play ‘They know nothing!’ – Leboeuf fumes at VAR after Newcastle penalty (2:02)Frank Leboeuf and Steve Nicol question why VAR didn’t overturn Newcastle’s penalty against Wolves. (2:02) The chief executive of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has ruled out broadcasting the audio of VAR decisions live during games, believing it would be “a chaotic … Read more
Germany World Cup winning captain Lothar Matthaus has slammed Lionel Messi being awarded this year’s Ballon d’Or. Argentina’s World Cup winning skipper was given the award for the eighth time in his career. But Matthaus insists Manchester City striker Erling Haaland deserved the gong ahead of the Barcelona great. “Haaland has done better than Messi … Read more
Montpellier are sticking with Mamadou Sakho. There had been claims the former Liverpool defender was to be sacked by MHSC after a furious training ground bust-up with coach Michel Der Zakarian last week. However, Foot Mercato says Sakho has returned to training with the team. The centre-back has a contract with Montpellier until the end … Read more
ShareTweet Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah in January, as per TEAMtalk. It has been suggested that the Red Devils are keen on strengthening their backline by purchasing a new centre-back next year. Several players have been mentioned as potential targets for Erik ten Hag’s side with Antonio Silva, Jean-Clair … Read more
play Why is Messi’s Ballon d’Or win so important? (1:20)Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses Lionel Messi winning his eighth Ballon d’Or and why this one is so special. (1:20) Oct 30, 2023, 05:31 PM ET Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for a record eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester … Read more
play Marcotti goes on Chelsea rant: ‘Do better!’ (1:30)Gab Marcotti doesn’t hold back on his criticism for Chelsea after yet another defeat at Stamford Bridge. (1:30) Oct 30, 2023, 12:45 PM ET Chelsea supporters travelling to Wolves for the Christmas Eve Premier League fixture will be offered free transport to and from the game, the … Read more
Oct 30, 2023, 02:39 PM ET German soccer club Mainz said Monday they are lifting a suspension imposed on Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi over a social media post about the Israel-Hamas war. Mainz said El Ghazi has been given a reprimand and will return to training and be available to play soon. The Bundesliga … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag retains the full backing of the club’s board. Ten Hag has overseen a miserable start to the season for the Red Devils so far. After ten Premier League games, United have lost five and only have 15 points on the board. Per the Manchester Evening News, the 3-0 loss … Read more
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has claimed it’s impossible to implement a fluid passing playstyle at the club. The Dutch head coach, hired due to his impressive displays with Ajax in the Eredivisie, was speaking after United’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City. After the game, Ten Hag was asked how long it would take … Read more
Argentina’s World Cup winning captin Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for an eighth time. The 36-year-old Inter Miami was named the winner at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year. England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the world’s … Read more
