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
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The recent news of midfielder Marc Bernal suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a match against Rayo Vallecano has sent shockwaves through the Barcelona camp. At just 17 years old, Bernal was making a name for himself in the team, showcasing his talent and potential. His forced exit from the game has left fans
Al Hilal is on the verge of securing the services of João Cancelo from Manchester City, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Portuguese international is poised to make a move to the Saudi Pro League in a deal that is valued at an initial £21 million ($28m). Cancelo, who is 30 years old,
Real Madrid’s highly anticipated summer signing, Kylian Mbappé, finally made his home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, his performance left much to be desired. Despite the team securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid, Mbappé failed to make a significant impact on the game. With only 47 touches and 26 attempted passes in
Christian Pulisic, the United States star player, has expressed his full support for the potential hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT). Pulisic believes that it is the right time for a change in leadership and that the team needs to take another step forward in order
Bayer Leverkusen once again showcased their ability to score late goals and secure crucial wins in their Bundesliga opener against Borussia Monchengladbach. The defending champions found themselves in a precarious position after giving up a two-goal lead, but managed to clinch a last-minute victory with a goal in the 11th minute of injury time. This
Sergiño Dest, a United States defender who recently endured a torn ACL injury, expressed his excitement at the prospect of Mauricio Pochettino taking on the role of the men’s national team coach. Despite facing a lengthy recovery period that could see him sidelined until 2025, Dest believes that Pochettino’s arrival could significantly benefit the team.
Borussia Dortmund supporters are in an uproar over the club’s recent sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. More than 90 Dortmund fan groups have expressed their disapproval, citing concerns about the ethical implications of partnering with a company that produces artillery ammunition. The supporter association Südtribüne Dortmund issued a statement declaring their rejection of
Stepping into the role of interim coach for the San Diego Wave, Landon Donovan acknowledges the steep learning curve he faces when it comes to training NWSL players. As a U.S. soccer legend, Donovan is no stranger to the game, but coaching a professional women’s team presents a new challenge for him. With less than
In the Premier League season opener between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City, veteran striker Jamie Vardy proved to be the hero for the newly-promoted Leicester side. Despite Spurs dominating the first half of the match, Leicester managed to secure a 1-1 draw thanks to Vardy’s equalizer in the 57th minute. This result was unexpected, given
Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar, has once again been sidelined from the national team roster due to an ongoing ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final in July of this year. Despite his efforts to play through the pain, Messi was eventually forced off the field in the 66th minute, leading to a diagnosis
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recently revealed that he had a conversation with Ilkay Gündogan amidst rumors of the player’s potential departure from the club. Despite sitting out of the LaLiga opener against Valencia due to a head injury sustained in a previous match, Flick expressed his belief that Gündogan will remain at Barcelona. Flick explained