Ralf Rangnick and Austria’s World Cup Ambition Ralf Rangnick has always been a man of principles. The 67-year-old German coach, known as the “Godfather of Gegenpressing,” has never shied away from making tough calls throughout his career. Now, even as Austria enjoy a flawless start to their 20...

Lamine Yamal Celebration Inspired by LeBron James It says a lot about modern football that a 17-year-old can set off a national debate with a simple gesture. But then again, nothing about Lamine Yamal’s rise has been ordinary. The Barcelona wonderkid has exploded onto the scene, becoming a nationa...

Discover which national teams have dominated the World Cup – and who is catching up fast The FIFA World Cup is more than just a football tournament. Every four years, it becomes a global festival of sport, passion, and identity. Streets fall silent, fans gather in front of screens in every corner ...

Alvarez Gets 10-Month Ban for Failed Drugs Test Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been handed a 10-month suspension by UEFA after testing positive for a banned substance linked to hair loss treatment stemming from his cancer recovery. The 30-year-old tested positive for canrenone, a diureti...

Leverkusen Appoint Hjulmand to Succeed Ten Hag Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the appointment of Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach, just days after the club sacked Erik ten Hag following only two Bundesliga matches. The 53-year-old Dane has signed a deal until summer 2027, marking a new chapt...

‘A Heavy Shirt to Wear’: The Pressure of Being Manchester United’s No.1 Ruben Amorim’s words before the international break cut straight to the heart of Manchester United’s biggest ongoing issue: “It is hard to be a Manchester United goalkeeper in this moment.” With Andre Onana likely ...

Man City & Premier League End Long-Running Sponsor Rules Dispute Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their high-stakes legal battle over Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations — rules that limit how clubs profit from commercial deals with entities linked...

England’s World Cup Qualifiers: Easy, Predictable and Largely Forgettable For a nation obsessed with football, England’s World Cup qualifying matches continue to lack spark—routine victories in largely meaningless games. Their recent 2-0 win over Andorra was another clinical but dull step towa...

What Happened Between Martin Odegaard and Tony Adams? When Martin Odegaard was handed the Arsenal captaincy by Mikel Arteta, it felt like a natural fit. The Norwegian international had grown into the role on and off the pitch, becoming a symbol of Arteta’s young, ambitious Arsenal side. But not ev...

What Happened to Erik ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen? When Bayer Leverkusen announced that they were parting ways with Erik ten Hag just two games into the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, eyebrows were raised across European football. The Dutchman, who once guided Ajax to a Champions League semi-final and s...