Football

The Premier League implemented VAR in the 2019-20 season, but clubs are now considering its removal. Wolves proposed a resolution to scrap VAR due to negative impacts on fan relationships. The technology was intended to assist referees but has sparked controversy this season. Wolves criticized VAR for disrupting the game's spirit in pursuit of accuracy. The Premier League recognizes concerns about VAR but supports ongoing improvements. Rule changes require a two-thirds majority vote from clubs. Managers have been vocal about…

Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente is urging his team to stay focused on Euro 2024 amidst the turmoil at the RFEF. Since the dismissal of former RFEF president Luis Rubiales, who was sacked after an incident involving an unsolicited kiss on Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup, trouble has continued to brew. Recently, Rubiales was arrested in an alleged corruption scandal, leading to further scrutiny on the organization. Pedro Rocha, the proposed replacement for Rubiales, has also come under suspicion as part of the…

Vinicius Junior's impressive growth has caught the attention of Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal. Both prepare for the exciting Champions League face-off with Bayern Munich. Vinicius dazzled in the first leg, scoring two goals for Carlo Ancelotti's squad. Carvajal lauds the improvements made by the 23-year-old. He commends Vinicius on his enhanced skills, physical form, and tactical acumen. Vinicius' hard work and dedication off the field are paying off tremendously, making him one of the top players globally. Real Madrid aims…

Rumors swirl that West Ham eyes Julen Lopetegui as their next leader, but David Moyes remains dedicated to the team's mission. Moyes reaffirms his passion for football and commitment to West Ham, aiming for another top-10 finish in the Premier League. The Hammers reportedly approach Lopetegui, who parted ways with Wolves after a brief tenure. Moyes expresses his hunger for football, emphasizing his love for the game and dedication to West Ham's success. A decision on the future will come at the season's end, as West Ham…

Kelley O'Hara, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion, will retire after the 2024 NWSL season. She played in four World Cups between 2011 and 2023, and three Olympics, securing a gold medal in 2012. At 35 years old, she capped her international career with 160 appearances, scoring three goals and assisting 21, contributing to the 2015 Women’s World Cup victory. She won three titles, one in the Women’s Professional Soccer and two in the NWSL, guiding NJ/NY Gotham FC to their first championship last season. Reflecting on her…

Côte d'Ivoire will play a friendly match against the French team on March 25 at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. Patrice Beaumelle, coach of the Elephants, presented the list of 25 elements called to this meeting.…

Vahid Halilhodzic, the coach of the Morocco team, has revealed a list of 26 players called up to face DR Congo on March 25 and 29, in the play-offs for the World Cup 2022. A group almost identical to the one that played CAN 2021, without Hakim Ziyech but with…

Defeated 5-1 by Japan in the semifinals of the Beach Soccer World Cup, Senegal said goodbye to their dreams of a final. The Lions can, however, comfort themselves with a match for third place on Sunday against Switzerland, while the Japanese face Russia. After their historic quarter-final victory over Brazil, the tournament's…

For the first time in its history, the Senegalese qualified for the last four of the FIFA World Cup by beating Brazil in the quarter-finals, after extra time, on Thursday, August 26 in Moscow (5-4). Historic day for the lions. After two eliminations in a row in the quarterfinals of the Beach Soccer World Cup, four in total, the…

At the end of a game full of twists and turns, Senegal won 5-3 against Portugal in their second match in the group game of the Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia. As in the two previous editions, the Senegalese will play the quarterfinals. The meeting had started rather badly for Senegal, but the Lions in Teranga were able to…