MADRID — Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been dropped from Spain’s squad for World Cup qualifiers because of a muscle injury. He will be replaced by Athletic Bilbao player Aymeric Laporte, the Spanish soccer federation said Wednesday. The federation said Huijsen reported to the squad on Monday feeling muscle discomfort and medical tests conducted…
Adrien Rabiot’s strong criticism of Serie A’s decision to stage AC Milan’s clash with Como in Australia has sparked a fiery response from league CEO Luigi De Siervo. The executive hit back, urging the French midfielder to “respect the money he earns” and “just play football,” defending the move as necessary to promote Italian football…
Villarreal have unveiled plans to fly fans to Miami for their La Liga clash against Barcelona, offering free travel for supporters attending the December 20 fixture. CEO Fernando Roig Negueroles defended the controversial move, insisting the game is “about image and the future, not business,” as UEFA reluctantly approved Spain’s first-ever domestic match staged abroad….
ROME — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin voiced support for inclusivity in European soccer on Wednesday following reports over new meetings with the company behind the failed Super League project. “Europe sets standards in world football,” Ceferin said during a speech at the general assembly of the European Football Clubs — formerly the European Club Association…
The international break is here — a perfect moment to look at how Italy’s Premier League stars are performing this season. From established internationals to exciting newcomers, Italian talent is making its mark in England. For fans and bettors alike, it’s also a great time to explore the latest markets — you can check out…
FC Barcelona kicked off their bid to reclaim the Champions League title with a stunning show of dominance, sending a powerful message to every contender in Europe by demolishing Bayern Munich 7–1 in their European season opener. If anyone wondered whether the wounds from Lisbon had healed, the answer was clear the moment Barça stepped…
Adrien Rabiot has branded Serie A’s plan to stage AC Milan’s league clash with Como in Australia as “completely crazy” and “truly absurd.” UEFA has “reluctantly” approved the move amid global regulatory loopholes, but the Frenchman slammed the idea of flying across continents for domestic matches, calling it “beyond reason.” Source link
England midfielder Jordan Henderson says he has had “tough moments” since leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia and could “have made different decisions”. The 35-year-old was roundly criticised for leaving Liverpool in 2023 to play for Al-Ettifaq in a country where same sex-relationships are illegal. Henderson had been a high-profile supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and apologised…
The agent of Matias Soule was recently interviewed by LaRoma24. In the interview, the Argentine’s agent discussed his client’s openness to representing Italy as Argentina continue to refuse to call him up with Scaloni’s squad. “We know Argentina has many players in that position, but with this consistency of performance, Matias deserves a call-up. His…
AS Roma star Matias Soule is ready to switch allegiance to the Italian national team if Argentina continue to overlook the playmaker, claims his agent Martin Guastadisegno (h/t LaRoma24). Soule has risen to prominence as one of Serie A’s best young talents, yet he hasn’t caught the attention of the Argentine senior team head coach…