Barcelona sacked manager Xavi Hernandez on Friday, four weeks after confirming their former midfielder would honor the last year of his contract and lead them through next season.
The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi who made 767 appearances for the club over 17 seasons and helped them win 25 major trophies.
Xavi sacked by Barcelona
Salah has let go of his iconic afro.
Mohamed Salah debuts new hairstyle on social media
Mohamed Salah shocked the soccer world on Friday after debuting his new look on social media, showing he had cut off his distinctive afro ahead of the summer holiday and the new era at Anfield.
PRAGUE — The Czech football association said on Thursday it had launched an investigation following Sparta Prague's 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in the Czech Cup final after supporters from both sides fought with each other on the pitch after the final whistle.
The Czech FA said it would take into account information from both clubs as well as the police, who eventually dispersed the dozens of supporters, many wearing hoods covering their faces, who stormed the pitch.
Czech Cup final fight
One of the most ridiculous plays we’ve ever seen just happened, with a goal completely falling apart mid-free kick.
Watch: Goalkeeper breaks goal after making incredible free kick save
In a USPL match in New England between amateur clubs Boston Street FC and GZS Bridgeport FC, a free kick attempt bound to hit the back of the net, stopped by the goalkeeper with an amazing save, ended in the utter destruction of the goal posts mid-play.
LONDON — Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, ending the Argentine's reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes.
Pochettino joined Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 campaign when he replaced interim manager Frank Lampard as the club's new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital looked to freshen things up after a 12th-placed finish the previous season.
The first Emma Hayes USWNT roster was revealed on Tuesday ahead of two June friendlies vs. South Korea. Hayes gave the nod to veterans like Alex Morgan, gave two players their first USWNT call ups and had an interesting change of position for Crystal Dunn.
This USWNT roster is the final one before the 18-player squad for the Olympics will be made. A total of 23 players are on the team for the games against South Korea.
Emma Hayes USWNT roster
The napkin on which Barcelona promised to sign Lionel Messi when he was a 13-year-old has been sold for $969,000, auction house Bonhams said on Friday.
The napkin was signed in December, 2000 by Barca's former sporting director Carles Rexach and transfer advisor Josep Minguella along with Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli over lunch at a tennis club.
Lionel Messi napkin sells for nearly $1 million
Varane could be close to trading the Premier League for playing in the Liga MX.
Raphaël Varane transfer linked to Liga MX's Tigres
According to multiple reports coming out of Mexico, Raphaël Varane has become Liga MX side Tigres UANL’s top transfer target this summer.
David Medrano, highly-renowned reporter of TV Azteca, revealed that Tigres is up to make a huge investment in the upcoming transfer window, with the Manchester United defender at the top of their list.
Real Madrid pulled off another stunning last-minute comeback victory against Bayern Munich to win 2-1 (4-3 on aggregate) in the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. One major talking point is a late Bayern offside call.
In the dying seconds of the game with Real Madrid leading 2-1, Bayern’s Matthijs de Ligt thought he’d netted a dramatic equalizer. He’d be denied as the linesman raised his flag for an offside call just before his goal.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz showed to the world that he’s a tremendous multisport athlete during his side’s 3-0 victory vs. Bournemouth on Saturday. Word on the street is that he’s eyeing up the Paris Olympics to represent Germany’s diving team.
Near the end of the first half Havertz displayed his incredible diving technique in Bournemouth’s penalty area.
In the 42nd minute Havertz had perfect form on the “dangled leg tuck” dive only performed by the top divers in the world. He’d surely get all 10’s from the judges in Paris with a dive like this.