The sanction has been imposed as a result of Rubiales’ refusal to step down from his role following his involvement in a controversy during the Women’s World Cup. After the post-match celebrations, Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso and claimed it was a “consensual” act. However, Hermoso contradicted this, stating that it wasn’t consensual, and she subsequently faced ongoing pressure to defend her stance against Rubiales’ actions. FIFA has responded by enforcing a 90-day sanction on Rubiales and initiating disciplinary procedures. “The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio (Colombia), in use of the powers granted by article 51 of…
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The English player has made a significant impact in La Liga and extended his impressive performance in northern Spain on Friday. He scored his fourth goal in three games with a powerful header from a short distance. This lone goal proved to be the decisive factor, earning Bellingham his third consecutive Player of the Match award. helped him match Ronaldo’s feat of scoring four goals in his first three games in La Liga. The Portuguese forward scored against Deportivo La Coruna and Espanyol and then followed up with a brace against Xerez at the Santiago Bernabeu back in 2009 after…
Mauricio Pochettino has explained how he intends to break the fabled No.9 “curse” at Chelsea, with at least one more transfer being sought. Once again, during this summer’s transfer window, The Blues have remained active, finalizing more high-value transactions. Among these acquisitions, Christopher Nkunku, unfortunately now injured, and Nicolas Jackson have been recruited as forwards. However, neither of them has embraced an iconic jersey at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino has disclosed his intention to bestow the No.9 jersey upon his forthcoming attacking signing. The Argentine coach is confident that he can dispel the notion of a curse associated with that shirt,…
Luke Shaw is set to be out for an extended period of time after suffering a muscle injury, in a huge blow to Manchester United. Shaw has sustained a muscle injury, the club have announced, and United are now assessing the extent of his issue. They claim that “the England left-back is expected to be out of action for a number of weeks. Under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, Shaw has evolved into a pivotal asset, participating in 27 matches in the previous season and securing a spot in the starting lineup for United’s initial two games this season.…
With the summer transfer window heading into its final days, there are no prizes for guessing which Premier League club has spent the most on new players. For the third window in a row, Chelsea have blown their rivals out of the water, signing 12 new players – and counting – to add to the 19 that joined last season. The unprecedented overhaul of the squad has raised eyebrows across Europe – with rivals keen to see how Chelsea plan on complying with Financial Fair Play rules – while the instability contributed to the downfalls of Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter…
Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic made the “night” for Inter Miami co-owner, Jorge Mas, as he was delighted to be in the company of the two legends. The two iconic sports figures met up with Mas to create an unforgettable evening for the American entrepreneur. Fresh off his victory at the Cincinnati Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event, Djokovic spent time with Messi, who’s been excelling with Inter Miami. Messi led his team to a Leagues Cup victory, marking his 44th career title. The trio was joined by Mas, who captured the moment with a photo and the caption: “An…
Al Ittihad, champions of the Saudi Pro League, are ready to offer over £100m to acquire Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. The Saudi Pro League’s transfer window concludes on September 7th. Unless Mohamed Salah orchestrates a last-minute and striking departure from Liverpool, he won’t be heading to Saudi Arabia this summer. Insiders in Saudi Arabia have verified that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) has been eyeing Salah for a while. However, there’s been no signal from Liverpool that they’re open to letting go of the player. No offers for Salah have landed on Liverpool’s table, and they’ve made it clear that…
After witnessing Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in the World Cup, Rubiales joined the delegation in awarding medals to the winning team. However, amidst the celebrations, a camera captured a moment where Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips without apparent consent. This incident prompted strong backlash, with numerous prominent figures from Spanish football condemning his actions. And multiple reports in Spain now suggest that Rubiales will resign within the next 24 hours, with the pushback simply becoming too much for the Spanish FA to bear. The RFEF have planned an urgent meeting to discuss the president’s conduct, while Hermoso and the players’ union…
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was given a straight red by referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie; Mac Allister was set to be suspended for Liverpool’s next three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves, but he will no longer serve a ban The FA has decided to overturn Alexis Mac Allister’s red card that he received against Bournemouth last Saturday. Liverpool’s appeal against the midfielder’s three-match suspension was successful. Mac Allister had been shown a straight red card by referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Ryan Christie. This incident occurred just before the hour…
The lengthy saga, which began in November when the club was initially listed for sale, is finally nearing its conclusion. As reported by The Sun, the Qatari royal figure is on the brink of acquiring the Red Devils for an estimated sum of £6 billion ($7.9 billion). A specific handover date for Jassim to assume control has been arranged, and the Glazer family, who have faced criticism, won’t be allowed to maintain any ownership in the club. Ratcliffe, a British billionaire, had been the Qatari bid’s main rival, though it’s believed that his proposal would have included the Glazers continuing…
