News from the French National Team camp yesterday rang the alarm bells in Barcelona. It was reported that star defender Jules Kounde had suffered a blow to his ankle during the game against Germany and that his substitution was out of precaution. The report furthered that the blow was minor, although no official communication was provided over the extent of …
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Blues offer expensive duo to Real Madrid
Real Madrid have apparently received offers from Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, though neither deal seems imminent. Defensa Central claims that Chelsea are organising a mass exodus and that they have sent offers to Real Madrid for two of their expensive signings; Fernandez and Cucurella. Given how implausible the double move currently looks to be, the Spanish powerhouses …
Read More »Warriors Lose Again, Now Just 1 Game Up On The Rockets
The Golden State Warriors were on a roll during the week leading up to their matchup with the Boston Celtics back on March 3rd. They had won 13 out of 16 games, and were rising in the Western Conference, while being talked about as one of the teams that others wouldn’t want to see in the postseason. But ever since …
Read More »Two ‘serious reasons’ why Barcelona do not plan to sell big this summer despite interest
Joan Laporta’s recent interview cleared the air on Barcelona’s stand on various fronts ahead of the new season. One such clarification the club president provided was on the potential sale of big names. Already sitting in neck-deep water in a financial sense, the Catalans are under pressure to create revenue to be able to sign the players required for next …
Read More »Romanians dress up for Euro 2022
March 25 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) and Romanian fashion brand Bigotti have signed a partnership agreement until the end 2027. Bigotti becomes the official partner of the Romanian national football team, announced FRF. The duration of the partnership will be at least until the end of 2027, marking a long-term commitment between the two parties. The Bigotti brand …
Read More »Cimed agree 4-year Brazilian national team deal
March 25 – The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) have renewed their partnership, covering both the men’s and women’s national teams, with pharmacy chain Cimed. On the sidelines of the England – Brazil friendly, the CBF confirmed the new four-year deal that will reportedly be worth R$100 million ($20 million). Cimed will remain one of the national team’s title sponsors …
Read More »Xavi’s tenure with Barcelona linked to Champions League glory, claims agent
Joan Laporta and Co did not waste much time in scouting their potential replacement options when Xavi announced his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season. The first month that passed after the tactician’s announcement saw Barcelona linked with names from near and far; Hansi Flick, Roberto de Zerbi, Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp, and Julian Nagelsmann to …
Read More »USMNT downs Mexico to seal Nations League three peat
The U.S. men’s national team’s dreams of repeating as CONCACAF Nations League winners became a reality on Sunday night in Arlington, Texas. Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna both started and scored in the USMNT’s 2-0 finals victory over rivals Mexico at AT&T Stadium. It marked the latest “Dos A Cero” triumph for Gregg Berhalter’s men over their biggest rivals, who …
Read More »US complete CNL three-peat with 2-0 win over Mexico and their puto-chanting fans
March 24 – The US completed their third consecutive Nations League win in the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a 2-0 win over Mexico. A feisty game from start to finish saw the US dominate Mexico who belatedly pressed at the end, having a penalty decision in their favour overturned by VAR. In the end the biggest threat to …
Read More »SBI USMNT Man of the Match: Tyler Adams
Sunday night marked the first time in 15 months that Tyler Adams started a match for the U.S. men’s national team and the team captain did not disappoint against rivals Mexico. Adams delivered a stunning winning goal for the USMNT in Sunday’s 2-0 CONCACAF Nations League Final victory over El Tri. The 25-year-old earned SBI Man of the Match honors …
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