Ahead of the Club World Cup, Napoli are looking to try and pressure FIFA to exclude Juventus. The new Club World Cup tournament features 32 teams from each of FIFA’s six confederations vying for the grand prize. There are a lot of clubs competing for qualifying all across the world, but 19 have already clinched their berths. Only Oceania (OFC) …

Barca look set to become the latest top European team to play summer tour friendlies in the US. According to a report produced by AS, the Spanish giants will cross the pond for their preseason preparations ahead of the 2024/25 season. The reigning LaLiga champions have toured the States in each of the last two summers. Barca previously stayed in …

Newcastle United have enjoyed a positive few days. Despite a somewhat unconvincing win over Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup earlier in the week, the team successfully reignited their Premier League campaign. Under Eddie Howe’s guidance, they delivered a resounding 3-0 victory against Wolves at St James’ Park, securing their first home win since December. Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and …

Only a while back, reports from Sky Germany claimed that Barcelona had held the first round of concrete talks with managerial target Hansi Flick. It was suggested that the 59-year-old German tactician is seen as a top candidate to succeed Xavi at the club by Barcelona president Joan Laporta. It was even suggested that Flick was on Laporta’s radar even …

Teun Koopmeiners is a player whose name has become familiar to Juventus fans, as he has been a key target for the club in recent months. The Atalanta midfielder is seen as a potential addition to bolster Juventus’ midfield. Koopmeiners has been a pivotal figure in Atalanta’s current squad, showcasing exceptional performances in midfield. Juventus has expressed a keen interest …

Lucas Digne snatched a win late on against Luton Town as Aston Vilaa maintained their lead in the race for Champions League qualification. Not for the first time this season, the recently promoted side were left to bear a crushing last-minute defeat at Kenilworth Road. It looked like it was game, set, match midway through the first half when Olli …

Andres Iniesta reached yet another milestone in his distinguished career on Friday when he made his 1000th professional appearance as a footballer. Although it was a bittersweet moment for Iniesta, as his team Emirates Club lost 2-0, the midfielder received praise from all across the footballing fraternity. His former club Barcelona took no time to congratulate the Spaniard, who continues …

Carlton Morris completed Luton Town’s unlikely comeback as he drew the game level 2-2 at Kenilworth Road. Aston Villa took the lead midway through the first half thanks to an Ollie Watkins header from a whipped-in corner before the English striker added his second with a composed finish minutes later. But characteristically, the home side did not give up as …

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Max Allegri’s future at Juventus remains uncertain, and his agent has provided an update on the situation. Allegri could potentially depart Juventus at the end of the current season if the team fails to secure any trophies. Even if Juventus were to win the Coppa Italia, there is no guarantee that Allegri will be allowed to see out his contract …