From Anthony Gordon’s perspective, little has changed about who he is. He remains an ambitious and thoughtful player, constantly searching for ways to improve. Public opinion of him, particularly in the UK, is evolving, however, and his move to Barcelona has played a major part in that shift. The winger enjoyed an encouraging World Cup […]
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Columbus Crew have dismissed reserve-team coach Federico Higuaín following allegations that he held a female referee’s hand and made a sexist comment during an MLS Next Pro match. He was sent off over the incident and subsequently suspended for two games. General manager Issa Tall said the club decided that removing Higuaín from his position […]
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Referee John Brooks paused briefly before awarding a penalty after Ballard and Konsa went down, and the VAR subsequently upheld the call. Konsa appeared to commit an offence, although Ballard also seemed to be holding onto his opponent. Arteta, who received a first-half booking for repeatedly stepping outside his technical area, said the incident should […]
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In a social media statement, Celtic said: “LASK informed the club that they would like to hold a moment of silence before tonight’s fixture to honour our supporter who became unwell and sadly died after last week’s opening leg at Celtic Park. “We are grateful to LASK for this thoughtful gesture.” Celtic previously expressed gratitude […]
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Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed that he is receiving treatment for a “neurological dysfunction” after collapsing twice during matches within four days. Musiala fell to the ground on Tuesday, six minutes after entering as a substitute in Bayern’s 4-2 friendly win against Heidenheim. The 23-year-old looked disoriented while being assessed by medical staff […]
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“How did you become bankrupt?” one character asks another in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Sun Also Rises. “Little by little, and then all at once,” is the answer. Fifa president Gianni Infantino now appears to be undergoing a comparable collapse in his authority. Since assuming control of football’s global governing organisation in 2016, Mr Infantino […]
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McCann and assistant Billy Dodds earned praise last season after reviving a struggling Kilmarnock side and guiding them to safety. Judging by this performance, they may now have another major challenge on their hands. Finding the net was not the problem last season, as Kilmarnock scored more goals than any other team in the bottom […]
Continue ReadingSupporters’ main frustration is around fixture scheduling. In the 2025-26 campaign, the WSL shifted away from the Sunday 6:45pm slot, introducing more midday kick-offs, but this move also failed to win over fans. “An away trip becomes a real ordeal,” says Arsenal supporter Major. “You have people setting off at three in the morning, or […]
Continue ReadingThe moment has arrived for set-piece drills at LNZ Cherkasy’s modern, polished training complex. As players jostle in the penalty area during a corner routine, one of them jokes, “Arsenal!”, a remark that quickly circulates among the group. Competing at such a level remains a goal, but they are moving closer to it. This week, […]
Continue ReadingIn newly released statements to UK media outlets, Tuchel was pressed extensively on his strategic choices and methods. “I’ve yet to review the statistics, but my sense is that immediately after the goal, the shift in flow tremendously affected our share of possession and opportunities, and it fell away sharply,” he noted. “We became too […]
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