The recent Champions League matchup between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain showcased the power of the unwanted. From Mats Hummels to Niclas Füllkrug, the Dortmund squad was filled with players deemed surplus to requirements by their previous clubs. This motley crew of strays and mutts defied the odds and emerged victorious against PSG, a team
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The upcoming Soccer Tournament is set to feature some exciting matchups, including Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt’s squad facing off against former NFL punter Pat McAfee’s team, Concafa SC. The tournament, which is a 7-on-7 event with a $1 million winner-take-all prize, is scheduled to take place from June 5-10 in Cary, North Carolina. The competition
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy, awarded for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, will be auctioned in France on June 6, as confirmed by the Aguttes auction house. This prestigious award, the first of its kind to go up for auction, is expected to fetch millions, though the exact value is
Kylian Mbappé, the star player for Paris Saint-Germain, remains confident in his team’s ability to turn around a 1-0 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semifinal second leg. Despite Niclas Füllkrug’s goal giving Dortmund the advantage in the first leg, Mbappé believes that PSG has the necessary skills to come back and secure
Crystal Palace shocked the football world with a resounding 4-0 victory over Manchester United, marking the first time in history that they completed a league double over the Red Devils. Michael Olise emerged as the hero of the match, scoring two crucial goals to seal the deal for Palace. The defeat not only highlighted the
Erling Haaland was the star of the show as Manchester City secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Norwegian striker notched an incredible four goals in the game, showcasing his clinical finishing and goal-scoring prowess. Haaland’s exceptional performance saw him increase his tally to 25 goals in the Premier League this season, firmly
The season started promisingly enough for Birmingham City under the leadership of John Eustace. They managed to secure five wins from their first 11 games, giving fans a glimmer of hope for a successful campaign. However, this initial success was short-lived as the club’s fortunes took a turn for the worse. The Rooney Experiment In
England international Fran Kirby has announced her departure from Chelsea FC after nine successful years at the club. At the age of 30, Kirby will leave Chelsea as their all-time leading goal scorer and with an impressive list of achievements under her belt. With her contract set to expire in June, Kirby has decided to
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino recently addressed the challenges faced by the team when it comes to signing players. He mentioned that due to Major League Soccer’s strict roster rules, it is not feasible to bring in players like Benfica forward Ángel Di María and Boca Juniors goalkeeper Sergio Romero. This limitation
Tottenham’s dreams of securing a spot in the Champions League are slowly fading away. The recent 2-0 defeat against Chelsea added to their struggles, marking their second loss to a London rival within a short span. Prior to this defeat, Tottenham suffered a 3-2 setback against Arsenal in the north London derby. These losses have
Kelley O’Hara, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion and iconic United States full-back, has recently announced her retirement from professional soccer. The 35-year-old athlete made this decision after a long and successful career that included numerous accomplishments on the international stage as well as in professional leagues. O’Hara shared that she will be retiring at
Bruno Fernandes has made it clear that his immediate focus is on the upcoming FA Cup Final against Manchester City and representing Portugal in the European Championship this summer. Despite media speculation about his future at Manchester United, the captain emphasized that his current priorities lie in the present moment. He stated that any decision