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Inter Milan's treble hopes are alive and well after reaching the semifinals of the Champions League on Wednesday with a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich, with the Serie A giants winning a thrilling last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate. The reigning Serie A champions Inter face Barcelona in the semis after goals from captain Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard in quick succession erased a goal from Bayern's Harry Kane which had balanced the tie in the 52nd minute. Dier’s looping header in the 76th minute put

The Saudi Arabian coach Roberto Mancini was fired after a poor performance. Roberto Mancini has been ousted as the coach of the Saudi football national team after overseeing disappointing results. Only 14 months into the job, Roberto was ejected because of having weak results with the Green Falcons. Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to its Euro 2020 victory, failed to bend the curve much in Saudi Arabia as he could only win 7 out of 18 games. In a statement that read, “a

Barcelona in Crisis: Xavi's Departure Amid Defensive Struggles The weekend across European soccer brought unexpected twists, with notable results in LaLiga, the Bundesliga, and the FA Cup. Barcelona, in particular, faced a crushing 5-3 defeat at home against Villarreal, leading to a seismic announcement post-match—Xavi will not return as the manager after June. Saturday's events at Montjuic unfolded in two parts: Barcelona's third loss in five games, conceding a staggering 16 goals in the process, and Xavi's declaration of an "irreversible" decision to

The Best FIFA Football Awards unfolded in London, crowning Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí as The Best FIFA Men's and Women's Players, with Pep Guardiola and Sarina Wiegman named Best FIFA Coaches. Manchester City's Éderson and Manchester United's Mary Earps claimed The Best FIFA Goalkeeper awards. Guilherme Madruga won the Puskas Award, and Brazil legend Marta received The Best FIFA Special Award for her outstanding career. Messi's Narrow Victory Over Haaland The highlight of the awards night was Lionel Messi narrowly clinching The

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has shed light on the demanding nature of playing for the prestigious club, suggesting that some players struggle to handle the immense pressure associated with representing the Red Devils. Despite recent loan moves for players like Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho, Ten Hag emphasizes that joining Manchester United remains a formidable and rewarding challenge for any footballer. The Manager's Perspective As the January transfer window unfolds, Erik ten Hag has authorized significant moves,

Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos found himself in a heated exchange with a fan following his team's 2-0 defeat against Athletic Club at the Sanchez Pizjuan. The 37-year-old, breaking away from his post-match interview with DAZN, directed strong words at the supporter, urging them to "shut up and show some respect." The tense encounter occurred after Sevilla's disappointing ninth loss in 19 LaLiga games during the current season. "Show a little respect, we're talking," Ramos expressed, addressing the crowd. "Have some respect for people

The list of high-profile football players with contracts set to expire in the summer of 2024 is capturing attention. Although not as extensive as the previous year, the impending free agency of notable players like Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot, and others adds intrigue to the football landscape. Kylian Mbappé's situation remains uncertain, with ongoing talks about a potential move to Real Madrid, despite recent suggestions of a new deal. Other players entering the final year of their contracts include veterans Luka Modric and

The Summer 2024 free-agent market promises a mix of established stars and rising talents, headlined by Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot, and Luka Modric. Here's a closer look at some of the notable players set to become free agents and the potential outcomes for their futures. Kylian Mbappé (24, FW, Paris Saint-Germain): Mbappé's contractual saga took center stage last summer when he opted against activating the third year of his two-year deal with PSG. Despite a world-record bid from Al Hilal, the French forward

Reece James Injury Update: Chelsea Captain Faces Setback Chelsea Football Club issued a statement today providing an update on Captain Reece James's injury status following the team's recent 2-0 defeat against Everton. During the match at Goodison Park on Sunday, Reece James was forced to withdraw during the first half due to an injury. Subsequent medical assessments and scans have confirmed that the defender is dealing with a hamstring injury. The club has outlined that Reece James will commence his rehabilitation program at

