Giroud joins the list of famous players turned goalkeepers
AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud debuted as goalkeeper in Saturday's match against Genoa on Sunday. The 37-year-old took over for starter Mike Maignan, who received a red card amidst the stoppage time chaos. Giroud and his goalpost made saves during the appearance (watch). “Giroud living out every outfield player's goalkeeping...
The post Giroud joins the list of famous players turned goalkeepers appeared first on SoccerGator.
Which Premier League club do you think Taylor Swift supports?
The NFL ratings have taken a boost ever since Taylor Swift has been attending Kansas City Chiefs games. The frenzy around the relationship with her new boyfriend, KC Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, remains unmatched. Taylor's mere presence at NFL stadiums got us wondering what she could do to boost...
The post Which Premier League club do you think Taylor Swift supports? appeared first on SoccerGator.
Will Bukayo Saka play for Arsenal against Man City?
Star winger Bukayo Saka is “in contention” to play in Sunday's Premier League heavyweight match between Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta subbed off the 22-year-old in Arsenal's last two matches. In the Premier League game against Bournemouth, Saka came off the pitch with a hamstring issue with...
The post Will Bukayo Saka play for Arsenal against Man City? appeared first on SoccerGator.
Skulls of Naples: Napoli release special edition Halloween kit
Napoli have released a new special edition Halloween kit nicknamed “Skulls of Naples.” And it's spooktacular. Napoli x EA 7 Halloween kit The black colorway nods to local history by incorporating the skulls symbolic of Fontanelle Cemetery. The ex-ossuary served as a burial ground for the thousands of plague victims...
The post Skulls of Naples: Napoli release special edition Halloween kit appeared first on SoccerGator.
Top 5 managers with most wins in UEFA Champions League history
With Pep Guardiola surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson's win record in the Champions League, it's time we look at the top 5 managers with the most wins in UEFA Champions League history. Carlo Ancelotti – AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Real Madrid — 109 wins, 193 games Carlo Ancelotti is one...
The post Top 5 managers with most wins in UEFA Champions League history appeared first on SoccerGator.
The five youngest starters in Champions League history
With Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest starter in Champions League history, let's look back at the five youngest players to start a Champions League match. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, 16 years and 83 days) On October 4, La Masia graduate and teen sensation Lamine Yamal became the youngest...
The post The five youngest starters in Champions League history appeared first on SoccerGator.
Where is World Cup 2030? Six countries to host
In 2030 the World Cup will take a global turn, spanning three continents. Six countries, including Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, will host the world's top 48 teams. Ukraine, an original long shot to play host, is therefore off the table as a potential location. But here's the nostalgic bit: FIFA...
The post Where is World Cup 2030? Six countries to host appeared first on SoccerGator.
Hear the VAR audio behind that Liverpool goal against Spurs…SHAME!
Oh boy. The PMGOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) has released audio of the egregious VAR error during last Saturday's Tottenham vs. Liverpool match. “PGMOL can confirm that we have carried out a review into the circumstances which led to the Luis Diaz goal being incorrectly disallowed for offside in...
The post Hear the VAR audio behind that Liverpool goal against Spurs…SHAME! appeared first on SoccerGator.
2023/24 Champions League ball: New features and performance
We're back with the second match week of Champions League group stages, and it's high time we focus on an unsung hero of the pitch—the official game ball for the 2023/24 season. Over the years, the Champions League ball has seen numerous iterations, each aiming to push the boundaries of...
The post 2023/24 Champions League ball: New features and performance appeared first on SoccerGator.
Apple teases new Messi documentary on Inter Miami arrival
Apple is set to release a TV+ documentary on the grand arrival of Lionel Messi. The forthcoming episodes will premiere on October 11 in a Messi Meets America series. Apple TV+ teased a clip from the forthcoming 6-part documentary on Monday, showing an inside look at Messi's new chapter in...
The post Apple teases new Messi documentary on Inter Miami arrival appeared first on SoccerGator.