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Pep Guardiola recently appeared on the popular Italian show Che Tempo Che Fa where he reunited with his former Brescia teammate, Roberto Baggio.  Guardiola spoke openly about his career, Lionel Messi, his admiration for Johan Cruyff, and his enduring connection with Barcelona, providing some insightful reflections. He acknowledged that he’s had the privilege of managing three great teams during his …

October 14 – Argentinian and former Manchester City icon, Sergio Agüero has filed a lawsuit against his last club FC Barcelona for almost £3 million over money owed as part of his 2021 contract termination.  After a trophy-laden spell with Manchester City, including one of the most famous goals in Premier League history as his last-gasp winner sealed City’s first …

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta recently spoke with Mundo Deportivo about Barcelona’s progress and the club’s focus on young talents under Hansi Flick.  Iniesta believes Barcelona’s recent emphasis on developing youth players has been a wise investment, and he is confident that the team is on the right path to winning titles this season. When discussing football with his children, …

The U.S. men’s national team will not have the services of five players for Tuesday’s road friendly at Mexico. Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie were among five players to depart October’s camp, U.S. Soccer announced Sunday. Pulisic has been released to his club AC Milan due to load management while McKennie, fullback Marlon Fossey, goalkeeper Zack Steffen, and forward Ricardo …

Mauricio Pochettino started his USMNT era with a win over Panama on Saturday. Yunus Musah’s first international goal and a late strike from Texas native Ricardo Pepi made the difference at Q2 Stadium. Impressive Matt Turner double save The hosts dominated proceedings and created the most clear-cut chances, but the game’s defining saves came from Matt Turner. The goalkeeping position …

After the momentous showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City a few weeks ago, some in British media began framing the Gunners as a defensive team. In that match, Arsenal played with 10 men and relied on their defense—which was statistically the best last season—to secure a result. They are also missing their chief playmaker, Martin Odegaard. However, labeling them as …

In a surprising and controversial statement, Brazilian president Lula has suggested that the national team should be restricted to players currently playing in the Brazilian domestic league. Thus, excluding stars who have made their careers in European clubs. This move could fundamentally alter the composition of the Seleção and disrupt the nation’s longstanding tradition of fielding internationally-based talent. President Lula …

Juventus sold Moise Kean to Fiorentina this season, a decision that seemed predictable given his struggles last term. The Italy striker did not score a single goal for the Bianconeri last season, leading Thiago Motta to conclude that he was not good enough for his team. However, that decision appears to have been a mistake, as Kean is thriving at …

In one of the most exciting new chapters of their storied rivalry, Barcelona and Madrid are now competing for the honor of hosting the World Cup final with either the Bernabeu or Camp Nou. While their rivalry has been legendary for decades, this competition is about far more than points on a league table. It is a clash of infrastructure, …

Leonardo Bonucci has addressed Juventus’ loss of Gleison Bremer, who is expected to spend several months on the sidelines due to injury. Bremer was one of the first names on the team sheet under Thiago Motta and played every minute until his injury. His outstanding performances made it impossible for Motta to risk resting him, ultimately leading to his injury. …