I’ve written articles recently speaking about our naive recruitment and the fact that we have ignored proven quality and experience in our squad build, something that SO many other fans, pundits, pros, former players, and former Chels have also highlighted a lot. This has drawn so much attention that a #ChangeTheModel movement was started by Chelsea fans this week too. …

Here we are at the business end of the 2023/24 campaign and as sure as eggs are eggs, Man City are there or thereabouts in their quest for more glory. At the time of writing, there’s every chance that Pep Guardiola’s side could again emerge victorious in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League, bagging an unprecedented double treble …

Man City chasing Musiala Although Manchester City might remain heavily linked with a move for West Ham and Brazilian ace Lucas Paqueta this summer, it appears that the Premier League giants have their sights set on another playmaker. In what would certainly be seen as a major coup for Pep Guardiola’s side, it has been suggested that the Sky Blues …

Barcelona put behind the ghosts of their Champions League past as they locked horns with PSG at the Parc des Princes and came away with a mighty impressive 2-3 win. Andreas Christensen scored the winner, while Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, and Ilkay Gundogan had world-class games. But none better than Man of the Match Raphinha, who was on the scoresheet …

The leader of Juventus’ parent company Exor, John Elkann, recently said the Bianconeri were starting from scratch. He made Cristiano Giuntoli the club’s latest sporting director and has now tasked the former Napoli man to rebuild the team. Juve is struggling this term, but the club did not expect much after struggling with several off-field problems in the last campaign. …

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Man City will win the Champions League, why Newcastle won’t sack Eddie Howe, why the Saudis don’t want the Pro League turning into a circus – and more!  Man …

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are going to attract record crowds when they face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, April 13. The noteworthy aspect of this game is that Sporting KC is hosting this game away from Children’s Mercy Park, its usual venue. Based on the demand Lionel Messi brings in for tickets, Children’s Mercy Park would be unable to …

According to Calciomercato, Napoli will not be exercising the option to turn the loan deal of Aston Villa’s Leander Dendoncker into a permanent transfer at the end of the season. The 28-year-old came to Villa Park from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2022 and spent 18 months there. At the request of Walter Mazzarri, the head coach at the …

April 12 – One more win is all that separates Bayer Leverkusen from their first ever German title having finished as runner-up five times. The club – unbeaten in the league all season – is on the verge of shedding the tag of ‘Neverkusen’ and ending a decade of dominance by Bayern Munich under Xavi Alonso. The title would be a testament …

Richarlison will miss Tottenham’s match against Newcastle United on Saturday, according to Ange Postecoglou. In the hopes of being able to play at St. James’ Park, the former Everton player missed their victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Postecoglou, however, has stated today that the 26-year-old is still unfit to play on Tyneside. The Tottenham manager said, as reported by …