The situation surrounding Xavi Hernandez and his future at FC Barcelona has been dominating the headlines in recent weeks. The 44-year-old has already confirmed his decision to step down from his managerial position at the end of the season. However, since that announcement in January, Barça have been on a terrific run of form, prompting the club administration, led by …
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Haaland to hold the key to Xavi u-turn?
Since Xavi Hernandez effectively tendered his resignation at Barcelona, the first-team have gone on a great run. Though success in both La Liga and the Champions League is unlikely, the fact is that it is still possible. If Paris Saint-Germain have an off night in the quarter-finals, Barca are perfectly capable of beating them, and they’ve a favourable semi-final draw …
Read More »Why did the Panthers keep Hayden Hurst out last season?
In 2023, the Carolina Panthers had a league-worst record of 2-15. It was a disastrous season for the team and one they’d like to forget. During Week 10 of 2023, TE Hayden Hurst suffered a concussion and proceeded to miss the rest of the season. That caused concern for Hurst moving forward. However, the 30-year-old recently cleared that all up …
Read More »Toon on the brink as new signing bags hat-trick – All eyes on Sunday for Wor Lasses
Whisper it quietly or shout it from the rooftops, whichever is your want. But whatever way you chose to say it, there’s one fact that Sunday’s home victory over Liverpool Feds at Kingston Park confirmed. Wor Lasses are now just one win away from the FA WNL Northern Premier Division Championship and promotion to the FA Championship. What a win …
Read More »Chelsea star Alfie Gilchrist could leave on loan next season
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Read More »Lazio star admits Juventus made life tough for them yesterday
Lazio star Matias Vecino acknowledged that as soon as Juventus scored against them last night, the task became tougher for his team in their Coppa Italia semi-final first leg. Having been defeated by the same opponent in the league over the weekend, Juventus were eager to avenge that loss. Lazio put up a strong performance in the first half, with …
Read More »The Falcons haven’t had a player record 10+ sacks in a single-season since 2016
In recent years, the Falcons have heavily invested in their offense through the draft. Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson were all first-round picks. This offseason, Atlanta dumped more money into their offense by signing Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal. What about their defense? Specifically their lackluster pass rush over the last five-plus years. …
Read More »Jonathan Kuminga will return on Thursday for the Warriors
With a 104-100 win on Tuesday vs. the Mavericks, the Warriors are now 41-34 this season. That is 10th in the Western Conference with seven games left. For their last four contests, the team has been without PF Jonathan Kuminga who’s having a breakout season. Luckily, the team is on a five-game win streak and has been able to play …
Read More »Kepa returning to Stamford Bridge this summer
It’s been an horrific 2023/24 campaign for Chelsea with Mauricio Pochettino having to contend with so many injuries, and now it appears he will need to potentially find room for a player that flopped at the club before being loaned out. The past couple of seasons at Stamford Bridge have been a bit of a circus, and the question on …
Read More »Sextuple-winning coach ‘crazy’ about Barcelona job, willing to wait
Barcelona will have a few important decisions to make in the months to come, the most important of which revolves around the coaching vacancy. With Xavi announcing his desire to leave Camp Nou in the summer, Barcelona must finalise a replacement. Joan Laporta, though, has indicated that any coach willing to join Barcelona may have to wait until the end …
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