Ilkay Gündogan, the 33-year-old Barcelona midfielder, recently made the decision to retire from international football with Germany. This decision came after he captained his nation at the European Championship earlier this summer and scored 19 goals in 82 appearances for his country. Gündogan took to social media to announce his retirement, stating that he had
Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment with Real Madrid’s attitude and collective commitment after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Mallorca in the opening game of the 2024-25 season. Despite taking the lead with a goal from Rodrygo, Madrid failed to hold on as Vedat Muriqi equalized in the second half. Ancelotti highlighted the lack of balance
The recent encounter between Erling Haaland and Marc Cucurella goes beyond the realm of physical play on the football field. It is a showcase of the psychological warfare that often takes place between athletes at the highest level of competition. The back and forth between Haaland and Cucurella, both on and off the pitch, adds
Venezia surprised fans by unveiling their new home kit for the 2024-25 season, designed by Nocta, the Nike offshoot co-founded by rap superstar Drake. The Canadian rapper, who recently invested in the Serie A club through APEX Capital, is also sponsoring their kits for the upcoming season. This unexpected partnership brought a fresh and trendy
Erling Haaland has been making waves in the football world with his exceptional goalscoring record, drawing comparisons to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In a recent game against Chelsea, Haaland showcased his talent by scoring a crucial goal to help City secure a 2-0 victory. With 91 goals in just 100 league appearances,
In a heart-stopping moment during a Ligue 1 match against Stade de Reims, Lille midfielder Angel Gomes experienced a nightmare on the field. In the 11th minute of the game, Gomes collided with Reims midfielder Amadou Koné, resulting in a serious head injury that left him motionless on the pitch. The medical team rushed to
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atlético Madrid, has expressed his excitement and high expectations for the club’s new signing, Julián Álvarez. The 24-year-old forward recently joined Atlético from Manchester City in a reported €75 million ($82.7m) deal. According to Simeone, Julián Álvarez may be available for the upcoming LaLiga opener against Villarreal. Despite having only
Juventus is facing significant challenges as they enter the new Serie A season, with manager Thiago Motta acknowledging that they have a limited number of players available and still have considerable work to do in the transfer market. The Italian giants have gone four seasons without clinching a league title after dominating with nine consecutive
During the recent game between Lille and Stade de Reims, the match was brought to a standstill for over 30 minutes due to a serious head injury sustained by Angel Gomes. The collision that left the English attacking midfielder unconscious occurred in the 11th minute after a clash with Reims’ Amadou Koné. Gomes had to
Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick, has reassured fans that Ilkay Gündogan is likely to stay at the club despite missing the LaLiga opener against Valencia due to a head injury. However, reports have surfaced suggesting that Gündogan might be looking to leave the club before the transfer window closes this month. Flick mentioned that he had