Barcelona’s Ongoing Center Back Dilemma

After the match, Barcelona officially confirmed that Thomas Vermaelen had suffered a right thigh biceps femoris injury. Further examinations are required to determine the severity, but his fragile physique continues to hold back his progress. Just as he was gaining momentum, another injury has sidelined him once again. In the 28th minute of the first half, Vermaelen sat down on the pitch without any clear contact. Unable to continue, he was replaced by Gerard Piqué. According to Sport, this was shaping up to be the first season where Vermaelen could make real strides at Barcelona, but another injury setback has […]

Salah’s Dive Sparks BD Cricket Match Debate

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a yellow card for simulation during a high-stakes clash against Chelsea, sparking debate among fans and pundits alike. When asked about the incident, manager Jürgen Klopp didn’t mince words. “Yes, I think it was a dive,” Klopp admitted. “It’s not something I want to see, and I don’t think it’s what he intended either. But clearly, it happened—and in any scenario, that’s not how we play.” The match against Chelsea came on the heels of another intense fixture against Roma, marking back-to-back games against Salah’s former clubs. Klopp noted the emotional intensity, saying, “We’ve now […]

United’s Only Trophy Shot Lies in FA Cup Final

Manchester United are on track to finish second in the Premier League this season—a milestone that would mark their best campaign since the post-Ferguson era. Yet, manager José Mourinho believes they left valuable points on the table. “There are matches we should’ve done better in,” he admitted. “Can we improve next season? We’ll try everything.” While Manchester City have set a high bar with consistent dominance, Mourinho isn’t certain they can sustain that momentum. “Only they know if they can keep it up. But with their depth and spending power, it will be hard for anyone to catch up,” he […]

Manchester City Faces Transfer Violation Probe

Benjamin Garré, born on July 11, 2000, signed a contract with Manchester City just one day after turning 16. Although City currently holds some favorable evidence—such as Garré holding an Italian passport and FIFA having approved the transfer at the time—the case has now escalated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). According to FIFA regulations, European clubs may sign players under the age of 18 only if the transfer occurs between clubs within Europe. However, for players from South American clubs, the minimum age for international transfers is 18. Since Garré joined City from Argentine club Vélez Sársfield […]