April 18 – Interim Spanish FA (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha says he has no intention of resigning despite an investigation being opened into his alleged role in an ongoing bribery scandal. Rocha, who has run the federation since Luis Rubiales was banned and later resigned following the infamous ‘Kissgate’ debacle, was expected to imminently take over permanently. But when he …
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Barcelona veteran surprised at teammates’ reaction to his criticism following PSG loss
Ilkay Gundogan has become a scourge for Barcelona whenever the team comes up with a mediocre performance. Tuesday’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain was one such case, with the midfielder launching a scathing criticism of the team’s performance on the night. Gundogan notably pointed out Ronald Araujo’s mistake and raised eyebrows by openly pointing out flaws in the team’s performance. Gundogan …
Read More »Fabregas says Mainoo should be midfield centerpiece at United
Cesc Fabregas has claimed that Manchester United needs to build their team around Kobbie Mainoo in the midfield. The former Spanish soccer star made the comments while speaking on BBC‘s Planet Premier League podcast. Fabregas previously played for Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Monaco before retiring after one season with Italian side Como. The Spaniard is widely regarded as one of …
Read More »Atalanta vs Liverpool confirmed team news: Darwin Nunez dropped
Liverpool travel to Bergamo on Thursday night hoping to overturn their 3-0 deficit to Atalanta in their Europa League quarter-final tie and if they do it, it will go down as one of the best achievements in Jurgen Klopp’s time at the Merseyside club. The Reds were hammered by the Serie A outfit last week at Anfield as the Premier …
Read More »Jimmy Butler suffered an MCL injury and is out several weeks
Last night, the Miami Heat were on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a play-in game. Philly was the #7 seed and Miami was the #8 seed. The winner of the game would earn the official #7 seed and a matchup vs. the Bucks in the first round. It was a battle from tipoff and the game went …
Read More »Brazilian winger Antony has claimed he is happy with his form at Manchester United
Manchester United winger Antony has made a bizarre claim regarding his performances this season. Manchester United’s ambitious £86 million signing of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax was met with high expectations. However, the reality has been far from the envisioned success story, especially as he enters his second season at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old’s lackluster performance in the 2023/24 Premier …
Read More »Barca hit with fine and stadium ban after racist fans run riot at PSG
April 18 – Barcelona have been fined for racist behaviour and other actions by their fans in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Paris St-Germain. In addition to the racism, UEFA also charged Barca over their supporters lighting fireworks and causing damage at the Parc des Princes. The Spanish club will have to pay a fine of €32,000. Barca …
Read More »Journalist insists Allegri’s future is in Giuntoli’s hands
Max Allegri’s future at Juventus hangs in uncertainty as the club strives to secure Champions League football for the upcoming season. Initially, Allegri seemed to have gained favour with the club’s supporters towards the end of 2023 and the beginning of this year, especially as his team led the Serie A standings. However, a significant dip in form has seen …
Read More »EFL games on USA TV to get improved viewing experiences
Soccer fans can look forward to improved USA EFL broadcasts starting in the 2024/25 season. The EFL (English Football League) has extended its partnership with global sports media company IMG through the 2028/29 campaign. This agreement aims to elevate production values across EFL competitions. The renewal comes after the EFL’s record domestic TV rights deal with Sky Sports. That deal …
Read More »“That feels like one to watch” – Journalist names three players on Newcastle’s shortlist
In a recent Q&A piece for The Athletic, North East reporter Chris Waugh was quizzed on Newcastle’s summer transfer plans and specifically asked if there were any names we should pay particular attention to. He revealed three names; Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and soon-to-be free agent Lloyd Kelly. Although the club are yet to …
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