It’s all going on in the world of women’s football after Brazil were earlier announced as the official host of the 2027 World Cup. Elsewhere, Emma Hayes has been speaking during her final pre-match press conference before she departs Chelsea and Marc Skinner has been handed a contract extension at Manchester United. Read our other sports news stories: Leeds captain Ampadu …

Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho may decide to switch teams during the upcoming summer transfer window. At the moment, the Brazilian player is on loan at Al-Duhail SC in Qatar. He has only played 24 minutes in the Premier League this season, therefore it seems that Unai Emery does not have him in his plans. He still has two years …

May 17 – Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues has called the choice of Brazil as host for the 2027 Women’s World Cup a “victory for the women’s game’. In the Thai capital, Brazil won the FIFA Congress vote 118-79 to land the hosting rights to the 2027 finals, seeing off the European triumvirate of Belgium, Netherlands and …

Thriving in the domestic championship is an under-valued achievement. It takes immense sacrifice to consistently put on a show for fans, home and away, against teams that know every trick in the book. The players and manager cannot let fixture congestion get to them. They have to stay sharp for the full 90 minutes to get the job done and, …

After Norwich City’s 4-0 thumping of Leeds United at Elland Road on Thursday night, manager David Wagner has been fired by the club. The Championship team has sacked its manager, according to the BBC. In the second leg of their play-off semi-final, Leeds defeated the Canaries 4-0 at Elland Road, bringing the hosts closer to a return to the Premier …

Eddie Howe says Newcastle are ready to win the final game of the Premier League season but admits their future is out of their hands. The Magpies can still finish as high as sixth but are relying on Chelsea to lose at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. Read our other sports news stories: Leeds captain Ampadu revels in silencing critics as …

Barcelona’s announcement of Xavi Hernandez’s continuity for an additional season a few weeks ago seemingly put an end to the rumors of an exit this summer. But recent statements by the coach appear to have jeopardized his place on the Barcelona bench. With the coach emphasizing financial constraints and the need for reinforcements, Joan Laporta has reportedly made the decision …

Max Allegri was furious in the final minutes of Juventus’ match against Atalanta as the Bianconeri manager removed clothing and got himself sent off. Allegri is one of the calmest managers in the world, and he always maintains a positive outlook as a coach. He never complains and always defends and protects his players from criticism. However, he risked not …

Arguably the greatest player in the history of soccer, Lionel Messi, became a free agent after running down his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) contract on June 30, 2023. Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Hilal were eager to land the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner. They even reportedly tabled a deal worth more than $1 billion to persuade Messi to join Cristiano Ronaldo …

Whether or not Arsenal land the Premier League title for the first time in 20 years this weekend, there’s a certainty that the Gunners won’t want to stagnate. Consistent squad improvement will be the order of the day to help them, eventually, overhaul rivals Man City who, if they beat West Ham, will have earned their fourth successive Premier League …