Spalletti's Playful Slap to Weston McKennie During Juventus Goal Celebration
During Juventus's celebration of Kenan Yildiz's goal against Pisa, coach Luciano Spalletti was observed playfully slapping USMNT international Weston McKennie.
This incident occurred after Juventus secured a dominant 4-0 home victory against Pisa on Saturday, marking their first Serie A win in over a month.
Following Yildiz's third goal in the 75th minute, many players rushed to the touchline to embrace coach Spalletti, who was celebrating his 67th birthday. While the Italian tactician reciprocated hugs with his players, he delivered a light slap to McKennie upon the American's arrival.
This playful gesture is not unprecedented for Spalletti, who previously performed a similar action with Lois Openda in January before the striker entered a Champions League match against Benfica.
Despite the lighthearted slap, it's clear that Spalletti holds McKennie's performances in high regard this season. The American midfielder has been instrumental, contributing eight goals and seven assists in 27 appearances under Spalletti, earning him a contract extension until 2030.
Fresh materials — Football News
Metodo Allegri: L'ex Giocatore Buonocore Apprezza l'Approccio Basato sul Possesso Palla e la Comunicazione Chiara
L'ex calciatore del Napoli e attuale allenatore, Giampiero Buonocore, ha condiviso le sue opinioni sul metodo di Massimiliano Allegri durante un'intervista a Radio Tutto Napoli. Buonocore ha elogiato la comunicazione di Allegri e il suo approccio, che predilige l'uso del pallone, pur garantendo
Chevalier's PSG Exit? The Suzuki Loan Dilemma
Paris Saint-Germain faces a crucial decision regarding their goalkeeping department. While Matvey Safonov has solidified his position as the first-choice keeper under Luis Enrique, the future of Lucas Chevalier, acquired from Lille for a significant sum, remains uncertain as he has gradually f
FC Augsburg: 2026/27 Tactical Preview
This tactical preview for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season focuses on FC Augsburg. The author expresses a deep fondness for the club and the city, acknowledging past frustrations with its direction and marketing. However, a return to a more grounded approach under Manuel Baum is observed, prioriti
Guridi: "The team didn't give up and reacted with personality"
Jon Guridi ignited Sevilla's comeback with a penalty goal against Rayo Vallecano. The player from Gipuzkoa expressed his happiness on his debut at the Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium. "We knew it was going to be very important. The club hadn't won their opening match in five years, and we were convince
Additional Vacation Days for Maignan and Rabiot: Amorim Clarifies His Decisions
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim spoke after the team's 2-4 friendly victory against Manchester United in Wroclaw. Ruben Amorim, the manager of AC Milan, addressed both SkySport and La Gazzetta dello Sport following the 2-4 friendly win against Manchester United in
Quique: "We have the privilege of having Mariano and he can be very important"
Quique Sánchez Flores was a happy man at the end of the match. Alavés debuted with a resounding victory against Getafe, once again keeping a clean sheet after struggling significantly in that area last season. The substitutions made in the second half proved crucial to the win. Marian