Check out the best players from the Premier League on EA Sports FC 25! EA Sports FC 25 fans will be in for a lot of indulgence as the new game set for a worldwide release on September 27, 2024. EA Sports has introduced a list of new features and various game modes, and it is understandably irresistible to check out the player ratings. Manchester City duo Rodri and Erling Haaland share the top rating of 91, with fellow team-mate Kevin De Bruyne third with a 90 rating. Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard joins Liverpool trio Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed…
Author: DearMama Gurutrends
Harry Kane’s wife Kate has revealed how a grumpy child ensured that her husband’s 100-cap celebrations with England did not “go to plan”. AFP WHAT HAPPENED? The Three Lions’ record-breaking captain became an international centurion when facing Finland in the UEFA Nations League. He was presented with a special gold cap before a ball was kicked at Wembley, as he became the 10th man to hit that mark – and the first since Wayne Rooney in 2014. THE GOSSIP Kane was joined on the field by his family, but not every member of that clan made an appearance on the pitch. His youngest…
Rivaldo has urged Brazil to call up Hulk and Thiago Silva to aid Selecao’s struggling World Cup qualifying campaign. WHAT HAPPENED? Dorival Junior’s men succumbed to a 1-0 loss to Paraguay in Asuncion during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers which have left them reeling in the fifth spot in the CONMEBOL standings. The manager decided to start the Real Madrid trident of Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo and Endrick in attack but they failed to fire home their side against a rugged defensive unit. (C)Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE The string of lacklustre performances has forced 2002 World Cup winner Rivaldo to suggest that Atletico Mineiro…
Rob McElhenney has explained why those in the Wrexham camp “believe they can win the league”, with there no thought of becoming a “middling club”. WHAT HAPPENED? Having bounced straight through League Two on the back of winning the National League title in record-breaking style, plenty suggested before a ball was kicked in 2024-25 that a season of consolidation in the third tier of English football would be no bad thing for the Red Dragons. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE A meteoric rise shows no sign of slowing down, though, with Phil Parkinson guiding his side to the top of the League One table…
Lionel Messi is “enjoying it” at Inter Miami, says new team-mate Oscar Ustari, with the Argentine superstar not allowing “stubbornness” to set in. WHAT HAPPENED? Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has achieved just about everything that it is possible to accomplish at the very top of his chosen profession. He has won trophies with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, while capturing World Cup and Copa America crowns with his country. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE The all-time great has broken countless records down the years, as the history books are rewritten, and could hang up his boots at any point safe in the knowledge that many of…
Raheem Sterling’s exit from Stamford Bridge reportedly fuelled a boardroom war at Chelsea between Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. WHAT HAPPENED? While the new ownership at Chelsea initially presented a united front, tensions between Boehly and Clearlake have surfaced in recent months. The American businessman has reportedly been at odds with Behdad Eghbali, creating friction over how the club should be managed. These disputes have grown to the point where Boehly is reportedly exploring the possibility of buying out Clearlake Capital’s 61.5 per cent of shares in the club to consolidate his power at Stamford Bridge. However, Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, the…
Lionesses star Keira Walsh is keen on a return to England but it’s unclear if Arsenal or Chelsea could strike a deal with Barcelona this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Walsh is into the final year of the contract that she signed at Barcelona in the summer of 2022, when the club made her the most expensive player in women’s football history at the time. As a result, there has been speculation around her future throughout this summer and that is only continuing as Friday’s transfer deadline for the Women’s Super League approaches. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE The England star has been superb…
Mason Greenwood has won Marseille’s August Player of the Month award, and has reflected on his start to life in France. WHAT HAPPENED? Greenwood has started every game since joining Marseille in the summer. In Ligue 1, the 22-year-old has scored five goals and laid on one assist in three games, with two braces, against Stade Brestois and Toulouse. Now, he has won Marseille’s Player of the Month prize. AFP THE BIGGER PICTURE Greenwood spent last season on loan at Getafe and despite a stellar season, Manchester United had no intention of allowing him back into the fold; he was…
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe and former club PSG could be heading for court after the forward rejected mediation attempts over his unpaid wages. WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe and PSG had been advised to attempt mediation to end their current dispute regarding unpaid wages by an LFP complaints committee. PSG confirmed they were “very pleased” with the verdict, but the proposal has been rejected straightaway by the France international. The saga now looks set to be resolved in a courtroom. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE Mbappe is demanding a total of €55 million ($60.6m) in unpaid wages from PSG. The figure equates to…
Several U.S. players helped their cases with a new coach coming in, but others may have played their way out of the picture From the start, it was clear that September’s U.S. men’s national team friendlies doubled as an audition. Mauricio Pochettino would be watching and the U.S. players were fully aware that, if they wanted to make a great impression on their new coach, they had to show out in September. Ahem. An ugly 2-1 loss to Canada last Saturday was followed up by a frustrating 1-1 draw with New Zealand on Tuesday night – a match that kicked…
