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Monthly Archives: March 2024

Gio Reyna’s “grit, intensity” on display in USMNT’s Nations League triumph

Gio Reyna’s “grit, intensity” on display in USMNT’s Nations League triumph

The CONCACAF Nations League has witnessed many top performers over its inaugural three editions, but Gio Reyna finished the 2023-24 edition as the best. Reyna earned Player of the Tournament honors on Sunday night as the U.S. men’s national team defeated rivals Mexico 2-0. After delivering an impactful performance off the bench in last Thursday’s semifinal victory over Jamaica, the …

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‘Things can happen’ – Alexander Isak breaks silence on Newcastle exit

‘Things can happen’ – Alexander Isak breaks silence on Newcastle exit

Arsenal have been linked to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak in recent months but the Magpies star has admitted that he hasn’t “even thought” about leaving St James’ Park ahead of the summer transfer window.  The Sweden international is Eddie Howe’s number-one striker at the Tyneside club and looks set to lead the line for Newcastle for many years to come. The …

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Barcelona decide to sell Ansu Fati this summer

Barcelona decide to sell Ansu Fati this summer

Few could have imagined Ansu Fati’s career to pan out the way it did when he was busy smashing goals on the regular in the initial stages of the 2020/2021 season. As fate had it, though, an injury against Real Betis turned out to be the moment that sparked Fati’s fall from grace. Indeed, the La Masia graduate has since …

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Barcelona lay foundations to sign Manchester City superstar in 2026

Barcelona lay foundations to sign Manchester City superstar in 2026

After stepping down in 2010, Joan Laporta reclaimed the helm as FC Barcelona’s president in 2021, with aspirations of emulating the glory days he previously presided over. However, things have not been as straightforward in his second stint. Barça have been facing financial roadblocks and their fair share of hiccups on the sporting front. Still, the groundwork for a promising …

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LAFC link with Olivier Giroud rolls MLS into retirement trope

LAFC link with Olivier Giroud rolls MLS into retirement trope

Olivier Giroud is likely to join Major League Soccer this summer, with LAFC among the clubs targeting the French forward. Recent suggest Los Angeles Football Club has already sent Giroud a contract offer. This would start in the summer after his current deal with AC Milan ends. Giroud would thus be the latest European star to make the move over …

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Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur admits to playing with broken bone

Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur admits to playing with broken bone

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has shown his commitment to the club over recent weeks as the Uruguay star has admitted to playing with a broken toe.  The 26-year-old is a key player for Spurs and has been a fan favourite since joining the club from Juventus back in 2022. However, injuries have plagued Bentancur’s time in England and he has …

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Erik ten Hag to remain as Man United manager next season

Erik ten Hag to remain as Man United manager next season

Man United are set to keep Erik ten Hag as their manager next season despite drawing up a list of coaches that could replace the Dutch coach at Old Trafford.  The 54-year-old is under severe pressure at United as this season has been a disaster for the Manchester club, however, their FA Cup win over Liverpool has bought the Dutchman …

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Declan Rice left “speechless” by Gareth Southgate announcement

Declan Rice left “speechless” by Gareth Southgate announcement

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Arsenal star Declan Rice will captain the Three Lions for their friendly match with Belgium on Tuesday night at Wembley. The announcement as captain comes exactly five years to the day after the midfielder made his first England start in a 5–1 win over Montenegro. Tuesday night will be Rice’s 50th cap and the 25-year-old …

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Forest appeal against points deduction

Forest appeal against points deduction

As expected, Nottingham Forest is going to appeal the points deduction that subtracted four points from the club’s Premier League point total. The English top flight ruled that Forest violated the Profitability and Sustainability Rules in its first season back in the Premier League. According to financial analysis from the league, Forest was $44 million above the loss limit the …

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