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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — From scoring goals to encouraging his teammates and coaches, Rafinha is back in shape and doing just about everything for Barcelona again.The Brazilian forward returned from six weeks out injured and showed the same form and fight as before. Fueling Barcelona’s domestic doubles Last season, he also had a notable performance in the Champions League.Rafinha scored or provided an assist in consecutive wins and helped his team regain first place in the Spanish league from Real Madrid. Barcelona lead their rivals by one point after the 14th round.Barcelona next face a difficult match against Real Betis…
○One of the most iconic figures in soccer management has reappeared to talk about the Mexican national team. FIFA Head of Soccer Development and former Arsenal manager Arsne Wenger shared his thoughts on the national team.At a symposium held ahead of the World Cup draw, the French coach was asked about the situation facing Javier Aguirre’s side.Anne Hathaway’s Mexican doppelganger shocks the internet Arsene Wenger says Mexico could cause a surprise at the World CupWenger was quick to point out his opinion that the Mexican national team, at least in the past, lacked the mental fortitude needed to progress further…
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given reasons why he thinks England may fail to qualify for next summer’s World Cup for the first time in 60 years.Manager Arsene Wenger speaks in Washington(Image: Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Manager Arsene Wenger has warned that England have become “almost men” at the World Cup, insisting France are “super favorites” to win the title.Wenger, a former Arsenal manager and now FIFA’s director of world football development, said England had fallen at the final hurdle too many times and now had to prove they could put an end to years of failure.French…
Roy Keane criticized Manchester United’s substitutes, calling them “low quality” and suggested Mason Mount resembled a “schoolboy” when he came on from the bench against West Ham. The Red Devils once again disappointed their home supporters for the second time in 10 days as they were drawn away by the struggling Hammers, who remain in the bottom three. Although they took the lead, they were pulled away and had no choice but to accept a draw.Amorim continued to make substitutions to try to capitalize on United’s advantage, but he was unable to make an impact on the game. Following Dalot’s…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The draw for the 2026 World Cup begins Friday amid wintry cold conditions as snow falls outside the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 189 days before the 48-nation tournament.Even at 7 a.m., long lines formed outside the complex as workers and media lined up with Secret Service agents securing the area. US President Donald Trump and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum He was scheduled to attend along with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.Although he is frustrated that he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely to be awarded FIFA’s first peace prize during a ceremony to…
Mexico, the United States and Canada have finalized details for hosting the 2026 World Cup, with the draw to be held in Washington this Friday.Most matches will be played on American soil, but World Cup matches will be held in Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara starting June 11th.Lionel Messi pulls off the impossible by dropping a no-look pass during trainingMessi highlights his passion for Mexican soccerWhile Mexico will be hosting its third World Cup, the United States will be hosting it for the second time and Canada will be hosting it for the first time, soccer has enjoyed greater enthusiasm…
Arsenal have added a new face with sporting director Andrea Berta offering to help the Gunners’ recruitment department in time for the January transfer window.Napoli manager Maurizio Micheli could soon help Arsenal with their transfer businessTransfer expert Maurizio Micheli has started work at Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. According to reports, the recruitment specialist has been appointed to a senior role in the Gunners’ talent acquisition hierarchy.Micheli comes from Serie A powerhouse Napoli and will work under sporting director Andrea Berta, who was appointed earlier this year. The Italian has already featured in the game, and was also…
Manager Paul Scholes has launched a scathing attack on Reuben Amorim’s treatment of Koby Mainu, branding the manager a “bulldog” for his treatment of the young midfielder, who has played surprisingly little time for Manchester United this season. The 20-year-old academy graduate has yet to be given a single Premier League start for United in the 2025/26 season.He was limited to just 171 minutes in the top flight and was forced to watch from the bench in Thursday’s boring 1-1 draw with West Ham at Old Trafford. Despite Mainu’s continued absence from the starting XI, Amorim insisted last week that…
The Premier League kicks off this weekend after a busy weekend of matches, but who will be absent due to injury or suspension?Matchday 15 of the season begins on Saturday with Arsenal traveling to Aston Villa and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Discovery Plus (kick-off 12.30pm BST).Manchester City face Sunderland later in the day, while Leeds United host Liverpool.Also on Saturday, Chelsea will look to regain form against Bournemouth. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Fulham host Crystal Palace after West Ham’s trip to Brighton.Manchester United conclude the weekend’s fixtures at Molineux against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. Who could be absent and…
TMexico’s national team is just hours away from learning its next rival for the 2026 World Cup, which it will host alongside the United States and Canada. There is great anticipation for the opening match of the World Cup and which countries will fill out Group A, of which Mexico has already been approved by FIFA.However, information about their shirts was released. The shirt is very nostalgic for fans, taking inspiration from the traditional Aztec calendar design they wore in 1998, the same shirt Adidas had to resolve legal and financial issues with the National Institute of Anthropology (INAH) before…