O presidente da FIFA, Gianni Infantino, voltou a intervir para defender os preços astronômicos dos ingressos para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. Diante de uma enxurrada de críticas por parte dos torcedores, que classificaram os custos como “vergonhosos”, o chefe do órgão que rege o futebol mundial afirma que a medida é uma necessidade financeira.
Cesc Fàbregas insistiu que continua totalmente comprometido com seu projeto de longo prazo no Como, apesar dos rumores que o ligam ao Chelsea e à seleção italiana. O técnico de 38 anos destacou a felicidade de sua família no clube da Série A e seu desejo de participar diariamente dos treinos como motivos principais para permanecer no clube.
O técnico do Napoli, Antonio Conte, dirigiu uma severa advertência à imprensa, negando veementemente as notícias de que teria se colocado à disposição para assumir o cargo vago na seleção italiana. O ex-técnico do Chelsea expressou intensa frustração com as recentes especulações, insistindo que continua totalmente comprometido com seu contrato atual com o clube e exigindo reportagens precisas para manter o foco.
O capitão da Itália, Gianluigi Donnarumma, negou veementemente as notícias de que a seleção nacional teria exigido um bônus financeiro lucrativo antes da catastrófica derrota na repescagem das eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo para a Bósnia-Herzegovina. O goleiro, visivelmente emocionado, insiste que os jogadores nunca colocaram o dinheiro acima do orgulho de vestir a camisa da Azzurra durante a devastadora campanha de qualificação.
Orlando City and Louisville City share the record for the most USL Championship titles, each winning the championship two times. Orlando City won in 2011 and 2013, while Louisville City won in 2017 and 2018.
How many teams are in the USL?
The 2024 season of USL will see 24 teams compete for the league. When the league was founded in 2011 as USL Pro, only 12 teams contested. That number rose to 14 in 2014, 24 in 2015, 30 in 2017, 36 in 2019, and now back at 24.
Who has made the most USL appearances ever?
Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes is the player with the most appearances in USL history, having featured in 303 games.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the USL?
With 105 goals (and counting) in 249 games, Jamaican forward Dane Kelly is USL's leading goalscorer of all-time.
Who is the youngest player ever in the USL and how old was he?
Axel Kei, a centre-forward, holds the record as the youngest-ever player in USL Championship history. He made his debut in 2021 at the remarkable age of 13 years and 282 days.
Which famous players have played in the USL?
Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.
Which famous managers have managed in the USL?
Alen Marcina, Mark Briggs, Trevor James, and Noah Delgado are among the most popular coaches in USL history.
What is the biggest stadium in the USL?
Protective Stadium, which is where Birmingham Legion FC play their home games, is the biggest stadium in the USL with a capacity of 47,000.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the USL?
Fanendo Ali is the most expensive player in USL history, being bought for $1 million (allocation money) by FC Cincinnati in a trade with Portland Timbers.