Paul Merson has hit out at the ban handed to Sandro Tonali, believing their is “no respect” or understanding of footballers suffering with gambling addiction. Just months after sealing a big-money move from AC Milan, Tonali was banned from all competitive football for 10 months after breaching betting rules, keeping him out until the end of August. Speaking on the …

The upcoming summer transfer window promises an exciting new chapter for Barcelona. With the anticipation of Xavi’s successor being announced during this period, the team’s management is gearing up to adapt the squad to the new leadership. Barcelona President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco will face significant challenges in managing player departures. The squad is already oversized, posing concerns …

Although he’s an acquired taste for many, if there’s one area that Paul Merson can speak with authority about it’s gambling in professional sport, and he’s gone to town on the authorities for the length of ban handed out to Newcastle ace Sandro Tonali. The Italian was given a 10-month ban earlier in the campaign, and whilst he can still …

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic was an unsurprising inclusion in the Flop lineup of Serie A Round 29. The Serbian endured his worst moment of the season in Sunday’s stalemate against Genoa. The 24-year-old appeared frustrated by the lack of service, but also squandered two inviting chances in the second half as he failed to direct his headers goalwards. Vlahovic eventually …

Due to their incapacity to undertake major financial transactions, Barcelona faces an ultimatum to make ends meet financially. It has thus forced them to produce inventive solutions to lure new players in the face of not having excessive funding. Failing to extend Lionel Messi’s contract in 2021 exemplified Barcelona’s very sensitive predicament. With their finances in shambles, the Spaniards were …

So far this season, the Knicks have played in 69 games. They’ve gone 41-27 and are fourth in the Eastern Conference. Earlier in 2023-24, New York made a trade for O.G. Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors. Since joining the Knicks, Anunoby has significantly improved their ability to win.  However, the 26-year-old has missed 19 games for the Knicks this season …

The Houston Texans are one of the up-and-coming teams in the NFL after their story book season in 2023. One of the league’s worst the year before, they enjoyed a serious turnaround this past season, not only qualifying for the playoffs, but winning the AFC South and advancing into Divisional Round Weekend. They will look to capitalize on their growth …

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive transfer news via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io I wanted to clarify something on players who could leave Arsenal this summer. As I reported yesterday, Cedric Soares is not going to extend …

American fans will have the chance to see Chelsea as tickets are available for more friendlies in the US tour in 2024. It will be the Premier League side’s third consecutive visit Stateside after previously making the trip in 2022 and 2023. The Blues are scheduled to play five total fixtures across the country throughout July and August. This is …

The French men’s basketball team had a chance to have one of the most incredible front lines that we have ever seen for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games. It looked as though the dream was going to come to fruition, but Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid changed his mind at the last minute, spurning the French team in order to …