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
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In a pivotal moment in September 2023 at a match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, referee Simon Hooper inaccurately commended his team on their VAR review process, despite a crucial error that took place. The incident shed light on the persistent issue with the video assistant referee in English football, tarnishing the reputation of officials
Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho expressed his views on the Europa League, stating that it is “more adapted to our level” after the Turkish giants missed out on Champions League football for the 2024-25 season. Mourinho’s team drew 1-1 in extra-time with Lille and were subsequently eliminated in the third qualifying round of the elite continental
Following Manchester City’s victory in the Community Shield against Manchester United, Pep Guardiola expressed his doubts about whether his team will be fully prepared for the upcoming Premier League season. Despite the win on penalties after a 1-1 draw, Guardiola emphasized that the performance did not provide a clear indication of readiness. The City manager
Barcelona sporting director Deco is currently in Leipzig, reportedly working on finalizing the signing of Dani Olmo for a hefty sum of €60 million (around $65.6 million), according to sources. The young midfielder has caught the eye of the Catalan club, with RB Leipzig open to the idea of letting him go for the right
Christian Eriksen, a key player for Manchester United, has expressed optimism regarding the club’s summer tour of the United States. Eriksen believes that this year’s tour, which includes stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, and South Carolina, will provide better preparation for the upcoming season compared to the difficult trip they experienced last year. Eriksen
The article highlights the struggles of the French national team in Euro 2024, particularly in terms of their attacking prowess. While the team has reached the semifinals, their performance has been hampered by the underwhelming performance of key players like Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann. The team has only managed to score three goals in
Manchester United is currently engaged in advanced discussions with Marseille regarding a potential loan deal for Mason Greenwood, with the option of a permanent transfer on the table as well. This development comes after the 22-year-old forward spent last season on loan with Getafe in Spain, where he showcased his talent by scoring 10 goals
After a five-month search for a new head coach, South Korea has decided to bring back Hong Myung-Bo for a second spell in charge of the national team. This decision comes after former coach Jürgen Klinsmann was sacked in February, leaving a vacancy that has now been filled by Hong. The Korea Football Association (KFA)
UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) has cleared Manchester City and Manchester United to participate in European competition next season. This decision came after doubts were raised due to both Man City and LaLiga side Girona, which are part of the City Football Group, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United, on the other