We already knew Nike had built something special through their Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain collaboration, with the 'Jumpman' logo replacing the 'Swoosh' on the French giants’ shirts for the past eight years - but they've entered another stratosphere after linking up with the Brazilian federation.
When Emma Hayes' time at Chelsea was coming to a well-publicised end in the final few months of the 2023-24 season, ahead of her move to the United States to take over its iconic national team, the revered manager took a moment in one of her final press conferences to ponder what the Blues' team might look like in the future, given the progress being made in the women's youth set-up and the work being done to try bridge the gap between the academy and the first team.
The last time Manchester City and Arsenal faced each other in the League Cup final, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta sat side by side in the Wembley dugout as head coach and assistant before celebrating as their City team destroyed the Gunners 3-0 and claimed the first of piece of silverware of the former's time in England. The rampant win only crystalized the widening gap between the two clubs.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told what is missing from his game and how a £40 million ($54m) price tag at Chelsea can be justified. The Argentina international winger has struggled for consistency across the end of his time at Manchester United and during his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. Former Blues star Gus Poyet has told GOAL how the 21-year-old can live up to expectations.
Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, has advised Eintracht Frankfurt against selling any more of its top players. The Bundesliga rivals had become the league’s most successful sellers in recent years, but are currently struggling to meet their sporting ambitions.
In future, BVB intend to focus even more on young talent. One such player, whom the club would have liked to keep in the squad for longer, is now likely to leave the top-flight side. News and rumours about BVB.
Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid is already generating buzz, whilst Lennart Karl found out about his DFB call-up whilst attending a tutoring session. News and rumours about FCB.
Vitor Pereira has hailed his side's character and squad depth after Nottingham Forest secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Midtjylland to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. The Portuguese tactician expressed his delight at the performance of his fringe players as the club now prepares for a pivotal Premier League showdown against Tottenham.
Stunned senior figures from top-flight sides contacted Premier League chief executive Richard Masters and chairwoman Alison Brittain to ask how Chelsea, who admitted to £47 million ($63m) in secret, illicit payments, escaped a points deduction. Fans are now set to launch a major protest as executives demand an explanation over the leniency of the £10.75m fine, expressing "exasperation to disbelief."
Under manager Vincent Kompany, the FC Bayern team looks hungrier than it has in a long time. Honorary president Uli Hoeneß is, however, playing down expectations.
Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United came to an abrupt end in January after a tenure that lasted just 14 months. However, the former Red Devils boss might not be out of work for long, with reports in Portugal suggesting he is the leading candidate to take over at Benfica. Such a move would be layered with tension, given Amorim's deep-rooted history with their fierce local rivals, Sporting CP.
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly preparing a compensation lawsuit after winger Noa Lang suffered a horrific thumb injury during yesterday's 4-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield. The 26-year-old Dutchman sliced his digit open on an advertising hoarding as his side crashed out of the round of 16.
Arsenal are facing an unprecedented scramble behind the scenes as staff rush to satisfy the soaring demand for Max Dowman merchandise. The 16-year-old sensation has become the hottest name in North London following his historic exploits on the pitch.
Premier League clubs have agreed to amend the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules, replacing the current PSR. The new proposal rewards financial sustainability and is expected to be finalised for the 2026/27 season. This shift aims to support clubs that operate responsibly over a sustained period.
The fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final has reached a boiling point after a senior official at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) broke ranks to slam his own governing body. Augustin Senghor, an executive committee member and former head of the Senegalese Football Federation, believes the decision to overturn the match result and hand the trophy to Morocco is a bridge too far.
Known for his clinical finishing and dominance in the Premier League, Erling Haaland is now turning his attention to the board game world. The 25-year-old has been announced as a key investor in Norway Chess, the organisation behind the newly launched Total Chess World Championship Tour, which is set to debut next year with the backing of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says he was close to becoming the U.S. Men's National Team coach in 2023, but that the job was suddenly and surprisingly taken off the table. That decision came after Marsch says he turned down an offer from Leicester City with the expectation of taking the USMNT gig.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has caused a stir by labeling the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as the worst edition in the history of the tournament. The Manchester United legend’s assessment comes years after a campaign defined by frustration both on and off the pitch for the Three Lions.
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