Pep Guardiola will miss Man City’s next two games after undergoing surgery; he will recover in Barcelona until after September international break, with Juanma Lillo in temporary charge. A statement from the Premier League champions says their manager has been struggling with back pain for some time and has undergone emergency surgery in Barcelona. Guardiola’s surgery was successful but he will continue his rehabilitation in the city. The 52-year-old is not expected to be back on the touchline for City until after the international break, meaning he will miss this Sunday’s trip to Sheffield United, as well as the visit…
The 18-year-old has finalized his transfer to St. James Park through an initial loan agreement. However, he is set to permanently join the club next summer for a total of £28 million ($35.79 million), along with an additional £7 million ($8.95 million) tied to performance-related bonuses. Hall’s contract also incorporates a sell-on clause, entitling Chelsea to a significant sum if Newcastle decides to sell the player down the line. Being a devoted Newcastle fan since childhood, the teenager will proudly don the No. 2 shirt for his new team. Chelsea are well covered in the left-back position as they have…
Crown Prosecution Service discontinued its case against Greenwood in February; Man Utd announce it has been ‘mutually agreed’ for forward to ‘recommence’ his career ‘away from Old Trafford’ Manchester United has announced Mason Greenwood’s departure from the club following an internal inquiry into allegations of attempted rape, controlling behavior, and assault. The specifics of Greenwood’s departure remain unclear. The club stated that given the challenges of resuming his career there, a mutual decision has been made for him to continue elsewhere. The 21-year-old was suspended during the club’s internal investigation, which took place after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped its…
Mauricio Pochettino’s team displayed promise in their attacking efforts on Sunday, but the Argentine manager would have surely been disappointed with their defensive performance. The story of Chelsea’s day filled with lackluster defending began a mere seven minutes into the match at the London Stadium. Nayef Aguerd was granted an abundance of space to head in a corner delivered by West Ham newcomer James Ward-Prowse. The second goal scored by the hosts painted an equally unflattering picture of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. A sequence of comical errors resulted in Michail Antonio nearly blasting the net with a powerful shot just eight…
The midfield duo combined to break the deadlock at the Olympic Stadium as Xavi’s side secured their first win of the season in La Liga Pedri came to Barcelona’s rescue with a late goal, salvaging a victory following a disappointing performance in their home debut against underdog Cadiz. Despite a lackluster 80 minutes, Barcelona sprung to life in the final 10 minutes, netting two goals to narrowly defeat their well-organized rivals at the Olympic Stadium, securing a 2-0 victory for their inaugural La Liga triumph of the season. In the 15th minute, Pedri had a chance to give Barcelona the…
The race is once again on for a coveted Premier League Golden Boot, with established superstars set to battle it out for the prestigious crown of the English top-flight’s leading goal scorer. Erling Haaland dominates the Premier League top scorer chart for the 2023/24 season, both metaphorically and literally. His remarkable proficiency in front of the goal was evident last year, as the Norwegian striker set a new record by scoring 36 goals in a single Premier League season, ultimately securing the 2022/23 Golden Boot award. Harry Kane, the runner-up with 30 goals, would have typically claimed the title in most…
Chelsea set an unwanted record after their 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham on Sunday in the Premier League. WHAT HAPPENED? With the defeat against the Hammers, Chelsea have now lost four consecutive London derbies for the first time in the Premier League. They had lost to Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in February earlier this year and then suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford in April and a 3-1 loss to Arsenal in May. This was also their eighth defeat in their last 14 Premier League games out of which they have won just once despite all…
John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Leon Bailey and Jhon Duran score to give Aston Villa 4-0 victory over poor Everton; Dominic Calvert-Lewin forced off with facial injury before half-time. An Aston Villa team, inspired by Leon Bailey, recovered from their previous weekend’s heavy defeat by Newcastle by securing a 4-0 victory over Everton. Unfortunately for Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin had to leave the game due to yet another injury. Aston Villa asserted their dominance in the first half, completely outplaying Everton. Their control over the game was evident as they found the back of the net in just 18 minutes. John McGinn…
Olga Carmona swept home in the first half to win the game for Spain; Mary Earps also saved a Jennifer Hermoso penalty in the second half; Lauren Hemp hit the crossbar in the first half; Spain win the Women’s World Cup for the first time. England were beaten at the last hurdle as Olga Carmona’s superb strike was enough for Spain to win 1-0 and lift the Women’s World Cup trophy for the first time. The Lionesses were unable to replicate their Euros success from last summer as they were masters of their own downfall after a tepid first half.…
Man Utd comfortably beaten at Tottenham as midfield of Casemiro, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes are outplayed; Scott McTominay remained an unused substitute despite misfiring midfield. Bruno Fernandes has called on the officials to issue an apology to Manchester United after they were denied a penalty in their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham. Pape Sarr’s goal early in the second half, along with an unfortunate own goal by Lisandro Martinez, resulted in a well-deserved but disheartening defeat for United on Saturday night. During the first half, United’s hopes of a penalty were dashed as Alejandro Garnacho’s shot hit the extended arm…