UEFA has announced fixtures for the Champions League Round of 16 and Europa League Knockout Round. Both tournaments feature major storylines in this stage of the competitions. Champions League Draw This year’s Champions League draw features many major matchups and storylines. https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1589579166844071937?s=20&t=CnYqhXcqQmZAGO-a8awqAQ Liverpool versus Real Madrid is one of the …
Read More »Barcelona’s Piqué Announces Sudden Retirement
Barcelona legend Gerard Piqué has announced his retirement from soccer. The Spanish defender will play his final match for the Catalan club Saturday against Almeria. A lifetime dedicated to Barça. Thank you, Piqué. pic.twitter.com/ps3wI0RSHO — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 3, 2022 Pique’s career began in Barcelona’s academy. In 2004, when …
Read More »Unai Emery Appointed As Aston Villa Manager
Nearly three years after his Arsenal exit, Unai Emery will be returning to the Premier League. The former Villarreal and Paris Saint-Germain head coach has won a plethora of trophies as a manager, but failed to find success in the Premier League while with the London giants. He will return …
Read More »Ronaldo Dismissed from United Squad after Spurs Drama
Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t had quite the homecoming he hoped for when he joined Manchester United from Juventus last year. The Red Devils crashed out of the Champions League early last season and only qualified for the Europa League. It’s safe to say Ronaldo isn’t used to playing on Thursday nights. …
Read More »Chelsea Midfielder To Miss World Cup
Few players shine as bright a light on the soccer world as N’Golo Kante. The France and Chelsea midfielder is renowned for his relentless defensive work-rate and never-ending smile. He is a staple of Chelsea’s starting lineup and a mainstay of the French squad. One of the game’s brightest stars …
Read More »Karim Benzema Wins 2022 Ballon D’Or
The Ballon d’Or is the pinnacle of individual achievement in soccer. A stellar season is crucial. Many legends go without winning the prestigious award, displaying the level of play needed to secure the golden trophy. Winning the award cements a player’s place in soccer history. Monday, Karim Benzema took this …
Read More »Finding Kylian Mbappe’s Next Club
Kylian Mbappe wants out of Paris. His desire to depart from the Parisians has become public, with various news outlets reporting on the “broken” relationship between player and club. It is well known that Mbappe and fellow PSG star Neymar don’t get along. It has also recently been reported that …
Read More »Brighton Midfielder Mwepu Forced To Retire
Injuries in sports are always devastating, especially when they prove to be career ending. Brighton Hove & Albion, midfielder Enock Mwepu, announced his retirement from professional soccer following his diagnosis with a heart condition. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8F2lTabjJg — Enock Mwepu (@EnockMwepu45) October 10, 2022 pic.twitter.com/UKiubJaJtB — Enock Mwepu (@EnockMwepu45) October 10, …
Read More »Erling Haaland’s Historic Start
After a $63 million move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City this past summer, Erling Haaland has burst onto the scene at the world’s biggest stage. The Norwegian forward is on pace to break multiple records with his current form at Manchester City. Haaland’s hot start In just eight games …
Read More »Arsenal Hands Spurs First Loss as Haaland and Foden Net Hat Tricks in Derby Weekend
Matchweek nine for the English Premier League wrapped up Monday as Leicester City shut out Nottingham Forest 4-0. The weekend’s fixtures were highlighted by Saturday’s North London derby and Sunday’s Manchester derby. Arsenal Tops Spurs in North London Derby Arsenal handed Tottenham its first EPL loss of the season Saturday with …
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