In a bid to revitalize their faltering season, Borussia Dortmund has appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, following a disappointing run in various competitions. This decision comes in the wake of their recent 3-1 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, a match overseen by interim coach Mike Tullberg. Dortmund’s managing director
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As preparations ramp up for the UEFA Champions League playoff draw, Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s resilient goalkeeper, emphasized the team’s fearless mentality. With the anticipation swirling around potential matchups, Courtois stated emphatically, “We aren’t afraid of anyone,” striking a confident tone about the challenges that lie ahead. Real Madrid, despite a rocky league phase that
In the realm of football, expectations can often become a double-edged sword, particularly for clubs like Manchester City, where ambitions run high. Following a precarious entry into the Champions League knockout rounds, manager Pep Guardiola made it clear that he isn’t placing bets on his team’s chances this year. Despite a hard-fought victory against Club
Champions League Matchday 8 fixtures. All games taking place on Wednesday, January 29 and kick off at 8pm UK time. Aston Villa (9th) v Celtic (18th) Barcelona (2nd) v Atalanta (7th) Bayer Leverkusen (8th) v Sparta Prague (29th) Bayern Munich (15th) v Slovan Bratislava (35th) Borussia Dortmund (14th) v Shakhtar Donetsk (27th) Brest (13th) v
Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven is nearing a move to Manchester United. The 18-year-old is currently on scholarship terms at Arsenal and they are set to expire at the end of this season. he has however been offered a professional contract by Arsenal, but he is set to join United. Eintracht Frankfurt had also shown an
Premier League strugglers West Ham United have made contact with Napoli to sign Italian centre-forward Giacomo Raspadori, according to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio. The 24-year-old has struggled to nail a starting berth at the club, making mostly substitutional appearances this season. Antonio Conte has favoured Romelu Lukaku instead, so it’s no surprise the Italian forward could
On Wednesday evening, as fans gathered for a crucial Champions League match between Manchester City and Club Brugge, a fire broke out near the entrance of the Colin Bell West Stand at the Etihad Stadium. This unexpected incident could have posed significant risks, considering the mass of supporters arriving for a pivotal game. However, officials
Since taking the reins at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has found himself in a whirlwind of challenges and emotions. Appointed in November after the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, Amorim entered the fray at a club wrestling with its identity and form, languishing at 14th place in the Premier League. His initial months have been
The landscape of Spanish football is as tumultuous off the pitch as it is vibrant on it, and recent comments from Rafael Louzán, the newly elected president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), have sparked significant dialogue regarding the state of refereeing in LaLiga. At the heart of this debate is Real Madrid’s president, Florentino
The ongoing saga surrounding the registration of Barcelona forward Dani Olmo has recently escalated, featuring a clash between LaLiga authorities and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The narrative has drawn significant attention not only for its implications for Barcelona but also for the reactions it has elicited from rival clubs. LaLiga president Javier Tebas