Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League after beating Glasgow Rangers in Sevilla. The match finished 1-1 after 90 and 120 minutes. Rafael Borre scored Eintracht’s winning penalty after also equalizing in regular time. Aaron Ramsey, an extra-time sub for Rangers, was the only player to miss from the spot. Eintracht […]
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Manchester City Boss Guardiola to Decide City Future Next Summer
Pep Guardiola took charge at the Etihad in 2016, after leaving Bayern Munich. He’s on the verge of winning another Premier League title with City, taking his Premier League total to four. Guardiola’s current contract ends in the summer of 2023 and the Catalan manager has ruled out signing an […]
German Commentators Accuse Fans of Attack During Europa League Match
Police are investigating an incident in which two commentators working for German station ARD Radio claim to have been attacked by West Ham fans during the Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt at London Stadium. The Metropolitan Police was informed of the incident, with West Ham also supporting the investigation. […]
Super Agent Raiola Takes to Twitter, Denies Rumors of His Death
Several online publications announced on Thursday that football super-agent Mino Raiola died at the age of 54. In a message published on Raiola’s Twitter account, there’s a firm denial of the information. “The status of my health at the moment: I am angry because I was pronounced dead for the […]
Europa League: Barcelona Knocked Out by Eintracht After Shock Home Defeat
Barcelona put an end to their 15-games unbeaten streak as the Catalan giants lost 3-2 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt. The 4-3 defeat on aggregate means Barca, who was the bookies’ favorite to win the Europa League this season, stops its attempt to lift the trophy in the quarter-finals. Last […]
Manchester United Reaches Agreement in Principle with Erik ten Hag Over Managerial Role
Erik ten Hag has accepted Manchester United’s offer. The Dutch manager and United have a verbal agreement on a contract that could run for up to four years, according to The Athletic. Ten Hag will succeed Ralf Rangnick, who was appointed interim manager at Old Trafford following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s […]
Major Changes at Ballon d’Or, Here’s How it Will Be Awarded from Now On
Through a letter, France Football, the award’s patron, announced four important changes for the future of the Ballon d’Or. Starting 2022, the award will be given for merits achieved during a season, and not a full calendar year. “For more clarity, it has appeared more relevant to now assess players […]
Ronaldo to Consider His Man. United Future based on UCL Finish and New Managerial Appointment
Cristiano Ronaldo is not certain that he’ll stay at Old Trafford beyond this season, despite only moving back to Manchester last summer. The 37-year-old will make a decision on his future after United appoints a permanent manager for next season. A top-four finish in the Premier League, meaning a Champions […]
Former Real Madrid and Man. City Star Robinho Sentenced to Nine Years in Jail for Rape
The Italian Supreme Court upheld the conviction of former Real Madrid, Manchester City, and AC Milan star Robinho to nine years in prison after his involvement in a gang rape that took place in 2013. The ruling is definitive and cannot be challenged. Robinho and five other Brazilian citizens were […]
Robert Lewandowski Crowned the Best at FIFA’s Award Night
Bayern’s superstar missed out on the Ballon d’Or at the end of last year, but won The Best award, an individual trophy created by FIFA. Lewandowski (33) was the winner in 2020 as well. Alexia Putellas won the women’s award, as the Barcelona midfielder secured a glamorous double after also […]
Ballon d’Or 2022 Odds: Messi is Third-Favorite, Major Surprise at the Top
Lionel Messi won a record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or trophy last December, beating Robert Lewandowski in the vote organized by the prestigious French magazine France Football. Messi, who scored at a non-stop rate for Barcelona during the first part of 2021 and also won the Copa America with Argentina in July, […]
Eriksen Dreams of Playing in World Cup Following Heart Problems
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s game against Finland at Euro 2020 in June and received life-saving treatment on the pitch. He was then taken to a nearby hospital where doctors performed various tests and decided to implant him with a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) — a pacemaker that is able to […]
In-Demand Erling Haaland Tells Fans What League He Will Play In, But Bookies Predict Something Else
The 21-year-old superstar makes no secret anymore of his wish to play in the Spanish La Liga, where Barcelona and Real Madrid are waiting for him. Haaland will become available for $85 million in the summer, with the biggest clubs in the world readying their offers to convince him. The […]
The Transfer Window is Open: Three Spectacular Moves That Can Take Place in January
Clubs from the biggest leagues in Europe can now buy and sell players again. For a month, rumors will invade football, as fans around the world will be waiting for their clubs to act. Online Gambling analyses the top three moves which can take place until the end of Jan. […]
Manchester City Sells Ferran Torres to Barcelona for $63 Million
The first major piece of business in the winter transfer window will see 21-year-old Spanish forward Ferran Torres move from Manchester City to FC Barcelona. City will get an initial $63 million fee, with a further $12 million in add-ons. A recent bank loan will allow Barcelona to sign Torres, […]
FIFA Refuses to Drop Biennial World Cup, Promises Plan Will Add $4.5 Billion in Additional Funds
The World Football Association insists the idea of having a World Cup every two years is a good one, stating that this will add $4.5 billion in revenue every four years. Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, didn’t disclose whether he’ll ask members to vote on the controversial proposal or not at […]
Europa League: Barcelona to Face Napoli in Knockout Blockbuster, Haaland and Dortmund Meet Rangers
The Europa League playoff draw will see Barcelona play Italian side Napoli over two legs for a place in the competition’s Round of 16. Meanwhile, Dortmund will battle Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers, while RB Leipzig v Real Sociedad is also expected to entertain. Starting this season, the eight teams placed […]
Haaland’s Agent Hints at Summer Transfer, Mentions Four Possible Destinations
Erling Haaland hit the ground running for Dortmund since returning to the pitch following a hip flexor injury. In his three games for Borussia since Nov. 27, he’s netted four times, shining his unstoppable aura status among the European elite. Over the summer, the 21-year-old was a transfer target for […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Results: Lionel Messi Beats Robert Lewandowski to Win Seventh Trophy
Lionel Messi surpassed Robert Lewandowski by 33 points to finish first in the vote for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. Messi won his seventh trophy, breaking the record he previously set with his sixth win back in 2019. Messi accumulated 613 points compared to Lewandowski’s 580. Third-placed Jorginho had 460, while […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Live: Messi Wins Record-Breaking Seventh Trophy, as Lewandowski Comes Second
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or trophy for a record-breaking seventh time in a ceremony held at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Robert Lewandowski finished second, while Jorginho completed the podium. A panel of 180 international journalists representing different countries and territories chose the winner of the men’s Ballon d’Or. […]