Barcelona suffered an unthinkable blow in their clash against Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club last night. Facing off against the team that knocked them out of the Copa del Rey not too long ago, the Blaugranas not only failed to take three points but also lost two players to injuries. Frenkie de Jong went down in pain midway through the first …
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Arsenal, Man United & Chelsea All Monitoring Viktor Gyokeres
Three top Premier League clubs are reportedly in the market for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all monitoring the forward. Viktor Gyokeres On The Move? Viktor Gyokeres is set to be one of the hottest properties in Europe this year, with the Sporting forward on the radar of some of the Premier League’s top clubs. …
Read More »Dan Ashworth already planning two signings at Man United
Incoming sporting director at Man United Dan Ashworth appears to be leading the Manchester club’s interest in Serie A duo Gleison Bremer and Nico Barella as both were targets for Newcastle United. The former Newcastle and Brighton man is set to take up the sporting director role at Old Trafford once his gardening leave is up and United still have to …
Read More »Levski’s building business applies for planning but stadium finance uncertain
March 4 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has officially submitted documents to re build the Georgi Asparuhov stadium to the Sofia Regional Administration and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria through its newly formed company ‘Georgi Asparuhov Stadium’ EAD. “On 29.02.2024 (Thursday), through the purpose-built project company ‘Georgi Asparuhov Stadium’ EAD, PFC Levski AD officially submitted to the Sofia …
Read More »On-loan Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell suffers horror injury
Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell found himself in a harrowing situation after sustaining a severe injury during a match with Odense while on loan with Danish side AGF. The 27-year-old, who is currently on loan with AGF, suffered brutal injuries to his head and nose during the game, prompting an urgent trip to the hospital for medical attention. Following the match, …
Read More »Reasons why Barcelona attacking duo did not get minutes vs Athletic Club – report
The fault for Barcelona’s two dropped points at San Mames falls primarily on the players. Even with just ten minutes to go, the Catalans did not look to up the ante in attack, thus letting go of perhaps their biggest chance to re-enter the title race. Xavi was visibly distraught at his team’s lack of intent to attack forward in …
Read More »Can the Nuggets earn the #1 seed before the NBA playoffs begin?
Last season, the Denver Nuggets made franchise history by winning their first NBA championship. The Nuggets are eager to win back-to-back titles. However, there are still 21 games left in the regular season before the playoffs begin. At 42-19, Denver is currently third in the West. The first-place Oklahoma City Thunder only have a half-game lead on Denver at #3 …
Read More »Betting probe over, Dorival Jr includes Lucas Paqueta in first Brazil squad
March 4 – New Brazil manager Dorival Jr has recalled West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta to the national team for the first time since an investigation into suspicious betting. Paqueta was named in a new-look Brazilian squad for the friendlies against England and Spain at the end of March as Dorival welcomed him back after the English Football Association failed …
Read More »IFAB clears way for concussion subs, but sinbins remain on trial
March 4 – Football’s lawmakers have approved a series of changes ahead of the 2024/25 season, impacting all major leagues across the globe. Additional permanent concussion substitutions will now be enshrined in football’s laws but it remains an option which is up to organisers of individual competitions to implement. The changes were announced by the International FA Board at its …
Read More »USWNT bounces back in W Gold Cup, faces Canada in semifinal
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated South American side Colombia to reach the semifinals of the W Gold Cup. Goals from Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw, all in the first half, led to a comfortable victory. Moreover, it was a major bounce back from a poor showing against Mexico to close the group stage. That 2-0 …
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