Photo Credit – Laura Lee Images/Real Salt Lake The March international break forced many MLS clubs to shuffle their pack this weekend and Real Salt Lake was one of them who received a Man of the Match performance from one of their young talents. 17-year-old Fidel Barajas excelled for Pablo Mastroeni’s squad on Saturday, registering two assists in a 2-1 …
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Cancelo talks Barcelona dream, Xavi, Yamal, Cubarsi, and Bayern Munich
Of the two Joaos who arrived in Catalonia last summer, it is safe to say that Cancelo has been the most impressive. The player on loan from Manchester City began the season as the team’s bonafide right-back but has been forced to shift to the left in light of injuries. Irrespective of his position, Cancelo’s output has been top-notch. In …
Read More »45-year-old has travelled to Tyneside to get Newcastle job
Newcastle United may be moving closer to hiring a new sporting director as they have interviewed candidates over the current international break. According to latest reports, the Magpies have spoken with Benfica director Rui Pedro Braz and it seems he may be emerging as a leading candidate to replace Dan Ashworth, who is expected to leave St James’ Park to take …
Read More »Cancelo lists four Man City stars alongside Mbappe as ‘the best players in the world’
One of the more controversial moves Barcelona made during the summer transfer window was loaning in Joao Cancelo from Manchester City for one season. There were several question marks raised over his attitude issues and behaviour at City, with Pep Guardiola suggesting that he was not a good teammate. There were also reports claiming that he did not get along …
Read More »Gareth Southgate disrespects West Ham with latest Declan Rice claim
West Ham fans may have a little bit of animosity towards England manager Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions coach has overlooked many of their players throughout recent years. Jarrod Bowen has struggled to get into Southgate’s plans regularly, James Ward-Prowse was not selected for this round of fixtures and Kalvin Phillips was dropped despite actually playing regular football – …
Read More »Barcelona to promote four breakthrough La Masia gems to first-team
It’s been an eventful season at Barcelona so far. Trying to defend their La Liga crown from last campaign, the Catalans have not done particularly well in the league, currently sitting eight points behind leaders Real Madrid. A slow start meant that they were constantly playing third fiddle to Madrid and Girona, but have managed to find their footing for …
Read More »Huijsen requests significant role at Juventus – Roma desperate to keep him
Dean Huijsen would like to carve himself an important role at Juventus next season, while Roma are determined to maintain his services. The 18-year-old has been one of the most promising young jewels at Continassa in the past few years. This season, he earned a promotion to Max Allegri’s first team but only made a single cameo appearance. Therefore, the …
Read More »Newcastle have Sven Botman replacement lined up
Newcastle United will be without Sven Botman until late 2024 with the defender requiring surgery on an ACL injury but this gives club captain Jamaal Lascelles a chance to return to the starting 11. The 24-year-old has had terrible luck with injuries this season and recently suffered his second ACL setback of the campaign, which will keep the defender out …
Read More »Arsenal star set for transfer to London rivals this summer
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly looking increasingly likely to seal a summer transfer window move to Crystal Palace at the end of this season. The England international has struggled for playing time at the Emirates Stadium recently, despite previously being considered a useful squad player, even if he wasn’t always a starter. Nketiah did well with a run in …
Read More »‘Ungrateful’ – Barcelona defender aims dig at Manchester City over robbery last season
Barcelona have already expressed their desire to retain the contracts of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix permanently, happy with both of their performances this season. While the latter has had a mixed review from the Barcelona faithful, who are unhappy with his inconsistent showing, the former seems to have won over the home support with his constantly impressive displays as …
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