During Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, the Blaugrana supporters rallied behind Xavi Hernandez for the team’s future plans. Throughout the match, the coach received overwhelming support and warmth from the fans, especially in the final moments of the game. According to MARCA, chants of “Xavi Hernandez, oé, oé, oé, Xavi Hernandez, oé, oé” echoed through the stands, a testament …
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Red Devils admire 44-year-old manager
Manchester United could be looking for a new manager this summer after completing their disappointing Premier League campaign. The Red Devils could still finish the season with a trophy as they prepare to face Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup final. But their eighth place finish in the Premier League might not be enough to save Erik …
Read More »Barcelona’s win against Rayo Vallecano likely to ensure Xavi’s continuity – report
A report from SPORT has revealed that Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano has improved the chances of Xavi’s continuing as the team’s coach, despite recent tension between him and the club management. It is suggested that after the match on Sunday, Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, met with Xavi in the locker room. This meeting was highly anticipated due to …
Read More »Infantino snubs the world’s media, refusing to hold a post-Congress press conference
By Samindra Kunti in Bangkok May 20 – On Friday, following the conclusion of the Congress, FIFA president Gianni Infantino refused to stage a press conference, further souring his relationship with the press. Over the course of three days in the Thai capital, Infantino ignored and dodged questions from the press over Saudi Arabia, but in the hours leading up …
Read More »Jurgen Klopp’s next move is already decided
Jurgen Klopp finished his Liverpool tenure after a 2-0 win against Wolves at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds manager called time on his nine-year spell at the club after joining back in 2015. It was an emotional day at the weekend at Anfield as Liverpool faithful said goodbye to their beloved manager who guided them to Premier League and Champions …
Read More »One 9/10, three 8s, several 7s and a few 6s – Newcastle player ratings vs Brentford
Newcastle have done their bit when it comes to European qualification. A Chelsea defeat was always unlikely, but if Manchester City win the FA Cup, we will be in the Europa Conference League. It was an eventful game in London, as we ran out 4-2 winners at Brentford. Below, we rate the performance of each player. Nick Pope 7.5 – …
Read More »North Korean women add U17 AFC title to U20 win, and qualify for October World Cup
May 20 – North Korea, absent from international football as the country clamped its borders shut at the start of the pandemic, is rapidly re-emerging in the women’s game as a force to be reckoned with. On Sunday night at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali, the North Korean U17 women beat Japan 1-0 in the final of …
Read More »Ganchev family exits Bulgarian football, gifting Litex Lovech stadium, training ground and shares to city
May 20 – Gricha Ganchev, one of Bulgaria’s richest businessmen and a former owner of CSKA Sofia, has now parted ways with a second club Bulgarian club, Litex Lovech, saying he will his shares and the assets of the second division club to the Lovech Municipality free of charge. At the beginning of May, the Ganchev family announced that they …
Read More »Lenny Kravitz to headline Champions League kick-off show
May 17 – Lenny Kravitz will headline the entertainment at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show on June 1 in London. The four-time Grammy winner will take the stage at Wembley as part of a performance sponsored by UEFA partner Pepsi, before Borussia Dortmund attempt to undo their Wembley curse versus 14-time winners Real Madrid. Dortmund impressed in …
Read More »No turning back for Tuchel at Bayern Munich
May 17 – Bayern Munich’s apparent u-turn to try and keep manager Thomas Tuchel at the club has been rebuffed after the two parties failed to reach an agreement. Tuchel and Bayern announced in February he would be leaving at the end of the season but finding a successor has proved harder than anticipated. Several German media outlets reported that …
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