Olivier Giroud of AC Milan gave his perspective on the vexing issue of the video assistant referee (VAR). To add fuel to the fire, the prolific striker voiced his reservations about using modern technology to evaluate questionable on-field incidents. Because of this technology, the veteran claims, the game is becoming slower. The Frenchman, who is 37 years old, has been …

As the international football scene heats up with friendlies across the globe, all eyes turn to the clash between Guatemala and Venezuela set for the 24th of March, 2024, at BBVA Compass Stadium. This encounter, far more than a mere preparation match, carries weight for both teams as they fine-tune their squads ahead of significant tournaments. Team News and Form …

Tottenham Hotspur have had a good first season under new manager Ange Postecoglou, especially when considering Spurs have had to deal with the absence of Harry Kane after he signed with Bayern Munich. Ange Postecoglou has significantly steered Tottenham  toward securing a Champions League spot by May, exerting a substantial influence both on and off the field for the club. …

The legendary Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as manager of the France national team anytime soon. There has been persistent speculation that the three-time Champions League-winning manager may take over as coach of his country’s national side. Nevertheless, there has been no official proposal. The French FA decided to keep Didier Deschamps on staff until 2026 following their …

There may be a resolution on the horizon regarding Everton’s protracted takeover by 777 Partners. A letter from the Premier League to 777 Partners, the potential owners of Everton, states that the league is “minded to approve” the acquisition, Bloomberg say. Last September, current owner Farhad Moshiri reached an agreement to sell the club to a US-based corporation. However, the …

Leeds United currently lead the Championship table with eight games remaining and are aiming for promotion back to the Premier League to retain their talented players. However, if Leeds fail to secure promotion to the English top flight, there is a possibility that the club’s skilful wide forwards, Crysencio Summerville and Willy Gnonto, could be on their way out. Transfer …

As we near the end of the 2023-24 season, Premier League teams are already making arrangements for a US tour. The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal have all confirmed that the United States will play host to their preseason tours. There will be a string of matches in which they face off against one another. This will be …

Earlier today, Barcelona president Joan Laporta gave an interview, during which he confirmed that the club had been receiving massive offers for some of their players that could easily solve their financial crisis. He listed down Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Alejandro Balde, and Ronald Araujo during this, and followed it up by claiming that the …

Reports recently emerged stating that Manchester United have identified Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes as a potential replacement for Casemiro this summer. Joao Gomes joined Wolves from Flamengo for £15 million during the winter transfer window of 2023, assuming the midfield role previously held by Ruben Neves. And with some stellar performances in the Wolves shirt, he’s now on the radar …

Barcelona’s scoring numbers have been far from their best this season, with the team really struggling to find their scoring boots earlier this season. Robert Lewandowski, especially, seemed massively out of form, only scoring eight goals before January. During this time, Barcelona were relying on goals from everywhere on the pitch, with players like Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo, Raphinha stepping …