November 27 – UEFA has told the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) that it cannot use the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina for international matches until the pitch has undergone repair to make the surface playable. The FFK said that it has immediately begun urgent repairs and a new top class turf pitch is to be laid. The renovation will be …

The U.S. men’s national team’s first match of 2024 has been determined. Slovenia will oppose the USMNT on January 20 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Soccer announced Monday. The friendly match will fall outside of a FIFA international window, which should provide major opportunities for MLS-based players in the current pool. “This is an opportunity for us to identify and …

November 27 – Nenad Bjelica will lead Union Berlin as the new manager, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Sunday. The 52-year-old Croatian will succeed Urs Fisher, who parted ways with the capital club last week after five years in charge. Fisher’s exit followed a nine-game losing run in the Bundesliga that had left them bottom of the table. Fisher guided …

November 27 – Argentina eliminated defending champions Brazil from the U-17 World Cup with a thumping 3-0 win. Germany, France and Mali complete the semi-final lineup.  A hat-trick by Claudio Echeverri propelled the Argentinians to a convincing win against their neighbours and South American rivals, a first victory against Brazil in this age group at the World Cup. They dominated …

Crystal Palace lost at Luton Town this weekend to make it four defeats in its last five league games, but the injury woes from the game are of a bigger concern. Cheick Doucoure faces an injury that may rule him out for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze will undergo scans to determine the severity of a knock …

November 27 – Everton fans marched in their thousands to their stadium ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against Manchester United in protest at the decision to dock their team a record 10 points for breaching financial rules. Supporters on the march held up pink cards, which was then repeated inside the stadium, featuring the word ‘corrupt’ and the logo of …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has backed his manager Xavi to turn the Catalan club’s form around after reports that the Spanish coach could be on the verge of getting the sack. According to Javi Miguel, Xavi’s job will be in danger if Barcelona don’t win against Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday night as the Portuguese club challenge them for …

Barcelona have been rocked by the injury of Gavi and the club are yet to come out with a comprehensive plan to replace the Spaniard, as we approach the January transfer window. The Catalans have been linked with a few names in the market, but it remains unlikely that the club would look to make any moves in the winter …

Chelsea’s owners want to see improvement, and they are seemingly expecting more right now. Behdad Eghbali was in the stands watching the Newcastle game on Saturday, and I am sure he is still just as angry as we all are about the result and the god awful performance. They want more…. Fabrizio Romano: “Chelsea want to see improvement – they …

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson could reportedly have a hamstring injury, which would have the potential to keep him out of action for the rest of the year. The Brazilian shot-stopper clearly looked in discomfort towards the end of the Manchester City game, and the Evening Standard report that it looked like his hamstring was the source of the problem, which might …