Lionel Messi’s Premier FC Barcelona Contract Made on a Paper Napkin to Be Auctioned in New York In New York, a small piece of football history is on display before it goes under the hammer at an auction. This piece is none other than the very first contractual commitment to Lionel Messi, then 13, to … Read more
A dream come true for Angelo Destounis To Montreal native Angelo Destounis, the latest turn of events seems almost unreal: “This is a dream, it’s unbelievable,” he proclaims during a virtual interview. The cause of this astonishment? Ringleaders, the amateur soccer club he founded back in the late 2000s, has just made its entrance into … Read more
Defensive Diligence The concept of defensive diligence sprang to mind last Saturday. The CF Montreal was seemingly entrenched in its own territory, establishing a sturdy wall against Orlando City that appeared impenetrable. This thought lingered, surfacing again on Friday during the club’s virtual press conference. Samuel Piette was queried on his comfort within Courtois’ tactical … Read more
Kevin Blue Appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive of Soccer Canada The announcement was made on Thursday by Soccer Canada of their appointment of Kevin Blue as the Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer. Blue will be moving from his position as the Director-General of the sport at Golf Canada, effective from March 14th. He … Read more
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson appointed as the head coach of Wales women’s team Welsh women’s football team announces former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson as their new head coach. Wilkinson, possessing an illustrious reputation in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, was capped 181 times for Canada during her playing years from 2003 to 2017. … Read more
The New Look of CF Montreal in The 2024 Season Within a mere five minutes, CF Montreal demonstrated the scope of their intense pre-season transformation. From the commencement of this first game of the 2024 season, at Orlando, they showcased an energetic, ambitious playstyle. The game grew slightly challenging later on, as the 0-0 stalemate … Read more
“There’s no uncertainty left in our minds.” This is the sole upside Gabriel Gervais and CF Montreal can extract from the recent announcement that the Olympic Stadium will be out of use until 2028 due to roof renovations, asserts President of CFM. At least in the short term. “Renovations to the stadium, particularly the roof, … Read more
Thomas Tuchel’s Tenure at Bayern Munich to End After a Rough Patch After a disappointing string of poor performances, Thomas Tuchel will vacate his position as head coach of Bayern Munich this summer. His short-lived reign of just over a year sees the prominent club facing a potential trophyless year in 2024, the first time … Read more
(Orlando, Florida) Two days before Laurent Courtois was officially introduced to the Montreal media, he received a 45-minute call from Laurent Ciman. This conversation is said to have provided comfort to the CF Montréal’s assistant coach, who had some reservations following a challenging 2023. “When I first spoke to Laurent on the phone, I stressed … Read more
(Madrid) “Farewell Paris,” “he’s coming”… Kylian Mbappé’s imminent departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has brought premature celebrations in Madrid. As the never-ending saga linking the French forward to Real Madrid unwraps, fans and pundits are hopeful that it would reach a conclusion soon. Real Madrid fans, who are known for their passion, have repeatedly voiced … Read more