Italy is set to appoint legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo as its men’s national team head coach, according to multiple reports on Friday. Italian Federation director Paolo Maldini was reportedly in talks with high-profile free agent coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola, but all signs now point to Pirlo being named the Azzurri’s new leading … Read more
Jürgen Klopp made a punchy start to his new job as Germany coach Friday, laying out red lines he’d consider resigning over, even before his turnaround effort with a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup. In a combative first news conference, the ex-Liverpool manager warned the German media he’ll quit if he … Read more
Relaxed and tanned, Enzo Maresca offered a warm note with his first words to the media as the manager of Manchester City, who must somehow follow the generational Pep Guardiola. “Before we start, I would like to send a message and a big hug to Kevin Keegan’s family for this moment,” said the Italian in … Read more
There are exceptions, but petitions are an infamously poor method of actually getting anything done. Petitions alone often leave people with the feeling that they have done something without actually requiring them to do very much, and on their own are often pointed to as the primary form of slacktivism. But even by those already … Read more
The countdown to the Bucs’ 2026 season is on. Right now, we’re: 51 days away from Bucs regular season kickoff21 days away from Bucs preseason kickoff5 days away from Bucs training camp In the lead-up to training camp, Pewter Report’s Bailey Adams will be diving into storylines for 26 key figures who will be crucial … Read more
Chris Ann Affleck, the mother of famous actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died, according to a press release. Obituary published online. The former school teacher was 83 years old. According to the obituary published this week, Chris Affleck was born in New York City in 1942 and died in early June 2026. She was … Read more
The World Cup proved this summer that it is still capable of introducing the viewing audience to new stars they had not encountered before. There were a few players who enjoyed a breakout tournament that make them into household names, such as Aston Villa new boy Johan Manzambi and Mexico’s Julian Quinones. Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando … Read more
New England Revolution “We are grateful to Brian for all of his contributions during his time in New England. We wish him all the best in Montreal.” Brian Ceballos plays for the Revolution against the Red Bulls in February 2026. Adam Hanger/Getty Images By Hayden Bird July 24, 2026 | 12:08 pm 1 minute to … Read more
The International Olympic Committee says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is outside its scope. Human rights campaign group FairSquare complained to the IOC that Infantino had breached its charter by failing to adhere to rules on political neutrality “through statements or other clear expressions of support for … Read more
“Botero in New York” is on display at Sotheby’s New York through September. Photo: Ben Levine, courtesy of Sotheby’s After holding major museum-level shows and an eclectic exhibition tracing the country’s history at its new headquarters in Breuer, Sotheby’s is staging its first show dedicated to a single artist. Running until September 7, the exhibition … Read more