Ahead of another Premier League season for Leicester City, manager, Enzo Maresca, has made a forceful point with regards to the Foxes transfer business this summer. Though they were reeled back in after starting the 2023/24 Championship season like a steam train, Leicester finally got their just rewards for an excellent campaign, and the title to boot. However, as has …
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Barcelona hold important meeting to analyse Girona loss and discuss future plans
Following a disappointing defeat to Girona, Barcelona returned to training on Wednesday afternoon, with their focus set on the upcoming crucial match against Real Sociedad on Monday. Victory is imperative for the Blaugrana to maintain their hopes of securing second place in La Liga, which is now considered a key objective. Important summit at Ciutat Esportiva The day at Ciutat …
Read More »Leverkusen unbeaten run tops grandeur of Arsenal invincibles
Bayer Leverkusen, for the first time in its history, is the Bundesliga champion. Confirming that status with five games to go in the league, Xabi Alonso’s side broke Bayern Munich’s hegemony. Yet, the more impressive feat is the manner in which the Spanish manager has conducted this German orchestra in 2023/24. Bayer Leverkusen is yet to lose a game in …
Read More »Boston Celtics shift to odds-on for first NBA title since 2008
For the first time this season, the NBA has an odds-on championship favorite – the Boston Celtics. In the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown era, Boston have made seven consecutive postseason appearances – with the previous six including one trip to the NBA Finals and four to the Eastern Conference Finals. At this stage, the Celtics are expected to win …
Read More »Estevao Chelsea, Casemiro Man Utd exit
This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive transfer news via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io A big story circulating yesterday was about Chelsea being confident of signing Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian. My understanding is that talks have been taking …
Read More »Nunez throws his Liverpool social media pictures out the pram after fan criticism
May 8 – Striker Darwin Nunez has responded to his online critics by deleting all Instagram evidence of his Liverpool career, thrusting his future into doubt as the transfer window looms. The Uruguayan deleted every picture relating to his time at the club, leaving only photos taken from his time with the national team and former side Benfica. He added …
Read More »Barcelona veteran set to sign a new 1+1 contract, agreement in place
Sergi Roberto has spent the entirety of his career at Barcelona, having risen through the ranks at the club’s factory of talents, La Masia. Roberto made his debut for Barcelona’s first team in 2010 and continues to be a part of the squad dynamics. As he nears the end of his contract, the possibility of him hitting the exit door …
Read More »What is Juventus latest stance on Dusan Vlahovic?
Juventus has been surrounded by rumours about Dusan Vlahovic’s future as the Serbian continues to shine for them. Vlahovic is enjoying his best season at the club since joining, and Juventus is delighted with his performance. The Bianconeri intended to sell him last summer, with Romelu Lukaku lined up as his replacement. However, they are now pleased he didn’t find …
Read More »UN adopts May 25 as ‘World Football Day’
May 8 – Football fans around the world now have a day to celebrate the world’s most popular sport every year – May 25. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming that date as World Football Day. The date marks the 100th anniversary of the first international tournament in history which took place on May 25, 1924, …
Read More »Tammy Abraham open to Premier League return
Although he’s yet to be announced, the Julen Lopetegui era at West Ham United could be just around the corner. David Moyes will likely get a decent send off after the Hammers play Luton Town this weekend, a game that the Hatters must win to give themselves any chance of staying up. West Ham looking at Tammy Abraham The Scot …
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