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A pattern has been developing over the last couple of seasons during Barcelona games, especially during the rather more intense fixtures. Even more so when the officiating gets a bit a sketchy. And that is Barcelona coach Xavi racking up bookings like free withdrawals. For context, Xavi picked up 58 yellow cards in his massive tenure of 780 official games …

March 19 – Blockchain and crypto specialists Chiliz has entered into a strategic partnership with game studio Unagi and the French Professional Football League (LFP) to launch fantasy football Coach Ligue 1, the first time a league has developed their own game. Coach Ligue 1 will offer fans of Ligue 1 Uber Eats and Ligue 2 BKT the opportunity to …

Barcelona might have taken too many front steps in regard to their approach to Ansu Fati. The youngster was regarded as the next Lionel Messi in the early stages of his career. As it happened, he was given the prestigious number ten shirt shortly after Messi’s departure. But Fati’s rise to prominence did not last long as the youngster struggled …

Many of the biggest clubs in the world have announced their plans to play summer friendlies in the USA in 2024, and that includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan. Each of those clubs has an impressive following in the United States. Barcelona and Real Madrid are arguably the two most popular clubs in the world. Meanwhile, the impending appearances …

March 19 – In a letter to FIFA, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) has demanded that Congress consider “appropriate” sanctions against the Israeli Football Association (IFA) and its clubs because of “unprecedented international human rights and humanitarian law violations” in the war on Gaza.  The letter, sent on March 11, proposes an item for the FIFA Congress agenda calling for …

The situation surrounding Max Allegri’s position as the manager of Juventus appears increasingly precarious. Although the club has publicly expressed support for him, the ongoing downward trajectory suggests that Allegri’s tenure may be nearing its end. With Juventus keen to secure a Champions League place swiftly, a return to winning form is imperative. While it’s anticipated that the team will …

Hong Kong fans who purchased tickets to see Inter Miami and Lionel Messi play a friendly in early February will receive a partial refund. The Argentine superstar came under fire when he did not feature in a matchup against a Hong Kong XI. Over 38,000 fans filled the Hong Kong Stadium in hopes of watching Messi play. When it became …

March 19 – England captain Harry Kane has linked up with the national squad despite sustaining an ankle injury during Bayern Munich’s recent match against Darmstadt. The 30-year-old striker reported for international duty at St George’s Park on Tuesday, demonstrating his determination to participate in upcoming friendlies. England are scheduled to face Brazil at Wembley on Saturday, followed by a …

March 19 – The German football federation is targeting racism and discrimination with a new campaign ahead of this summer’s European Championship. The federation presented its strategy on Monday with a video message while federation president Bernd Neuendorf (pictured) said during a visit to amateur club SFC Stern 1900 in Berlin: “Everyone can do something against racism, not only the …

March 19 – Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo were handed benign draws in the Copa Libertadores while Palmeiras and River Plate of Argentina face a tougher route to the knockout stages.  On Monday, Conmebol, the South American football confederation, staged the draw for this season’s Copa Libertadores, which kicks on April 3. The equivalent of the Champions League, the competition unites …