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October 6 – The Palestine Football Association (PFA), which has lost pretty much every political battle with its Israeli neighbours in the football politics arena, have nevertheless ‘welcomed’ the FIFA Council’s decision to refer their case to FIFA’s Ethics bodies. Having called for Israel’s suspension from international football at the FIFA Congress in May in Bangkok, the motion was prevented …

According to a report by Toni Juanmarti in SPORT, Jules Kounde’s absence from the starting line-up against Alaves was not due to squad rotation but a disciplinary action.  The French defender was benched because he arrived late for the pre-match discussion. This led to Hansi Flick making a last-minute decision to alter the starting XI. In the match against Alaves, …

Newcastle United picked up a point on their final trip to Goodison Park on Saturday evening. In what was a measured, if uninspiring display, United had all the possession and play but spurned a litany of chances as they couldn’t beat Jordan Pickford in the Everton goal.  Anthony Gordon endured a tough 90 minutes, as despite being our best player, …

Bayern Munich are determined to keep Leroy Sane from leaving on a free transfer, with his contract set to expire in June 2025.  According to a report from Matteo Moretto (h/t iMiaSanMia), the Bavarians have already initiated talks to extend his deal. However, top European clubs are closely watching the situation, with Barcelona being one of the teams showing interest. …

Dani Carvajal’s recent ACL injury has sent shockwaves across Real Madrid, with the veteran defender set to be ruled out for a year. The Spaniard has received immense support from his teammates as well as the footballing fraternity, as he looks to return to action by the start of next season. The likes of Federico Valverde and Arda Guler have …

Barcelona entered the second international break of the season on a positive note, thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday. The Catalans will be heading into the break as league leaders, with a three-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid. However, the real challenge awaits after the international break, where it will be imperative for Hansi Flick’s …

Missing out on the chance to collect another heavyweight scalp on Sunday afternoon, Aston Villa were forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Manchester United. While Villa might have been smelling the chance to make another statement following their iconic Champions League success against Bayern Munich earlier in the week, Sunday’s high-flying hosts failed to find any kind of …

Soccer coverage in the United States has made leaps and bounds recently, but despite the increase in coverage, why are there so few great American soccer studio analysts? Yes, there are plenty of world-class ones on US television. However, most of them are foreign. The ones who are American are fairly decent, but many of them are too reluctant to …

Barcelona and Lionel Messi are set to commemorate a significant milestone in their illustrious history: the club’s 125th anniversary. The event is scheduled for November 29, 2024. It is expected to be a grand occasion that will honor the club’s legacy and its impact on global soccer. While the club had originally hoped to host the celebration at the newly …

Real Madrid is grappling with an escalating injury crisis. Two of their star players, Dani Carvajal and Vinicius, have suffered significant setbacks during the club’s recent victory over Villarreal. The La Liga giants secured a 2-0 win. However, devastating injuries that could have long-term implications for the team marred the triumph. Carvajal‘s injury is particularly severe, with reports confirming that …