Real Madrid failed to capitalize on a weakened Barcelona side after losing 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid was the better team with 65% possession but a disappointing own goal gifted Barcelona the first leg. Barcelona wasn’t at its best, …
Read More »Real Madrid and Barcelona Face Off in First Leg of Copa Del Rey Semifinal
Soccer fans know what to expect when they hear “El Clasico”. Blood, sweat and tears between two galactic Superclubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. They face off on Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals; the first of three games between the two clubs …
Read More »Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir Tears ACL
Nabil Fekir will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury during Real Betis’ 3-2 win against Elche FC Friday. Fekir had a pair of goals and assists in his 15 appearances for the club this season. The French international will undergo surgery in the next few …
Read More »Spain Legend Sergio Ramos Retires From International Football
Arguably Spain’s greatest-ever defender decided to hang up his cleats today. Sergio Ramos has retired from international soccer, per a statement released by the Real Madrid legend. https://twitter.com/SergioRamos/status/1628800510533767170?s=20 “The time has come. Time for me to say goodbye to the Spain national team,” said Ramos. “This morning, I received a …
Read More »Champions League Round of 16 Preview
Following a nearly four-month-long break, the Champions League is back. The round of 16 kicks off today, with Tottenham heading to Milan and Bayern traveling to France tomorrow to kickstart the first leg. We're back. #UCL pic.twitter.com/lToC6QdktW — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 13, 2023 Often times a clear favorite …
Read More »Czech Republic International Jakub Jankto Comes Out As Gay
Sparta Prague midfielder and Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto came out as gay, per a video released on his personal social media accounts. https://twitter.com/jakubjanktojr/status/1625117590182928384?s=20&t=XwT8M39gz4bglbsLtEjH_Q The Czech midfielder released the video Monday morning to his Instagram and Twitter accounts. In the video, Jankto announced he is gay, saying he no longer …
Read More »FIFA Blocks LA Galaxy Defender’s Barcelona Transfer
LA Galaxy’s technical mishap felt strange for many, but for Julian Araujo it was heartbreaking. Araujo watched his dream move slip away, which for any player would be should crushing. An error could potentially change the course of his career, stranding the player in Major League soccer limbo. The Los …
Read More »Chelsea Signs Joao Felix On Loan
Chelsea have been short a striker all season, with Kai Havertz lacking form, Armando Broja injured, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang potentially leaving. The London club has been active in January’s transfer window but had yet to sign their missing piece. Chelsea’s search for a striker may finally be over. Chelsea have …
Read More »Wales, Real Madrid Legend Gareth Bale Retires
Wales and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional soccer at 33. pic.twitter.com/QF7AogJXHE — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) January 9, 2023 This marks the end of an outstanding career for Bale, one noted by playing for four clubs in three different nations, as well as becoming arguably …
Read More »World Cup Group B Preview
This year’s World Cup in Qatar figures to be hypercompetitive. While no team has an easy path to the final, some groups are harder than others. These groups of death mean anyone can escape to the knockout round. Group B is one such group of death. Group B action in …
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