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Belgium's goalie, Thibaut Courtois, sidelined for Euro 2024 by Domenico Tedesco following a Real Madrid comeback. Aged 31, he missed the entire season and underwent another knee surgery after a setback in March. Despite hopes of a comeback for LaLiga, Ancelotti benched Courtois for the Champions League semi-final. Tedesco confirmed Courtois won't be selected, emphasizing the focus on fit players in the German media.

The Spanish government has appointed Vicente del Bosque to navigate a tumultuous period for the nation's football federation. The ex-Spain manager will oversee a new committee overseeing the RFEF until elections are held to replace Luis Rubiales. Despite the recent appointment of Pedro Rocha as Rubiales' successor, he is embroiled in a corruption investigation. Rubiales was ousted after an inappropriate act at the Women's World Cup trophy ceremony in 2023. The former federation president was arrested in early April as…

Former football defender Ron Vlaar is confident that his ex-coach, Arne Slot, will seamlessly transition to managing Liverpool in the Premier League with no delays. Reports emerged last week that Feyenoord and Liverpool had reached a preliminary agreement for Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp next season. Vlaar, who previously played under Slot at AZ Alkmaar, expressed his optimism that Slot will quickly adjust to his new role in Liverpool. He emphasized that even though there might be some changes under a new coach, the…

Emma Hayes isn't optimistic about Chelsea's chances to win the WSL title, but the Blues are determined to compete against Liverpool. Chelsea is still reeling from their Champions League loss, but Emma Hayes has one last chance to win a trophy before leaving the club. The team is currently six points behind Manchester City in the WSL standings but has two games in hand due to their success in Europe. Their first match is against Liverpool, who are in fifth place. Chelsea has a mixed history at Liverpool, winning four out of…

Borussia Dortmund is set to face Paris Saint-Germain for the third time in the current Champions League season, with key players returning to the lineup. Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and forward Donyell Malen are expected to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg, according to coach Edin Terzic. Along with Emre Can and Ian Maatsen, who are back from suspension, Sabitzer and Malen have returned to training after setbacks. Terzic mentioned, "Marcel and Donyell both joined the training session. We…

An action-packed weekend in the Women's Super League had repercussions at both ends of the table. From fierce battles for survival to the exciting title race, the league delivered an enthralling Sunday for fans. This season has marked a historic moment for women's football in England. The combined attendance in both the WSL and Championship crossed the one-million mark, showcasing the growing popularity of the sport. The weekend saw unforgettable moments of drama on the field. Bristol City's struggle for survival against…

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti doesn't think his team lacks respect in the Champions League this year. Ancelotti believes everyone respects Madrid, as they demonstrated by beating Manchester City. Despite City's dominance in the second leg, Madrid emerged victorious, reaching the semi-finals against Bayern Munich. The fourteen-time European champions surprised many by defeating City, even after Karim Benzema's departure. Ancelotti stated, "Madrid always commands respect in this tournament, due to our capabilities." Bernardo…

Marcel Desailly is urging LaLiga to step up and shield Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and others facing racial taunts. Vinicius broke down discussing the disparagement he endures while playing for Madrid, a sentiment shared by teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. Desailly, a World Cup champion, demands more robust measures from LaLiga to combat this issue. He points out that Vinicius is not the first to endure this mistreatment. Vinicius, a pivotal figure for Madrid this term, boasts an impressive record of 13 goals and five…

Joshua Kimmich is gearing up for discussions with Bayern Munich concerning his future as rumors swirl about a possible move to Barcelona. The German star has been with the Allianz Arena for nine years and will be a free agent by the end of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona has been eyeing Kimmich for some time now and are reportedly keen on acquiring him in the upcoming season. During an interview with Spanish media outlet AS, Kimmich acknowledged the appeal of Barcelona and Real Madrid but refrained from indicating his…

Inter Miami faced many inquiries this season, yet Lionel Messi and his crew managed to answer them with a spectacular 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution. With this win, they topped both the Eastern Conference and the Supporters' Shield standings. The match took place in front of a record crowd at Gillette Stadium, with 65,612 spectators. Messi stole the spotlight by scoring two goals and providing an assist. In just seven MLS games this season, Messi has achieved nine goals and four assists, a record-breaking feat…