The United Kingdom has officially announced its intention to host the Women’s World Cup. However, the possibility of hosting the men’s tournament won’t be considered for another 20 years. Efforts to host the event in 2006 and 2018 were unsuccessful, therefore the country hasn’t hosted the event since 1966. UK Sport has unveiled a comprehensive list of seventy “aspirational” goal …
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Barcelona have doubts whether star defender will want to continue at club post-summer – report
Barcelona are desperate to return to financial normalcy by the end of this season in an attempt to compete for top targets in transfer windows. However, it seems the only way to do that is by offloading players which will earn them a suitcase of money. Internally, the club are hoping to raise at least €100 million through sales in …
Read More »Man United want to offer Kobbie Mainoo a new and improved contract
It’s not been the greatest season for Man United, however, the emergence of young Kobbie Mainoo has been one of the bright spots for Erik ten Hag. The 18-year-old has forced his way into the first-team, and his complete lack of fearlessness and respect for the opposition has seen to it that he’s one of the first names on the …
Read More »Italian journalist makes a bold claim about Juventus managerial interest
Juventus could replace their manager in the summer if the team does not end their current slump and finishes the season poorly. Max Allegri has been under pressure since he returned to the club in 2021, and he is aware that this could be his last season at the Allianz Stadium. Several managers have been linked with a move to …
Read More »Euro 2025: France, England, and Sweden in same qualifying group, Swiss cut hosting budget
March 6 – Defending European champions England have been drawn in the ‘group of death’ with France, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland for the qualifiers for the women’s Euro 2025. The English will have to hit the ground running in a group that includes three semi-finalists from the last European championship as well as local rivals Ireland who impressed …
Read More »Man United want to add Jason Wilcox as technical director
Sir Jim Ratcliffe clearly means business at Man United, with the INEOS owner ensuring that he gets best-in-class in all areas of the football business before the summer transfer window and with the 2024/25 campaign in mind. The Red Devils have been neglected for far too long under the Glazer family, so it appears that Sir Jim, Sir Dave Brailsford …
Read More »Recently installed Indian FA president Kaylan Chaubey already accused of corruption
March 6 – All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey has denied allegations of corruption in a letter to members ahead of the organisation’s annual general meeting. Chaubey claims the allegations of corruption against him were a “concerted and systematic effort” to derail him. He wrote that “we can all see these allegations have been politicised and widely spread with …
Read More »Michael Oliver lobbying Mikel Merino to rejoin Newcastle
Premier League referee and Newcastle fan Michael Oliver was the man in the middle for the Champions League clash between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night and the Englishman took it upon himself to try and help the Magpies’ transfer business. It is a big summer for the Tyneside club as they look to kick on another step further and …
Read More »Tuchel breaks his toe in rant before Bayern beat Lazio
The 3-0 triumph against Lazio is only the latest proof of Bavarian giants Bayern Munich’s dominance in European soccer; they will now play in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Going into this match, neither club was in good shape. However, after falling to a Ciro Immobile penalty in the first leg, the burden of expectation was squarely on …
Read More »Former player believes 22-year-old could leave Leeds for Chelsea
Former Leeds United striker Brian Deane believes that Crysencio Summerville could be headed to Chelsea in the summer if the interest is concrete. The 22-year-old Dutch winger has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and it remains to be seen whether the Blues decide to come forward with a concrete proposal to sign him. Deane feels that it …
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