For many years in the most prominent soccer leagues in the world, there was a better chance at witnessing a goalkeeper score a goal in a match than there was seeing any Black person manage a team. Despite a large number of Black players either directly from African countries or having a heritage that descends from…
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Chelsea will sport their new third kit this evening. Take a quick glance, and you could be forgiven for thinking they’re cosplaying as Scotland. Closer inspection of the commemorative golden disc will reveal two words that categorically put paid to that…
La Liga’s proposal to move the league match between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami on 20 December has drawn strong criticism from several quarters. Several La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid, have opposed the proposal, while the Spanish Players’ Association (AFE) also expressed concerns about the decision that was made without consulting several key stakeholders….
An up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is on the verge of a move to England, with West Ham United. That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Héctor Fort as the player in question. The name of youngster Fort has reemerged as an altogether prominent one in the media chatter…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has praised new signing Giovanni Leoni, revealing that he has been impressed by the young Italian in just three training sessions. Leoni joined the Premier League champions last week, for a reported fee of €35 million plus add-ons. Despite only making his Serie A debut last season, the 18-year-old shot…
NEW YORK (AP) — This is supposed to be Jessica Pegula’s favorite part of the season. She says so herself. And why wouldn’t it be? Pegula gets to stay in North America. She gets to compete in front of friendly and supportive crowds. She gets to play on hard courts, her preferred surface. She gets…
TOPSHOT – Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram (R) celebrates with teammate Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez after scoring the team’s first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and AS Roma at San Siro Stadium, in Milan on October 29, 2023. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP) (Photo by ISABELLA BONOTTO/AFP…
Croatian fullback Josip Juranovic has received an FC Union Berlin contract extension. The 30-year-old’s new deal with his Bundesliga club runs until 2027. Juranovic – a flexible playing who can work as a fullback or wingback on both flanks – has made 62 competitive appearances for die Eisernsen since joining from Celtic Glasgow during the…
Paul Wanner’s permanent move away from Bayern Munich has been officially confirmed. The German-Austrian talent departs the Bundesliga record champions on a €15m transfer to PSVEindhoven. Kicker reports that Bayern have secured bonus payments as part of the package, but does not specify the amount. “Paul Wanner joined FC Bayern Campus at the age of…
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has spoken candidly about the persistent problem of racism in German football, urging the country’s governing bodies to move beyond symbolic gestures and take concrete action. “For years, we’ve seen the same pattern: an incident, then downplaying, then silence,” Addo said. “Racism in football is not an accident or…