Mark McKenzie has been a stalwart in Belgian side Genk’s backline since arriving in 2021, but reportedly could be on the move to England in the latest chapter of his club career. McKenzie is on the radar of Premier League side West Ham United, multiple Belgian outlets reported Thursday. The former Philadelphia Union homegrown defender’s current contract with Genk is …
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Tottenham tracking Leicester City midfielder
Tottenham are believed to be the latest club tracking Leicester City’s star midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Dewsbury-Hall is having a superb season as the Foxes aim to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking following relegation last season, but find themselves in an intense promotion battle with Leeds and Ipswich. The 25-year-old has been at Leicester since the …
Read More »Textor to face Brazilian sports court over allegations that corruption cost Botafogo 2023 title
April 4 – Botafogo owner John Textor could face up to a year’s suspension as he goes on trial at Brazil’s top sports court for failing to provide evidence for his claims of match-fixing in the Brazilian league. The American will face a disciplinary panel trial on April 15 at the Superior Court of Sport for Football. Textor has sparked …
Read More »Atalanta sets asking price for one of Juventus targets
Juventus has added several Atalanta players to their shopping list ahead of the end of this season. Max Allegri’s side admires how La Dea develops players and aims to invest in some of them. Teun Koopmeiners, Ederson, and Giorgio Scalvini are all on the radar of the Old Lady due to their outstanding performances for the Bergamo side. The player …
Read More »Barcelona president sends a message to the locker room ahead of PSG mega-match
Ahead of Barcelona’s all-important UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain, club president Joan Laporta has assured that the entire team is motivated. Laporta added no one is feeling the pressure at the moment. Rather, everyone is looking forward to the game in Paris with immense joy. “The truth is that we are in a sweet moment, a …
Read More »Spanish FA orders partial closure of Getafe stadium after racist insults
April 4 – Spanish top-flight club Getafe have been ordered to partially close their central stand for three matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the racial and xenophobic abuse suffered by Sevilla manager Quique Sánchez Flores and player Marcus Acuna (pictured) in Saturday’s league game. Referee Iglesias Villanueva stopped the match in the 68th minute as part of La Liga’s protocol against …
Read More »Magpies ready to pay €30 million for Robin Le Normand
Newcastle United are keen on signing the Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand. The 27-year-old defender has been linked with the move away from the Spanish club and clubs like Atletico Madrid and Napoli are securing his signature as well as per reports via SportWitness. The defender is reportedly valued at €40 million and Newcastle would be willing to pay …
Read More »La Masia defender unlikely to return to Barcelona this summer
Barcelona parted ways with a plethora of players on loan arrangements during the summer transfer window last year. One such player who was offloaded by the Blaugrana was Chadi Riad, who signed for Real Betis on a season-long loan deal with a €3 million purchase option. The Moroccan international, a product of La Masia, has established himself as a regular …
Read More »Chelsea defend Gallagher over mascot criticism
April 4 – Chelsea have condemned abuse of their England international midfielder Conor Gallagher after he was criticised for appearing not to acknowledge a high five from a black child moments before a Premier League match. The footage was taken in the tunnel at Stamford Bridge before Saturday’s game against Burnley with children lining up to escort players on to …
Read More »Mikel Arteta heaps praise on Emile Smith Rowe saying it’s a joy to watch him
Mikel Arteta revealed he loves watching Emile Smith Rowe following his man of the match performance against Luton at The Emirates on Wednesday night. The midfielder was handed a rare start as Arteta rested several key players and the 23-year-old made the most of the opportunity as he showed his manager and the Arsenal faithful what he is capable of. …
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