For the first time since 2016, France did not have either Kylian Mbappe or Antoine Griezmann in its squad. However, it did not affect Les Bleus in its dominant 4-1 victory over Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.
In 2022, when FIFA and EA Sports announced their split, many saw it as the end of an era. This also marked the conclusion of the FIFA eWorld Cup’s partnership with EA Sports, with its final edition played on FIFA 23, the last game in the series. Now, FIFA has struck a new deal with Konami, signaling the return of the tournament—albeit on a new platform.
Old rivalries don’t create new divides in football – something that could be proved correct, if Inter succeeds in its Daniel Maldini pursuit. Why that is huge? Because his father Paolo is a Milan legend, and played over 900 games for the Rossoneri.
Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona to PSG in 2021 shocked the world. The instability at the Catalan club and leadership issues prompted Messi to join a team he believed would give him a better chance at winning titles in Europe—but things didn’t go as he had imagined.
Mohun Bagan, one of India’s top teams, refused to travel to Iran to play their AFC Champions League 2 game fixture against Tractor SC, based out of Tabriz. They cited the ongoing tensions in the middle-east as a reason to not travel to the country the AFC, who were having none of it, has kicked Mohun Bagan out completely.
For the longest time, it was hard to imagine Andrés Iniesta playing for any club other than Barcelona, the team he joined as a kid in 1996. However, history could have taken a very different turn had the Spaniard played for the club he originally supported—Real Madrid.
There is an injury epidemic around Europe currently, and the sport’s biggest stars are all falling like dominos. The main reason behind this is commonly believed to be the fixture congestion and large number of international breaks, but as things stand, no one is really doing anything to combat it.
Fede Valverde and Mina Bonino share a loving marriage and are parents to two sons. Bonino is well-acquainted with the players and WAGs at Real Madrid and is a passionate football fan herself. Hailing from Argentina, she supports River Plate, one of the country’s biggest clubs. Unfortunately, her husband, Fede, is rooting for the opposition.
A year ago, David De Gea found himself without a club after being shown the exit door by Manchester United following the 2022/23 season. Now, he’s making headlines in Serie A with his standout performances.
A year ago, David De Gea found himself without a club after being shown the exit door by Manchester United following the 2022/23 season. Now, he’s making headlines in Serie A with his standout performances.
