Among Spain’s soccer players, Isco ranks high for both ability and creativity. In the vibrant cauldron of the Benito Villamarin, a star once dimmed found his light again. Isco, the former Real Madrid maestro, had rediscovered his magic in the green and white of Real Betis. But as with all great stories, there came a twist of fate that has …
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Forbes has crowned Cristiano Ronaldo the wealthiest athlete in sports, surpassing his arch-rival Lionel Messi. After a year of dominating his sports competition, the Saudi Pro League standout has been crowned the highest-paid athlete in the world for 2024. According to Forbes, Ronaldo has set a new record for soccer players with his projected total earnings of $260 million. This …
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For the fifth-consecutive season, the Women’s Super League title is staying in London. Chelsea won the 2023-24 league title on Saturday after rolling past Manchester United 6-0 at old Trafford. U.S. women’s national team forward Catarina Macario played 41 minutes in the match before leaving with an apparent thigh injury. Emma Hayes, who will take over as USWNT manager this …
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This week’s sacking marked the second time Max Allegri was asked to leave Juventus as its manager, despite having at least a year left on his contract. The first time was in 2019 when he had just won his fifth consecutive league title. The club later regretted this decision as they struggled to find a manager of his calibre in …
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FC Barcelona play their penultimate game of the season tomorrow at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys when they take on Rayo Vallecano. Following back-to-back wins over Real Sociedad and UD Almeria, Barcelona are well-positioned to finish second in La Liga unless there is any slip-up in the final two matches. A win tomorrow against Inigo Perez’s men would be a big …
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to sign Southampton striker Che Adams in the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. Adams is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, and the report has claimed that Wolves are poised to seal a deal for him. TEAMtalk has noted that Everton and Leeds United are also interested in signing Adams. …
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There have been reports circulating this week that Barcelona fire manager Xavi Hernandez, and the speculations have only intensified since. He has a contract that lasts until 2025, so the 44-year-old will be in charge for the next season, as he revealed last month. Despite having announced his resignation once the campaign’s conclusion came, he will now continue in his …
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Newcastle United are keen on signing Aaron Ramsdale from Premier League rivals Arsenal in the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The report has claimed that Newcastle are leading the race for Ramsdale and have made contact for the England international goalkeeper. Ramsdale is the second-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal at the moment and is behind David Raya in the pecking …
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Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea women’s team on a high note. The soon-to-be United States women’s national team manager lifted the Women’s Super League (WSL) title on Saturday thanks to a 6-0 thumping of Manchester United. It previously seemed as if Hayes may depart the west London side without a trophy this season. This would have been a rare failure, …
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Timothy Weah has become one of the first Juventus players to pen an open letter to Max Allegri after the club sacked him. Despite winning the Coppa Italia, the Bianconeri decided to part ways with Allegri, who had a significant influence on several players. Weah joined the Bianconeri last summer and has enjoyed plenty of game time under Allegri. He …
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