For everyone connected with Newcastle United, the 2023/24 campaign probably hasn’t really turned out as expected. After a fantastic 2022/23 season, which ended with qualification to the Champions League as well as becoming runner’s up for the Carabao Cup, the Magpies have taken a backward step over the past few months. In order for Eddie Howe’s side to push on …

One round down, four to go! Aside from St. Louis CITY SC falling to the Houston Dynamo, every MLS team advanced from their Round of 32 ties, mostly in convincing fashion. As a result, half of the sixteen teams remaining in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup (CCC) are from the United States. Theoretically, that should give MLS a 50% chance …

Putting in what was a stunning performance at Bramall Lane on Monday night, Arsenal breezed their way to a remarkable 6-0 romp against Sheffield United. Flying out of the traps here and making another statement of intent, the Gunners were remarkably 3-0 up within the opening 15 minutes and entered the half-time break with a 5-0 lead. In what was …

West Ham head into the final weeks of the 2023/24 season right on the edge of potential success. In the last 16 of the Europa League and with a favourable draw against Freiburg, if the Hammers can make it into the quarter-finals, there’s no saying just how far they could go, given their brilliant European record over the past few …

Barcelona have been hit by a wave of bad news ahead of their Champions League round of 16 second leg clash against Napoli, as Pedri and Frenkie de Jong both picked up seemingly serious injuries against Athletic Club. Pedri has a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for anywhere between a month or two, while de Jong’s ankle …

Chelsea will give Mauricio Pochettino the chance to end this season on a high – even though his long-term future remains unclear. Chelsea Latest: Mauricio Pochettino Future ‘Unclear’ There remains a chance that Chelsea part ways with the former PSG manager in the summer but currently sources at the club believe he is not in imminent danger. A 2-2 draw …

Welcome Back to Week Two of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. Rivalry week, well kind of, right? Here is a closer look at this past weekend’s standout performers and teams: Player of the Week Justin Ruderman: Luis Suárez …

Spurs reportedly hosted another club’s sporting director at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium for Spurs’ 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend. According to Spurs-focused journalist Alasdair Gold, chairman Daniel Levy welcomed Bosse Andersson, the sporting director of Swedish club Djurgarden IF, to watch on last weekend. Gold suggested the Lilywhites’ relationship with Andersson is due to the club’s desire to establish …

As Barcelona continue their search for a new manager to replace Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season, several names have been touted as potential candidates, including Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. While the names of Hansi Flick, Roberto De Zerbi, and Luis Enrique seem to be the most linked, Alonso is also a manager that Barça like, despite …

Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a free agent at the end of his contract on June 30, 2024. According to the most reliable reporters in soccer, the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner will become a Real Madrid player in July. Over the years, Los Blancos have tried multiple times to land Mbappe. They missed out in …