Category: Sports

Achraf Hakimi sustained a hamstring tear during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg on April 29 against FC Bayern Munich in a high-intensity moment of defensive transition. The injury occurred in a fast-break phase of the match, when PSG were forced to sprint back under pressure. Hakimi, known for his explosive acceleration and recovery...

FC Barcelona have scheduled a meeting with renowned agent Pini Zahavi to assess the availability of highly rated Croatian defender Luka Vušković ahead of the summer transfer window. The 17-year-old is understood to be a concrete option for Barça, with the club preparing to open discussions to better understand the conditions required for a potential...

FC Barcelona are closely monitoring João Pedro of Chelsea FC as a potential striker option if they fail to secure a deal for Julián Álvarez this summer. Barcelona’s sporting director Deco is understood to be a long-time admirer of João Pedro and previously attempted to sign the Brazilian forward in 2024 during his time at...

Crystal Palace have held official talks with Andoni Iraola and his representatives as they look to appoint a new manager for next season. Iraola has emerged as the number one target to replace Oliver Glasner, with the club already initiating discussions to secure his services ahead of the summer. Sources indicate that the initial talks...

The FIFA Council has unanimously approved the launch of a consultation process regarding a proposed regulation that would require senior club teams to field at least one homegrown player from the Under-20 or Under-21 category during matches. The initiative is aimed at promoting youth development and increasing opportunities for locally trained players within senior squads...

Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro, who played eight seasons for three different teams, has died. He was 35. The Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders and Mauro’s family confirmed on social media that he died last week. A cause of death was not given. The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder played six seasons with the Cardinals and one...

FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash to World Cup teams to help cover higher-than-expected costs of being in North America. FIFA’s ruling council agreed Tuesday to increase the basic payments to each federation by $2 million to a minimum of $12.5 million. The governing body is expecting revenue of at...

Caitlin Clark will have a picture book out this fall based on her own life, one she knows is like few others’. Random House Books for Young Readers announced Tuesday that “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams” will be published Nov. 3. In rhyming verse, the WNBA star shares a message about the...

Chelsea’s search for a new head coach is still in its early stages, with the club actively exploring a number of potential candidates as part of a wide-ranging and structured evaluation process. Among the managers being discussed is Andoni Iraola, who has been identified as one of the names under consideration, as previously reported. His...