According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, the Iranian Football Federation is planning to open its match against China to the public free of charge. This move is expected to pack Tehran’s iconic Azadi Stadium to the brim, with attendance possibly exceeding 100,000. Historically, the stadium reached its highest attendance of 128,000 during the 1998 World Cup qualification playoffs. Whether or not this free-entry plan materializes, the Chinese national team is bracing for one of the most hostile away fixtures in Asia. The upcoming match, scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, marks the seventh matchday of the final round of the...
Guardiola’s Choices Leave City Fans Divided
Last summer, Manchester City’s most shocking transfer wasn’t the £50 million move for John Stones or the £37 million signing of promising winger Leroy Sané. It was the sudden exile of Joe Hart—once the rock at the heart of City’s defense and England’s undisputed number-one goalkeeper. After a shaky showing at the Euros, Hart found himself on the receiving end of relentless criticism from the British media. Old blunders were replayed across screens, overshadowing his heroic saves against Barcelona that nearly kept City’s Champions League hopes alive. But under Pep Guardiola, who prioritizes technical footwork in his keepers, Hart’s...
Goretzka Says Winter Signings Boost Schalke
Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka believes the recent additions of Holger Badstuber and Guido Burgstaller can play a major role in helping the team rebound in the second half of the Bundesliga season. Schalke’s campaign so far has been a rollercoaster—starting with five consecutive losses, followed by a mid-season recovery, only to stumble again with a 2-1 defeat to Hamburg just before the winter break. As it stands, Schalke sits in 11th place, far below expectations. In December alone, Markus Weinzierl’s side suffered three defeats in four matches. To address the inconsistency, Schalke acted in the January transfer window...
Former Real Madrid Talent Jesé Returns to Laliga
Once hailed as a future star from Real Madrid’s famed youth academy, Jesé Rodríguez carried the hopes of becoming the next homegrown legend in the mold of Raúl. Emerging from La Fábrica with immense promise, Jesé’s career initially showed flashes of brilliance. However, persistent injuries and a lack of discipline gradually derailed his progress. Last summer, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for €25 million—a record fee for a player developed at Real Madrid’s academy. Jesé made his Ligue 1 debut shortly after joining PSG, featuring in the opening match against Bastia and contributing to a strong away victory. At...
Schmeichel Says Crickex Login Ronaldo Tops All
I once played against Ronaldo—not Cristiano, but the original Brazilian Ronaldo, often affectionately called “R9.” Whether he was lean or heavier later in his career, Ronaldo was one of the finest players I ever faced. I used to believe he would be the one to immortalize the name Ronaldo in football history, just like Pelé. But then came Cristiano Ronaldo. And now, it seems that whenever people mention “Ronaldo,” they think first of Cristiano, not the Brazilian genius. The year 2016 was nothing short of perfect for Cristiano Ronaldo. The boy from Madeira led Real Madrid to a Champions...