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When is it too hot for football? FIFA and players’ union disagree
It’s hot at the Club World Cup, and that’s causing quite a stir in the football world. The heat in the United States is affecting the players and has drawn criticism from coaches and players alike. At the highest levels of football, there is division over when conditions are still considered safe.
Allegri confirms Modric's arrival and 'Theo's' departure upon return as Milan coach
Massimiliano Allegri gave his first press conference on Monday as the new head coach of AC Milan. The 57-year-old Italian, who already has a successful history with the Rossoneri, confirmed that Luka Modric will join Milan after the Club World Cup.
Toni Kroos: 'Real Madrid is missing a player like me'
Toni Kroos believes he knows what Real Madrid is still missing. According to the former player of Los Blancos, the club could still use a "Toni Kroos type" player.
Saint-Maximin causes a stir with comments about doping at Fenerbahçe
Allan Saint-Maximin has caused a stir in Turkey with comments about his loan spell at Fenerbahçe. The French dribbler claims that the Turkish giants tried to drug him, much to the shock of the Istanbul club.
Davide Ancelotti can stand on his own for the first time in Brazil
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo Ancelotti, may soon stand on his own for the first time as a head coach. Botafogo is working on bringing the assistant coach of the Brazilian national team to the club as their head coach.
Kaiserslautern sells record number of season tickets in 2. Bundesliga
As the club prepares for the new season in the 2. Bundesliga, FC Kaiserslautern reports that over 32,000 season tickets have already been sold, a record for a club at the second tier of German football.
Eternal rivalry on the horizon again? Al Ahli attempts to sign Messi
Saudi club Al Ahli is targeting Lionel Messi for a post-2025 move from Inter Miami, hoping to reignite the legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. Talks are underway, according to L'Équipe.
Just 38 days after the Champions League final, the new season is already set to begin
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are still playing and hoping to reach the Club World Cup final this week, but the new Champions League season is already set to begin on Tuesday. The ball will kick off at 5:00 p.m. at the Väre Areena in Kuopio, Finland.
Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.
Rakitic ends his career and immediately takes on a new role
Ivan Rakitic has now officially confirmed that he is ending his playing career. It was previously announced that the former Croatian international will take on a new role at Hajduk Split: he will become the assistant to technical director Goran Vucevic.