounded by children’s games on adjacent pitches, the team sets up for a session in an unconventional setting. This unique arrangement showcases the blend of professional sports and grassroots youth development, highlighting the charm
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Rodrygo expressed his disappointment and frustration at being omitted from the Ballon d’Or shortlist this week. Despite his contributions to Real Madrid’s success in the previous season, he was not among the 30 players nominated for the prestigious award. In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Rodrygo admitted that he felt he deserved a place on
Spain forward Dani Olmo will be missing in action for Barcelona on Sunday due to a minor knee problem. Despite the injury not being serious, the decision has been made for him to return to Barcelona and sit out the game against Switzerland. This absence will have a significant impact on Barcelona’s midfield, where Olmo
Barcelona Atlètic, the reserve side of FC Barcelona, witnessed history with cousins Toni and Guille Fernández becoming the youngest-ever scorers for the team. This duo’s remarkable feat highlights the importance of nurturing young talent in football and the impact it can have on a club. Toni and Guille Fernández’s achievement is not just about breaking
Juventus has been actively scouting talents from North America, particularly keeping a close eye on players such as Jonathan David, Ricardo Pepi, and Malik Tillman. David, a standout player from Lille, has garnered interest from top clubs like Internazionale and Barcelona, but Juventus seems to have already started making moves to secure his signature. Pepi
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
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
The transfer of Max Kilman from Wolverhampton Wanderers to West Ham United for £40 million was a significant move in the Premier League transfer window. However, the impact of this transfer was not limited to just the two involved clubs. Non-league side Maidenhead United also benefitted from Kilman’s transfer, highlighting the potential for smaller clubs
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