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March 4 – Football’s lawmakers have approved a series of changes ahead of the 2024/25 season, impacting all major leagues across the globe. Additional permanent concussion substitutions will now be enshrined in football’s laws but it remains an option which is up to organisers of individual competitions to implement. The changes were announced by the International FA Board at its …

The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated South American side Colombia to reach the semifinals of the W Gold Cup. Goals from Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw, all in the first half, led to a comfortable victory. Moreover, it was a major bounce back from a poor showing against Mexico to close the group stage. That 2-0 …

The final minutes of the showdown between Napoli and Juventus certainly delivered the drama, with Joseph Nonge at the center of the action. The 18-year-old is a young midfielder who has been developing through the club’s ranks since 2021. Due to the midfield crisis, Max Allegri resorted to his services in the 76th minute of the clash at Maradona Stadium. …

Alex Zendejas did not start in Club America’s trip to Atlas on Saturday night, but it didn’t stop him from delivering a productive shift in the eventual lopsided victory. Zendejas came off the bench, scored two goals, and added one assist in Club America’s 5-1 triumph over Atlas. The U.S. men’s national team winger earned SBI Americans Abroad Player of …

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has brought increased scrutiny, debate and controversy around officiating decisions. Currently, the league is commonplace across Europe, with many leagues across the world implementing the change. The Croatia Premier League has become the latest lightning rod for VAR criticism. Bruno Marić, the head of the Croatian refereeing body, resigned after leaked tapes claiming accusations of …

Newcastle United are nearing an agreement for a new contract with Brazilian international Joelinton, according to The Telegraph. The 27-year-old is out of contract in 2025 and it seemed as if talks had stalled due to the two parties being unable to come to an agreement on wages. Luke Edwards of The Telegraph now knows this not to be the …

The official Juventus website provided us with the most interesting stats and facts registered in the aftermath of the defeat to Napoli. Federico Chiesa was the best of the bunch, scoring a short-lived equalizer late in the match. The Euro 2020 winner has now scored seven league goals for the first time since his first campaign in Turin. He’s only …

Ilkay Gundogan has come to the limelight several times for his unfiltered thoughts on the team’s performance, especially after defeats. As the former captain of a treble-winning side under Pep Guardiola, the German international is well-versed with a champion mentality and the high degree of self-criticism that comes with it. The former Manchester City star started and played the full …

Vitor Roque has been a Barcelona player for a little over two months now and it has not all been easy for the teenage striker. Signed from Athletico Paranaense in the summer itself, the 19-year-old was allowed to continue in Brazil itself as the Catalans faced FFP issues and wouldn’t have been able to register him then. But following Gavi’s …

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot will reportedly give his preference to a contract renewal despite attracting the of Tottenham Hotspur. The 28-year-old is currently running on an expiring deal after signing a one-year extension at the end of last season. This time around, the Bianconeri will be hoping to secure the player’s service on a longer deal, especially after establishing himself …