Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Destiny Udogie will miss this summer’s European Championship due to injury. The Spurs full-back has suffered a quadriceps injury while taking a shot on goal in training. Confirming the 21-year-old will now be ruled out for a prolonged period, Ange Postecoglou has explained how the ‘unfortunate incident’ has put the Italian out …
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Four-time UCL winners surprised by Xavi’s continuity at Barcelona – report
Despite initially opting to step down at the end of the season, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez will lead his side for an additional year. Xavi had been firm about his plans to leave the team in recent months, but after talks with Joan Laporta and others, he agreed to stay—provided he received specific assurances about new signings. However, during the …
Read More »Barcelona youngster not for sale this summer despite €200 million ‘hypothetical’ offer
Barcelona will be desperate to sell players during the upcoming summer transfer window as they look to return to the 1:1 rule in La Liga and safely splash the cash on players to cover the holes in the squad. However, they have decided that some of their assets are too valuable to offload, despite all the ongoing financial issues. Joan …
Read More »Concacaf reports record interest in Girls’ U15 Championship to be played across 3 countries
April 26 – A record 35 nations have expressed interest in competing in the 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U15 Championship to be held in August 5-11. The fifth edition of the competition will be split into three leagues hosted in three countries. Costa Rica will host League A, Trinidad and Tobago will host League B and Ariba will host League C. The …
Read More »Newcastle and Aston Villa battle to sign former Premier League midfielder
A highly sought-after midfield player who hopes to return to the Premier League in the upcoming weeks has been linked to both Newcastle United and Aston Villa. In an effort to move past a difficult season in which Eddie Howe’s team were seriously hampered by injuries and midfielder Sandro Tonali’s lengthy suspension, the Magpies are hard at work compiling a …
Read More »Masters slams FIFA’s lack of calendar consultation as European Leagues welcome UEFA’s new revenue model
By Andrew Warshaw April 26 – Premier League boss Richard Masters hit out at FIFA’s lack of consultation with European football today by saying there was a “chasm” of difference between how they and UEFA operate. Speaking at a press conference following the general assembly of the European Leagues, hosted by the Premier League, Masters said the proliferation of new …
Read More »Arsenal open contract talks with 26-year-old first-team star
Arsenal have reportedly opened contract talks with defender Gabriel. That’s according to a recent report from the Daily Mail’s Sami Mokbel, who claims the Brazilian centre-back has begun early discussions over the possibility of signing a new deal. Although the Gunners are in no danger of losing Gabriel, 26, with his current deal not set to expire until 2027, securing …
Read More »Juventus must deal with a Vlahovic problem before signing Zirkzee
Juventus continues to monitor Joshua Zirkzee, but they are not the only club interested in the impressive Dutchman. The striker is expected to leave Bologna at the end of this season, even if they qualify for the Champions League. The Bianconeri are a considerably bigger club, and he would jump at the chance to become one of their players as …
Read More »The new FFP rule that could see Newcastle “go for it” this summer
Newcastle could be set to splash the cash thanks to a new rule known as “anchoring”. Premier League clubs are said to be contemplating a new style of financial cap that could see Newcastle benefit from an increase in allowed transfer budget. Mark Douglas of i has reported that “anchoring” is set to be voted on by Premier League clubs. …
Read More »Gareth Bale lands first job after retiring from football
Following his retirement from football, Gareth Bale has joined Steph Curry’s ‘Underrated Golf’ as an ambassador for the tour’s maiden European run. Bale, 34, quit football after captaining Wales at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. During his playing career, the five-time Champions League winner was well-known for being an avid golfer. Bale is joining NBA star Stephen Curry in …
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