Euro 2020

The attendances for European matches are likely to increase in Germany following the introduction of safe-standing by UEFA. (Image: twitter/imiasanmia)
UEFA

UEFA to Trial Safe Standing in European Competitions

UEFA announced that matches in the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League will test safe standing for the upcoming campaign. The test will take place at stadiums in England, France, and Germany, where safe standing is currently active at the domestic level. In England, fans had been complaining […]

Christian Eriksen will wear the Danish national team shirt again at the end of March. Denmark meets the Netherlands and Serbia. (Image: Twitter/footyaccums)
Christian Eriksen

Eriksen Returns to Denmark Squad Nine Months After Cardiac Arrest

It took Christian Eriksen just three outings in the Brentford shirt to convince Denmark’s manager that he’s ready to play for his country again. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark against Finland at Euro 2020 last year. Nine months after, he is set to return. Denmark plays […]

After his win in November 2021, Lionel Messi presented the Ballon d'Or trophy to Paris Saint Germain's supporters at Parc des Princes. (Image: Youtube)
Ballon d'Or

Major Changes at Ballon d’Or, Here’s How it Will Be Awarded from Now On

Through a letter, France Football, the award’s patron, announced four important changes for the future of the Ballon d’Or. Starting 2022, the award will be given for merits achieved during a season, and not a full calendar year. “For more clarity, it has appeared more relevant to now assess players […]

Christian Eriksen played his first minutes since June in Brentford's friendly match against Southend. (Image: Twitter/brentfordfc)

Eriksen Returns in Brentford Friendly Eight Months After Cardiac Arrest

Christian Eriksen returned to the pitch and played his first minutes in the Brentford shirt. He featured in the behind closed doors friendly against fifth-tier side Southend United. Brentford won the game 3-2, with Eriksen assisting one of his team’s goals. The 30-year-old Dane started the game and tried to […]

The Best 2021: Robert Lewanowski won FIFA's player of the year award for the second time in a row. (Image: lewy_official)

Robert Lewandowski Crowned the Best at FIFA’s Award Night

Bayern’s superstar missed out on the Ballon d’Or at the end of last year, but won The Best award, an individual trophy created by FIFA. Lewandowski (33) was the winner in 2020 as well. Alexia Putellas won the women’s award, as the Barcelona midfielder secured a glamorous double after also […]

Lionel Messi posing with the Ballon d'Or trophy in December, when he won a record-breaking seventh trophy. (Image: telanganatoday.com)

Ballon d’Or 2022 Odds: Messi is Third-Favorite, Major Surprise at the Top

Lionel Messi won a record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or trophy last December, beating Robert Lewandowski in the vote organized by the prestigious French magazine France Football. Messi, who scored at a non-stop rate for Barcelona during the first part of 2021 and also won the Copa America with Argentina in July, […]

Christian Eriksen and Inter Milan agreed to terminate their contract at the end of 2021. (Image: Twitter/chriseriksen8)

Eriksen Dreams of Playing in World Cup Following Heart Problems

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s game against Finland at Euro 2020 in June and received life-saving treatment on the pitch. He was then taken to a nearby hospital where doctors performed various tests and decided to implant him with a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) — a pacemaker that is able to […]

Christian Eriksen moved to Inter in January 2020, playing a total of 43 Serie A games for the Italian club. (Image: Twitter/fabrizioromano)

Christian Eriksen Reaches Mutual Agreement to End His Contract with Inter

Inter Milan announced its reached an agreement with Christian Eriksen to end his contract. Eriksen last played for the Serie A champions In May. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest while on the pitch for Denmark at Euro 2020. As part of his treatment, he had a cardioverter-defibrillator implanted. Italian football […]

Christian Eriksen is the most important Danish player of his generation. (Image: Twitter/cabinesport)

Christian Eriksen: Midfielder Resumes Training Alone at Boyhood Club in Denmark

Inter Milan and Denmark’s Christian Eriksen has started training alone at Odense Boldklub’s facilities. Eriksen played for the Danish team as a teenager, before moving to Ajax in The Netherlands. Eriksen continues his recovery after the cardiac arrest he went through at Euro 2020. 29-year-old Eriksen collapsed after just a […]

Ballon d'Or 2021: Lionel Messi celebrates after winning his seventh trophy, a world record. (Image: Twitter/francefootball)
Ballon d'Or 2021

Ballon d’Or 2021 Live: Messi Wins Record-Breaking Seventh Trophy, as Lewandowski Comes Second

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or trophy for a record-breaking seventh time in a ceremony held at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Robert Lewandowski finished second, while Jorginho completed the podium. A panel of 180 international journalists representing different countries and territories chose the winner of the men’s Ballon d’Or. […]

The Best Award recognizes the most important individual achievements in both mens' and womens' football. (Image: kickoff.com)

FIFA Reveal Nominations for The Best Awards 2021

FIFA have released their nominations for The Best Awards 2021. The world football governing body will reward players, goalkeepers and coaches in both men’s and women’s football for their achievements over the past 12 months during an online gala on 17 January 2022. Due to the pandemic context, the 2020 […]

Tens of thousands gathered outside the Wembley in London before the England vs Italy game in July. (Image: 997655.com)

England Banned for One Game Following Incidents at Euro 2020 Final

England has been hit with a stadium ban after the incidents at the Euro 2020 final hosted at the iconic Wembley in London on July 11. England lost the final against Italy on penalties, with problems reported inside and outside the grounds before, during, and after the event. The punishment […]

Leo Messi won the Ballon d'Or in 2019 for a record sixth time. (Image: Twitter/LEquipe)

Ballon d’Or 2021 Nominees Announced Next Week

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ballon d’Or is returning. The most prestigious individual trophy in world football will be awarded on Monday, Nov. 29 in a ceremony that will take place at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. Nominees for both the men’s and women’s Ballon […]