Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned that the pressure is intensifying as the Premier League season reaches its decisive phase, following Tuesday’s surprise 2–1 defeat away to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The loss at Molineux left Liverpool fifth in the table a position that is still likely to secure qualification for…
Gianni Infantino has suggested that footballers who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents could face dismissal, as world football authorities intensify efforts to combat racism in the game. Infantino’s remarks come amid racism allegations involving Gianluca Prestianni, who was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior during a UEFA Champions…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior scored a stunning goal to secure a 1-0 victory over Benfica in Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first leg, but the match was overshadowed by allegations of racist abuse. Incident on the Pitch The game was halted for more than 10 minutes under UEFA’s racism protocol after…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has highlighted the strong sense of team cohesion within his squad after Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were introduced as substitutes in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley. Tuchel brought on Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham and Manchester City forward Foden in the second half, opting…
Real Madrid has announced plans to seek substantial compensation from UEFA after a Spanish court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by European football’s governing body concerning the controversial Super League project. The Super League, unveiled in 2021 by 12 top European clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona collapsed within days…
La Liga’s ambitious plan to stage a Barcelona vs Villarreal fixture in Miami this December has been officially cancelled due to “uncertainty” surrounding the event in Spain, the Spanish top-flight confirmed on Tuesday. The highly anticipated match, initially set for December 20 at the Hard Rock Stadium, would have marked…