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been disqualified from driving for a period of six months and hit with a fine. WHAT HAPPENED? Per Sky Sports, the Llanelli Magistrates Court in Carmarthenshire has disqualified the World Cup-winning midfielder from driving for six months after finding him guilty of two driving offences. In the first case, the player was found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche Cayenne on December 27, 2024. The second case involved failing to identify driver of a vehicle on January 24 this year. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE A fine of £1,000 for each offence…
Lionel Messi may have left Barcelona three years ago but the Inter Miami superstar’s love for the club appears to be as strong as ever. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi shocked the football world when he left Barcelona in 2021 but the Argentina has always made it clear that he did not want to move and would love to return at some point. The 37-year-old’s undying love for the club has also been display while at Inter Miami. A photo has emerged of Messi at the MLS club carrying a drinks bottle emblazoned with the Barcelona crest. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Messi has previously admitted that Barcelona is…
Tottenham will be “happy” that Martin Odegaard is injured, according to club legend Rafael van der Vaart. WHAT HAPPENED? Odegaard will miss this weekend’s north London derby clash after limping out of Norway’s clash with Austria. He has since been ruled out for around three weeks, meaning he is also going to miss Arsenal’s first Champions League clash of the season, against Atalanta, as well as the Gunners’ league game against Manchester City. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Spurs come into the game on the back of an unremarkable start to the campaign; they have won one, drawn one and lost one…
Alejandro Garnacho’s social media activity has stirred up Man Utd fans after he reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s attack on Erik ten Hag. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo has launched a fresh attack on Ten Hag by criticising the Dutchman’s apparent lack of ambition. Garnacho, who has made no secret of his admiration for Ronaldo, liked a post on social media that carried the superstar’s quotes. His backing of the Portugal international, and apparent lack of support for Ten Hag, has got Manchester United fans talking. WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING Cristiano Ronaldo fan account @totalcristiano wrote: “Garnacho has the right idea here.” Manchester United…
The 33-year-old NYC native shared what 9/11 means to him, the Red Bulls and his firefighter father Twenty-three years after the World Trade Center towers fell, the tragedy of 9/11 is still felt around the world. Nearly 3,000 people were killed and dozens of first responders died after a terrorist attack in New York City. The event directly transformed lives of millions, not just New Yorkers and those in Washington D.C., but around the world. Forever. Following the 9/11 tragedy, sports played an important role in bringing back hope for those in the tri-state area (New York, Connecticut and New Jersey). Who…
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has hit out at the broadcast quality of the Red Dragons’ matches on iFollow. WHAT HAPPENED? Wrexham edged out Salford City 2-1 courtesy of a strike from Paul Mullin and Josh Austerfield’s late own goal to begin their EFL Trophy journey with a win. The fans who attended the game at the Racecourse Ground left the stadium satisfied – however, the ones who followed the game live on iFollow were left fuming with the coverage quality of the match. WHAT HAS BEEN SAID A Red Dragons fan took to X to express her discontent with the coverage…
Barcelona are said to have “serious concerns” about wonderkid Lamine Yamal following his rapid rise to the top of the game. WHAT HAPPENED? Yamal has been thrust into the spotlight at the tender age of 17 after becoming a key player for Barcelona and Spain. The teenage wonderkid helped La Roja win Euro 2024 in the summer and has broken a host of records for club and country. However, Barcelona have become concerned by his “excessive prominence” and fear he may not be able to “control what happens” to him, according to Marca. The club are now working hard to ensure Yamal is not…
Manchester United have posted losses of £113 million but are confident they are compliant with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules. WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils have announced huge losses for 2023-24 in their latest accounts. United posted a net loss of £113.2 million ($147m) and have now made a loss for the last five years in a row. However, the club are confident they are compliant with the Premier League’s spending rules, and will therefore not face a points deduction, because not all their losses fall under PSR calculations. United have invested in many sectors that are considered to be “allowable…
The oft-injured midfielder is set to face another spell on the sidelines after playing a limited role in Dortmund’s season WHAT HAPPENED? Gio Reyna is once again facing time away from the pitch. The attacking midfielder, who has struggled for fitness for nearly two years, has suffered yet another setback, Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin revealed. He left the USMNT camp at the end of last week, and didn’t feature in either of the U.S.’s friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. The USMNT struggled without him, losing to Les Rouges before stumbling to a 1-1 draw with the All Whites. THE BIGGER…
Despite recent injury troubles, Neymar has reportedly been included in Al-Hilal’s AFC Champions League squad by manager Jorge Jesus. WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar’s injury and lengthy rehabilitation process has kept him sidelined for almost a year. Although there was initial hope that he would return to action by the end of the October international break, it now appears that his comeback might take longer and might even stretch until sometime in the new year. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE Despite his fitness concerns, Neymar still leads Al-Hilal’s 31-man squad list for the prestigious AFC Champions League, according to a report from Al-Riyadiya. The AFC’s…