Barcelona are staring at a difficult summer ahead. The club are expected to go through a major overhaul, with even Xavi Hernandez announcing his desire to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season. Xavi’s potential exit, coupled with an inflated salary mass might force Barcelona to sell a host of star players. Moreover, it will make the job …
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Everton files appeal to reduce second points deduction
Everton issued an appeal against the second points deduction from just one week ago. The Premier League docked the Merseyside club two points for violations of profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR). Premier League regulations state no club can lose $134 million over three years. However, Everton’s financial records showed losses of $112.5 million in the 2022/23 campaign. The ensuing two-point …
Read More »Newcastle closing in on first summer signing as target rejects new deal – Report
According to reports this afternoon, Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly. In an exclusive for HITC, Graeme Bailey reports that the versatile defender has turned down a contract offer at the Vitality, despite the Cherries offering to make the soon-to-be free agent one of their top earners. It’s believed we are stepping up our …
Read More »Uruguay opts for Nike for Copa America in initial one-tournament deal
April 15 – The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has announced Nike as the kit supplier for Uruguay’s senior team at the upcoming Conmebol Copa América in the United States that kicks off June 20. This decision comes after a tender process initiated on March 15. The news breaks after Uruguay were strongly linked to a switch to Adidas as their official …
Read More »Declan Rice claims Aston Villa player never stopped running vs Arsenal
Following Aston Villa‘s 2-0 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Declan Rice was full of praise for one player. Villa defeated the Gunners in a surprising result that has changed the course of the Premier League title race. That Arsenal defeat has put Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the driving seat at the top of the Premier League standings. …
Read More »Barcelona’s ‘economic levers’ raised more than €800 million in revenue
While Barcelona have recovered on the sporting front, with the Catalans undefeated in their last 13 games, financially, there are still some concerns yet to be resolved. Barça will be gunning to return to the 1:1 rule in La Liga this summer, as the departure of key players can be expected to take place. Upon his appointment as Barcelona’s President …
Read More »Juventus considering alternatives for Rabiot & Koopmeiners – The list revealed
Juventus might have to do without Adrien Rabiot next season, while signing Teun Koopmeiners remains a daunting task. So who could the club sign to bolster the midfield department? As we all know by now, Rabiot’s contract with the club will expire at the of the season. The player himself admitted that his future could lie elsewhere. In the last …
Read More »Chelsea ahead of Arsenal for striker
Chelsea may reportedly have been handed a potentially significant boost in the pursuit of the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer as Arsenal now seem to have switched their focus to Joshua Zirkzee. The young Dutch forward has impressed with Bologna this season and may be considerably cheaper than Osimhen, who has also been strongly linked with Chelsea …
Read More »Mark Diagneault is the run-away favorite to win Coach of the Year
Heading into the final day of the 2023-24 regular season, a lot had yet to be determined for playoff seeding. The Western Conference did not have their #1 seed locked in yet. Additionally, play-in spots were filled after a thrilling day of basketball. Going 7-3 in their final 10 games were the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished with a 57-25 …
Read More »Dream weekend, Howe magic, mental stats and Man Utd beware – New podcast!
The NUFC Blogcast is back once again, as me and Ed looks back at Saturday’s stunning 4-0 win over Spurs and a dream weekend for Newcastle United in the race for European football (Listen here or press play the play button below) We start by looking back at Saturday’s perfect day at St James’ Park, discussing Eddie Howe’s master plan and …
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