Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plans to bring Gabriel Heinze onto his coaching team before next season starts. The former Manchester United defender will take over from Carlos Queiroz who just left for a new job. Queiroz moved to Italy where he became the main coach at Parma. Arteta wants fresh blood on his staff as Arsenal prepares for another campaign. The Spanish manager believes Heinze brings exactly what the team needs.
Arteta and Heinze know each other well from their playing days together. Both men shared the pitch at Paris Saint-Germain during the 2001 season. That friendship could help them work together smoothly at Arsenal. The Argentine defender turned coach has plenty of experience from his time at different clubs. Heinze...
FIFA picked Ramon Abatti to referee the huge clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. The Brazilian official will take charge when these football giants meet on Saturday. MetLife Stadium hosts this quarter-final showdown that has fans buzzing with excitement. Abatti comes from Santa Catalina and recently turned 35 years old. His appointment puts him center stage for one of the tournament's biggest matches.
The referee joined Brazil's football organization back during 2020. FIFA gave him his international badge just one year later. Abatti already knows Real Madrid well after handling their group stage game against Pachuca. He made headlines when he showed Raul Asensio a straight red card after only seven minutes. That decisive...
Arsenal decided to part ways with Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after both sides agreed to end his contract early. The Daily Mail reported that the club and player reached this mutual decision because injuries have plagued the 26-year-old throughout his time there. Tomiyasu signed a deal that was meant to last until summer 2026 but persistent fitness problems made it impossible for him to play regularly. Doctors say he needs about five to six months before he can step back onto the field from his latest setback. The defender joined Arsenal three years ago when he moved from Italian team Bologna.
The constant injury troubles forced both parties to make this difficult choice about his future. Tomiyasu has struggled to stay healthy...
Barcelona wants Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan this summer. The 29-year-old right-back caught their attention after destroying them during Champions League action. He scored twice and set up three more goals against the Spanish giants. Money problems stop Barcelona from making any moves right away. The club cannot afford his 25 million euro release clause at this time.
Dumfries proved he can handle top-level football when he tore Barcelona apart last season. His pace and attacking skills impressed the scouts who watched him dominate their defense. Barcelona sees him as someone who could transform their right side completely. The Dutch star brings exactly what they need for that position. His contract situation makes...
Nico Williams faces a big choice about his football future. The Athletic Bilbao star will sit down with his family and agents soon. Barcelona wants the 22-year-old winger to join their team. The Spanish club made him an offer but talks have hit problems.
Williams loves the idea of playing for Barcelona. He asked for something special in his contract though. The young player wants a safety net that lets him walk away for free. This would happen if Barcelona cannot register him as an official player.
Barcelona said no to this demand right away. Club bosses worry about legal trouble if they agree. They also fear financial problems that could hurt the team. The Catalan giants think such a clause brings too much risk.
Barcelona told...
Barcelona midfielder Pablo Torre wants out of the club this summer. The young Spanish player has his sights set on Real Mallorca after struggling to find playing time under coach Hans Flick. Torre turned down a chance to join Ajax Amsterdam even though they made it to the Champions League. He prefers staying in Spain's top division rather than moving abroad. Barcelona and Mallorca are talking about making the deal happen.
Torre arrived at Barcelona during summer 2022 from Racing Santander for 5 million euros. The original plan had him starting with the reserve squad before moving up to the main team. Former coach Xavi Hernandez never gave him enough opportunities to prove himself. Torre spent one season on loan at Girona before coming...
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has left defender Hassan Tambakti out of the squad for their Club World Cup clash with Fluminense. The Italian manager told reporters that Tambakti picked up a knock but nothing serious enough to worry about. Inzaghi decided to keep the Saudi defender on the sidelines as a precaution. The coaching team will check how Tambakti feels before making any decisions about future games. They want to make sure he recovers properly before throwing him back into action.
Inzaghi still hasn't picked his defensive setup for the Brazilian showdown. He's torn between using four defenders or five at the back depending on how his players look during training. The coach wants to see which formation gives his team the best...
Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has his eye on a major summer signing for Al-Nassr. The coach wants Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid to join his squad before the new season kicks off. Jesus believes the right-back has the skills and experience to strengthen the team's defense. He specifically asked club bosses to make a move for the player. The manager thinks Abdulhamid could be a game-changer for Al-Nassr's upcoming campaign.
Saud Abdulhamid currently plays his trade at AS Roma in Italy. The Saudi international defender seems open to heading back home to play in his country's top league. European clubs from France, the Netherlands, and Portugal have made offers for his services this summer. However, the player appears willing to consider...
Police have caught someone involved in the massive bank heist that occurred last October. Cops grabbed a suspect connected to the $4 million Ecobank robbery that shocked Bulawayo. The arrest came months after armed thieves pulled off the biggest cash grab the country has ever seen. Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed that the suspect is heading to court on Friday but kept the details under wraps. Law enforcement sources revealed the person worked as a security guard for Safeguard company.
The brazen daylight robbery unfolded outside the NRZ Building on Fife Street last year. Safeguard guards were loading money boxes from the bank into their van when trouble struck. A Ford Ranger truck pulled up, and masked gunmen jumped out with...
