Brazil’s success in winning the vote to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok last Friday will undoubtedly provide a stimulus to, until now, a generally unloved women’s game in the country. The success over the Belgium-Netherlands-Germany (BNG) joint bid was significant – both for South American women’s football and in assessing where power currently lies in the murky …

Barcelona’s compromising financial state means very few players are safe from the chopping block this summer. Difficult departures are being considered the antidote to cure the financial crisis, which has given rise to several places staring at an uncertain future. Among them is Barcelona’s star centre-back, Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan has established himself as a key figure for the Catalan …

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has penned an emotional farewell message for team-mate Toni Kroos after he announced his decision to leave the game after the 2024 European Championship. Modric called Kroos a legend of the sport and admitted he would miss him dearly in Los Blancos’ start-studded midfield. Luka Modric & Toni Kroos Defined An Era At Real Madrid …

Even as we approach the final week of the 2023/24 campaign, the future of Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez remains shrouded in mystery. There is uncertainty about whether or not the Spaniard will continue at Camp Nou, especially amid distrust growing among the board members. In light of such uncertainty, it was reported recently that Barcelona officials flew to London to …

There are bound to be plenty of comings and goings at most clubs this summer, including Newcastle United. Eddie Howe needs to refresh his squad in certain areas in order that the Magpies can enjoy a better season in 2024/25 than they did in the recently-ended campaign. Newcastle want Mamardashvili With Financial Fair Play in mind, any purchases need to …

More details are beginning to surface regarding the fractured relationship between Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino. It was announced on Tuesday that the manager departed the club by mutual consent. The Argentine coach lasted only one season with the west London team. Pochettino’s place in the team previously seemed fairly secure after he managed to turn things around …

Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly considering making a move for Mauricio Pochettino this summer. The news comes less than a day after the Argentine manager parted ways with Chelsea by mutual consent. Mauricio Pochettino Has Left Chelsea After A Disappointing Season Expectations were sky-high when Chelsea appointed ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss Pochettino as manager ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. …

Newcastle United have discussed a potential move for Crystal Palace star Ebere Eze during a recent round of recruitment meetings. As revealed by The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, the England international is one of three exciting Premier League attackers who are under consideration, with Wolves’ Pedro Neto and Palace’s Michael Olise also cropping up in transfer talks. It’s believed they all …

Drama and Barcelona appear to have gone hand in hand over the past few years. The latest saga surrounding coach Xavi Hernandez has been marked by rumours of internal conflict. Despite speculation anticipated to have settled down once Xavi confirmed his continuity, revelations regarding the club’s dissatisfaction with the coach began doing the rounds after the coach shed light on …

There’s only one game left for Leeds United to play in their 2023/24 Championship season, and ‘the most expensive game in world football’ will pit the all whites against Southampton at Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final. A topsy-turvy end to the campaign could’ve seen one of the clubs go up automatically, but dips in form at just the wrong …