In an exciting development, Manchester City has been drawn to face fellow Premier League contenders Newcastle United in the third round of the Carabao Cup. This matchup presents a thrilling opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills and determination in a competition that never fails to captivate football enthusiasts. The highly-anticipated clash against Eddie Howe's team is set to take place at the iconic St. James' Park. Scheduled for the week commencing Monday, September 25, this encounter promises a riveting showdown as

Frida joined us in July 2021 from Linkopings FC in Sweden and has since made 78 appearances for us, scoring 20 goals. Frida made 40 appearances in her debut season with Arsenal, including 24 starts and 16 substitute appearances, with the Norwegian midfielder scoring four goals and providing two assists. Now 23, Frida enjoyed a stellar second campaign in N5, starting 32 of the 38 matches she featured in for us and generating a return of 16 goals and nine assists – a

Following is a list of players who have been ruled out of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup through injury. PAUL POGBA (FRANCE) Pogba injured his knee in pre-season and went under the knife in September to repair a damaged meniscus. The 29-year-old resumed training but on Oct. 31 his agent said the midfielder would not return to action for Juventus nor the world champions before the World Cup. N'GOLO KANTE (FRANCE) The Chelsea midfielder suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from a

The four Arab football teams participating in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will have an opportunity to rewrite the history of Arab participation in the tournament when they compete in the first World Cup held in the Arab world. Doha won’t give a home team advantage to the Qatari national team only, but also to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Morocco. Those three teams will feel they have a home-team advantage thanks to the substantial support they will get in the tournament from Arab

German coach Jurgen Klopp announced the absence of Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, one of the Reds' strikers, from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, scheduled for the period from November 20 to December 18, after he suffered a "serious" calf injury. In a press conference, Klopp said that it is not good news for Diogo as he will miss the World Cup, adding that it is a serious calf injury and this is bad news for the young man, Liverpool, and Portugal. Jota,

“Age is just a number,” says Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d’or at 34. Benzema became the oldest winner since the first recipient in 1956, Stanley Matthews. “People play until their later years now and I still have this burning desire. It is this drive that has kept me going and never allowed me to let up,” said Benzema, who won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time. Benzema is the first French player to win the trophy since Zinedine Zidane

Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as an inspired Lionel Messi helped them outclass Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. First-half goals by Lautaro Martinez and Angel di Maria put the south American champions in complete control against an Italy side who were back at Wembley 11 months after beating England to win the delayed Euro 2020. With thousands of their supporters in the 87,000 crowd determined

Barcelona's faint hopes of catching LaLiga leaders Real Madrid suffered a huge blow as they slipped to a shock 1-0 home defeat by relegation-threatened Cadiz on Monday. Real's last-gasp victory at Sevilla on Sunday extended their advantage over Barca in second to 15 points, but Xavi Hernandez's in-form side were expected to close the gap by beating Cadiz at the Camp Nou. The hosts never really got going, however, in front of a disgruntled crowd and Cadiz had the better first-half openings with

Bayern Munich were stunned as underdogs Villarreal scored an 88th minute equaliser through substitute Samuel Chukwueze to snatch a 1-1 draw and reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win over the Germans on Tuesday. Six-time European champions Bayern, who had won 12 of their previous 13 home games in the competition,levelled the tie when Robert Lewandowski drilled the ball in off the post after 52 minutes with his 13th Champions League goal of the season. Yet despite controlling the game

Nigerian-born Dutch forward Arnaut Danjuma's eighth minute strike gave Unai Emery's side a slender lead for the second leg at the Allianz Arena in Munich next Tuesday. Villarreal stunned six times European Cup winners Bayern Munich with a deserved 1-0 win after creating a hatful of chances in a frantic Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. In the end Nigerian-born Dutch forward Arnaut Danjuma's eighth minute strike gave Unai Emery's side a slender lead for the second leg at the Allianz Arena

The United States and Mexico both booked tickets to this year's World Cup in Qatar in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying on Wednesday. The United States, who missed out on the 2018 tournament, lost 2-0 to Costa Rica but still progressed along with the Mexicans, who beat El Salvador 2-0. On the final matchday of CONCACAF qualifying, the United States knew that a win, draw or loss by less than six goals would ensure a return to the World Cup finals. "It's