Steven Bergwijn has recently voiced his displeasure with Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman after the latter criticized the winger’s decision to move to Saudi Arabia. Koeman mentioned that he believed Bergwijn’s move to Al Ittihad signaled the end of his national team career and questioned the player’s motives, suggesting that financial gain took precedence over his
Soccer
One of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer, Alex Morgan, has officially announced her retirement from the United States women’s national team (USWNT). The forward, who is a two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, made the announcement in a heartfelt social media video where she also revealed that she is pregnant with
The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or nominations have brought a fresh wave of talent to the forefront, with five United States women’s national team players making the coveted list. The nominees, including captain and midfielder Lindsey Horan, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, and forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson, have captured the hearts of fans around
Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portugal forward, has faced his fair share of criticism throughout his career. However, despite suggestions that he may consider ending his international career, Ronaldo remains steadfast in his commitment to representing his country on the world stage. Following post-Euro criticism, Ronaldo addressed the media and made it clear that he has
Luis Suárez, the formidable striker from Uruguay, made the emotional decision to retire from the national team after 17 years of representing his country on the international stage. This announcement came after Uruguay’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, where Suárez showcased his skills one last time before bidding farewell to the iconic Celeste jersey. Historical
Barcelona recently faced rumors and speculations regarding their sporting director Deco’s possible departure from the club. Reports from Spanish media outlets suggested that Deco was considering leaving the club due to the difficulties faced during the summer transfer window. Despite signing two players, Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, Barcelona’s efforts to secure a left winger,
The news of Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich being appointed as the captain of Germany’s national team has stirred discussions in the football community. This decision comes after the retirement of his predecessor Ilkay Gündogan and several other senior players following Euro 2024. Kimmich, who has not held the permanent captaincy for either Bayern or
Kylian Mbappé recently scored his first LaLiga goals for Real Madrid in a 2-0 victory over Real Betis. Despite going three league games without finding the net, Mbappé insisted he did not feel under pressure to score. He expressed his focus on adapting to the team and the confidence he had in his ability to
Crystal Palace found themselves in a tough spot in the early minutes of the game, as Chelsea took the lead after a defensive lapse by Marc Guehi. This poor start seemed to set the tone for the match, as the visitors struggled to find their footing in the first half. However, as the second half
Arsenal recently made headlines by signing Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling on a loan deal for the remainder of the season. Sterling, who still has three years left on his contract with Chelsea, was considered surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. Despite previous links with Manchester United, Sterling ended up at Arsenal just before the summer
The sudden and tragic passing of Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo has left the entire soccer community in mourning. At just 27 years old, Izquierdo was a talented defender for Nacional whose life was cut short after suffering a cardiac arrest during a CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores match in Brazil. His untimely death has sent shockwaves
Javier Aguirre, the newly appointed head coach of the Mexico national team, has made a bold statement by excluding veteran players such as Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Jiménez, and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano from his first 26-man call-up. This unexpected decision has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among fans and pundits alike. In Aguirre’s first list, we