Every summer, soccer fans eagerly await the announcement of which club teams will be visiting the United States for a series of exhibition matches. Friendlies are useful for teams in two ways. One great thing about them is that they help you get in shape for matches before the new season starts. The soccer season in Europe, for example, often …

Barcelona’s biggest problems, over the last few months, has been solving their managerial woes after Xavi announced that he intends to leave the club at the end of the season after the 3-5 defeat to Villarreal at home. Since then, the club have been in an upwards struggle to convince Xavi to stay as they believe that changing the manager …

When Inter Miami and Lionel Messi visit Gillette Stadium this weekend, New England Revolution expects record-breaking attendance. More than 60,000 people are anticipated to attend the game in Foxborough. However, it is quite unlikely that anybody will know until at least an hour before kickoff if the Argentine will be starting. On Saturday, Inter Miami will face off against the …

West Ham are in talks with former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui as David Moyes looks set to leave the London club at the end of the season.  The Scot has done a great job at the London Stadium but many fans have had enough of the 60-year-old’s style of play considering the creative players they have within their squad. West …

The meeting between Deco and Xavi has finally concluded at the club’s offices, with the next few hours termed as decisive. The Spaniard must now decide if he actually wants to continue as the coach of Barcelona, pending the approval of Joan Laporta. On the back of the same, Javi Miguel has reported that Deco, during the meeting, imposed two …

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Despite no trophies to show for this season, it appeared the club and coach Xavi Hernandez were close to agreeing on a plan for him to continue leading the team. In fact, it was previously reported that President Joan Laporta had certain requirements for the 44-year-old club legend to remain. But the situation has turned around drastically, as Xavi now …

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim is a man in demand and it is being reported that the Portuguese coach is being monitored by Chelsea should the Blues part ways with Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season.  The Argentine coach took over at Stamford Bridge last summer but the campaign has been a disaster for the West London club. …

The coming weeks could prove to be crucial in the context of Xavi Hernandez’s future at Barcelona. Both parties are currently involved in a discussion over the Spaniard’s continuity at the club. Earlier in the year, Xavi had announced his desire to leave the club at the end of the season. But Barcelona have performed significantly better this year, despite …

Lele Adani is one of Max Allegri’s most vocal critics, and it’s widely known that he disagrees with the manager’s tactical approach. Adani is particularly displeased with Allegri’s defensive style of play, especially considering the attacking talent at his disposal. Allegri’s conservative tactics often force the team to defend more in games, a strategy that Adani finds frustrating. While there …