Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman remained calm despite a travel issue for his team on Tuesday July 9. The former Barcelona manager assured everyone that his players were well-rested and prepared for their crucial Euro 2024 semi-final clash against England on Wednesday. According to the Dutch Football Association, the Dutch national team’s travel plans to Dortmund by train were disrupted due ...
Ghanaian defender Zico Asare has expressed his excitement after joining English League Two side Harrogate Town. The 23-year-old arrives from English side Maidenhead United, where he impressed over a two-year spell, making 88 appearances. Harrogate Town are yet to reveal the contract details of Zico Asare. Asare highlighted his enthusiasm for the move, focusing on the club’s philosophy and ...
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owners of Liverpool FC, are in discussions to acquire struggling French club Bordeaux. The club faces potential relegation to the third-tier National 1 after failing to meet financial guarantees for the upcoming season, as stipulated by the French football financial watchdog, DNCG. Bordeaux has appealed the decision and now has a limited timeframe to finalize a ...
UEFA has appointed Felix Zwayer, a referee with a controversial past involving match-fixing, to officiate England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Zwayer, banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a €300 ($325) bribe to favor German club Wuppertaler SV, has his integrity publicly questioned by England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham’s comments came after a 2021 Bundesliga match where ...
Manchester United have reportedly made a surprising £42m (€50m) bid for Lille defender Leny Yoro. This substantial offer is expected to be quickly accepted by Lille, considering Yoro has just one year left on his contract. Real Madrid, aware of Manchester United’s bid, remain calm and have no intention of entering a bidding war for the 18-year-old defender. Confident in ...
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has made a significant impact on the international stage, playing a key role in England’s success at EURO 2024. According to Opta, Mainoo boasts the highest passing accuracy of any midfielder in the tournament, with an impressive 96% completion rate from 138 passes. This achievement not only underscores Mainoo’s exceptional skill but also sets a ...
Former Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the head coach of the Wales men’s national team until 2028, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced on Tuesday. After spending the last two seasons as an assistant to Vincent Kompany at Burnley, Bellamy has taken on this new role following Kompany’s surprising move to Bayern Munich in May. Expressing ...
Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus visited St. Nicholas Charity Preparatory School in Tema Newtown(Ghana), urging students to prioritize education. The West Ham winger stressed the importance of learning for a brighter future. “I understand the challenges you face because I faced them too,” Kudus confided in the students. “Education is your key to a better future. Stay focused and work hard, ...
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at continuing his international career with Portugal despite their disappointing exit from Euro 2024. Ronaldo, who started in all five of Portugal’s games in the tournament, averaged 97 minutes per match but, for the first time in his career, failed to score in open play at a major international tournament. Following the team’s 5-3 defeat to ...
Portia Modise, the former captain of South Africa’s football team, has appealed to fans to help get her car back after she was hijacked outside her home in Soweto. In the video clip, posted on Instagram, Modise said she was held up at gunpoint by “boys” who took her mobile phone and keys and drove off with her car. The ...