André Villas-Boas (June 2011-March 2012): The youngest manager to win a European competition (with FC Porto), Villas-Boas struggled to replicate his success at Chelsea. A series of disappointing results, including a 3-1 defeat against Napoli in the Champions League, led to his dismissal. Roberto Di Matteo (March 2012-November 2012): Appointed as an interim manager after […]
Nicolas Batum, the NBA star playing for the Portland Blazers, emphasized his Cameroonian roots in an interview with Comcast Sportsnet. Despite being born in France, Batum stated that he feels a strong connection to Cameroon, where his father was born and raised. During a visit to Cameroon last summer, Batum expressed the deep emotional impact […]
A training session for women’s football trainees and supervisors has been initiated by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) in Dakar, Senegal. The training aims to equip educators with the skills needed to organize and manage a football club and prepare former players for retraining in technical management. This session, […]
Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu has issued an apology to Nordsjaelland for Luiz Adriano’s controversial goal in the Champions League. Lucescu mentioned that Luiz Adriano claimed the goal was unintentional and done by instinct. Despite believing they deserved to win the match, Lucescu apologized for the nature of the goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to contribute to the humanitarian efforts in Palestine by auctioning his “Golden Shoe,” which he won in 2011 with Real Madrid. The auction aims to raise funds to assist the people affected by the conflict in the region. The estimated amount to be raised is around 1.5 million euros.
Nicolas Nkoulou is facing the possibility of missing the Europa League meeting in Marseille due to adductor pain. The Cameroonian defender had to cut short his training session, and the decision regarding his participation in the match against Fenerbahce will be made closer to the event.
Patrick Vieira, former teammate of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Juventus Turin and Inter Milan, describes the PSG star as “adorable” and highlights his family-oriented personality. Vieira emphasizes Ibrahimovic’s love for football and his winning mentality, praising him as one of the best recruits in French football over the last 30 years.
Tunisia is planning to host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2015. The country aims to construct a racing circuit at a cost of 600 million dinars for the event, and the proposed location is in Salloum, between the cities of Hammamet and Ennfidha. If successful, Tunisia would become the first African country to […]
The job security of Stanley Tshosane, the coach of the Botswana national football team, is reportedly under discussion within the Botswana Football Federation (BFA) executive office. While it’s acknowledged that Tshosane might not be the right fit for the position, his contract, which extends until 2014, poses a challenge for his potential dismissal. The elimination […]
Raymond Domenech’s book continues to spark reactions, particularly regarding his comments about Yoann Gourcuff. Domenech expressed that he wanted to slap Gourcuff due to his perceived demeanor. In response, Jean-Michel Aulas, the president of Olympique Lyonnais (OL), defended Gourcuff, stating that the player is not as Domenech portrayed him. Aulas recommended watching a documentary on […]
