Blaise Matuidi, the solid midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, has been selected by Didier Deschamps for the upcoming World Cup, a move that surprised few. Speaking on RMC, the player of Angolan descent shared his thoughts on the French national team coach. Matuidi praised Deschamps, highlighting his coaching abilities and his strong communication skills with the […]
AC Milan is reportedly interested in retaining Adel Taarabt, but the Moroccan midfielder might return to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) this summer. AC Milan seems hesitant to meet the seven million euros release clause for the 24-year-old player. While Taarabt has performed well for Milan, scoring four goals in 14 league matches, he has reportedly […]
Despite facing criticism and controversy, Qatar has commenced construction on the first stadium for the 2022 World Cup. Located in Al-Wakrah, 15 km from Doha, the stadium will accommodate 40,000 fans and is slated for completion in 2018. The construction is being overseen by the local company HBK, which has committed to adhering to Qatar’s […]
In the search for Rémi Garde’s successor at Olympique Lyonnais, Antoine Kombouaré appears to be out of the running. During a press conference, Garde announced his departure from the club due to personal and family reasons, emphasizing that he won’t be coaching another team next season. As rumors swirl about potential replacements, Kombouaré, the current […]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is known for her support of the Nationalmannschaft during major tournaments. She has confirmed her attendance at Germany’s opening match of the 2014 World Cup against Portugal on June 16 in Salvador. “I will be able to attend the first match of the German team in the group stage, and I […]
Karim Benzema’s participation in the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is hanging in the balance. The French striker, who has scored five goals in the tournament this season, is among the players whose availability remains uncertain for the crucial match. Alongside Benzema, defender Pepe’s fitness is also in question. Carlo Ancelotti, […]
Raimi Djima, a Togolese international playing in the Sudanese first division, faced a harrowing experience last Monday. After recovering from an injury that had kept him off the pitch, he witnessed a fire engulfing his apartment building just meters away from his residence. Forced to take refuge, Djima watched as the fire caused significant damage […]
Nantes president Waldemar Kita has indicated that defender Papy Djilobodji is free to leave the club if he wishes. While Kita expressed a desire to keep the player, he also acknowledged that there could be exceptions under specific circumstances. Speaking to Ouest-France, Kita said, “For the first time this year, the budget is more than […]
The Burkinabe Football Federation (FBF) has announced the cancellation of their upcoming friendly match against Ukraine, originally scheduled for May 23. Sita Sangaré, president of the FBF, explained that the decision was not due to any unwillingness to play but was a result of the match’s scheduling and the federation’s commitment to African football. “We […]
Manchester City’s Yaya Touré took to Twitter to address the recent controversy stirred up by his agent, Dimitri Seluk. The situation began when Manchester City failed to wish their star midfielder a happy birthday, prompting Seluk to publicly criticize the oversight and hint at Touré’s potential departure from the club. “Yaya is upset. You can’t […]
