Why did Robert Lewandowski ‘lose trust’ in Poland coach Michal Probierz and resign from international football?

Why did Robert Lewandowski ‘lose trust’ in Poland coach Michal Probierz and resign from international football?

Poland and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced that he will not play for the national team again for as long as coach Michał Probierz remains in charge of the side, shortly after he was stripped of the national team’s captaincy. At the end of the long season with Barcelona, the 36-year-old Lewandowski mentioned physical … Read more

Season of comebacks: Why Arsenal’s Uefa Women’s Champions League win is a remarkable achievement

Season of comebacks: Why Arsenal’s Uefa Women’s Champions League win is a remarkable achievement

Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Uefa Women’s Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans. Arsenal beat Real Madrid, Lyon, and finally, Barcelona on their way to a second UWCL … Read more

FIFA Women’s World Cup to expand to 48 teams in 2031

FIFA Women’s World Cup to expand to 48 teams in 2031

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men’s competition, starting with the 2031 edition, the global football body announced on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 – the same as the expanded men’s … Read more

Without him, I wouldn’t be here: Mikel Arteta thanks former mentor Pep Guardiola after Arsenal thrash Real Madrid to enter UCL semis

Without him, I wouldn’t be here: Mikel Arteta thanks former mentor Pep Guardiola after Arsenal thrash Real Madrid to enter UCL semis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that he had a chat with former mentor and current Premier league rival Pep Guardiola before the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal’s second leg against Real Madrid. For the uninitiated, Arsenal shocked the world for the second time in two weeks, defeating Real 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night … Read more

Newcastle win English League Cup, secure first major domestic trophy in 70 years

Newcastle win English League Cup, secure first major domestic trophy in 70 years

Newcastle ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final on Sunday. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored either side of halftime to seal victory at Wembley. Substitute Federico Chiesa pulled a goal back for Liverpool in added time, to set up a tense finish, but … Read more