⚽️ 2023/24 Season - General Football News - Open Thread

Goodness · March 27, 2024, 9:10pm

The prosecution is demanding a prison sentence of 2 years and 6 months for Luis Rubiales for the non-consensual kiss of Jenni Hermoso!

(Source: @partidazocope)

Goodness · March 28, 2024, 7:39am

On March 28, 1993, a young Italian aged 16 made his debut with AS Roma: Francesco Totti.

The beginning of an incredible love story.

786 games and endless dedication to his club. They don’t make players like him anymore.

Goodness · March 28, 2024, 2:02pm

Dani Alves threw a party at his home hours after his release from prison.

(Source: @marca )

Samuel · March 28, 2024, 10:50pm

The UWCL semifinals are set

Samuel · March 28, 2024, 10:55pm

It’s been 31 years since Francesco Totti made his Roma debut.

One club. Five trophies. 25 seasons. Forever a legend

Samuel · March 28, 2024, 10:58pm

A prosecutor at Spain’s High Court is seeking a prison sentence of 2-1/2 years for former football federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso.

Full story: Jail term sought for Rubiales over unsolicited kiss - reports - ESPN

Samuel · March 28, 2024, 11:00pm

Will Arsenal’s astounding away form continue when they visit Etihad Stadium on Sunday?

Goodness · March 29, 2024, 10:02am

UEFA are considering increasing the national squad size for the EUROs to 26 players!

A decision is expected to be made on April 8.

@TheAthletic

Samuel · March 30, 2024, 10:25am

𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 years ago Christian Pulisic made his USMNT debut

Now:

Youngest American to captain the USMNT
Youngest American to score in a men’s World Cup qualifier
4x U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year
3x Concacaf Nations League winner

Samuel · March 30, 2024, 10:31am

Some interesting records of Thierry Daniel Henry:

Arsenal All-time top scorer: (228)
Most league goals for Arsenal: (175)
Most European goals for Arsenal: (42)
Most Champions League goals for Arsenal:(35)
Most Premier League goals in a season for Arsenal: 30
Most Premier League hat-tricks for Arsenal: (8)
Most European appearances for Arsenal: (86)
Most Champions League appearances for Arsenal: (78)
Most Arsenal Player of the Season Awards: (4)
Most European Golden Shoe wins while playing in England: (2)
Most PL Golden Boot wins: (4)
The only player in PL to both score and assist 20+ goals in a season
Only French player to win the European Golden Shoe
Most French Player of the Year wins: (5)
Most FWA Footballer of the Year wins: (3)