Saturday marked the first time in over one year that Tyler Adams started an English Premier League match and while some players might have been a little rusty on the field, the U.S. men’s national team captain shined in AFC Bournemouth’s midfield. Adams returned to club action on Saturday, logging 90 minutes in a 2-1 home win for the Cherries …
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Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: McKennie, Robinson, and more
Juventus’ quest to lift the Serie A title this season might be over, but Coppa Italia is very much at play for the Old Lady this spring. Weston McKennie and Juventus host Lazio on Tuesday in the semifinals of this season’s competition. McKennie logged 45 minutes on Saturday as Lazio defeated the Old Lady 1-0 in league play. The U.S. …
Read More »Barcelona captain’s future at the club depends on one key factor – report
Barcelona have already started the process of offloading players ahead of the summer transfer window as it has been reported that Marcos Alonso will be heading towards the exit door after his contract expires in the summer. Similarly, some of the players currently on loan, like Sergino Dest, Clement Lenglet, Eric Garcia, and Ansu Fati are also expected to leave …
Read More »Barcelona youth coach quietly making case to replace Xavi, board values his work
As we approach the final phase of the campaign, time is slowly and steadily running out for Barcelona as they look to finalise their coach for the season ahead. Xavi Hernandez announced he will be leaving at the end of the season, which forced the club to enter the search for a new manager. While many internal board members are …
Read More »Tuttosport reveals the six “untouchable” Juventus players ahead of summer Mercato
A report in the Italian press claims Juventus have pinpointed six of their players as “untouchables” ahead of the summer transfer market. Amidst the club’s financial difficulties, many sources suggested that the club would be willing to sell almost any player for the right price. While this statement may be more or less accurate, there are always stars who are …
Read More »Barcelona star Inigio Martinez leaves car to confront young fan
Barcelona star Inigo Martinez has been filmed in a heated confrontation with a young fan on the side of the road. Inigo Martinez spent 5 years at Athletic Bilbao after joining them from Real Sociedad. He played 177 appearances for them, scoring 17 and assisting 6 across all competitions. Last summer, he joined Barcelona on a free transfer, a move …
Read More »Barcelona decide to part ways with veteran defender in the summer
Despite being signed as a utility option to reinforce the squad’s depth, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez used Marcos Alonso quite frequently last season. The 33-year-old filled in for Alejandro Balde or Jordi Alba in the left-back position but also shone in the centre-back position by defending narrow leads and grinding out cagey wins. Alonso ended up playing one of his …
Read More »Inter Miami cannot win when Lionel Messi does not play
Saturday’s 1-1 draw at home against New York City FC saw Inter Miami drop points for the third time in the last four games. The lone win in those games came against DC United in a performance where Luis Suarez scored two goals to get the three points. Yet, the pair of losses and the draw have not come against …
Read More »“Every away ground” – Jack Grealish wonders why fans always “boo” him
Man City star Jack Grealish has proven himself to be one of the nicest and most considerate footballers in recent years, yet rival fans always boo him and the Englishman is wondering why? The 28-year-old moved to the Etihad Stadium from Aston Villa back in 2021 and that has brought more attention to the winger’s antics. The City footballer has …
Read More »Four Barcelona stars train despite Xavi giving the day off – report
As Barcelona enter the final stretch of the season, the Catalan giants have turned up the ante at a timely moment Indeed, Barcelona have been undefeated in their last 11 games and they intend to extend their form into the PSG clash, which promises to be a season-defining encounter. While Barça have been dealing with various casualties within their ranks, …
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