Hansi Flick appears to be moving closer to the Barcelona job with each passing day, as the management looks to finalise who is going to lead the team from the touchline next season. It has been well established that Barcelona will not continue with Xavi Hernandez, who has been informed of the board’s decision to sack him at the end …

The FA Cup final is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the British sporting calendar. It evokes memories of Jimmy Montgomery’s wonder save, Norman Whiteside’s curler, Keith Houchen’s diving header, the emotional post-Hillsborough disaster game between Liverpool and Everton, Eric Cantona’s volley, the list goes on and on. Hoping to write another chapter in the history books this …

Manchester City were interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta. The Premier League champions came close to signing the midfielder last summer but the move did not materialise due an investigation involving the midfielder for breaking betting rules. The Brazilian international has now been charged by the FA for spot fixing, putting his move to Man City and …

According to Carlos Monfort, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, had a meeting with club president Joan Laporta after his journey to London, where he crossed paths with Hansi Flick, who is seen as the probable successor to Xavi at the club. In their extensive discussion last afternoon, Deco shared the emotions stirred by his encounter with Flick in London.  It is …

According to The Times, West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta faces a lengthy ban that could stretch for years after he was charged by FA for breaking betting rules. Paqueta was charged on Thursday afternoon, and the Football Association subsequently verified the whole particulars of an astounding case. The West Ham midfielder is suspected of getting intentionally booked in an …

Miguel Almiron’s agent has been speaking about the winger’s future after links with a summer move away from St James’ Park. The player’s representative, Daniel Campos, claims “other Premier League clubs” have been in contact about his availability and hints that Saudi interest remains, but he claims he is “comfortable” at Newcastle and not a player the club plan to …

Xavi is in a state of uncertainty and anxiety at Barcelona. He is waiting for an important meeting scheduled for the beginning of next week, as in this meeting, club president Joan Laporta, sporting director Deco, and the delegated commission are expected to inform him that he will not be continuing as the team’s coach. This comes just three weeks …

It is a summer of change at Liverpool as new manager Arne Slot prepares to take charge of the club to succeed Jurgen Klopp. The new manager will bring his signings to the club and build the team according to his philosophy. A lot of existing players at the club might be moved on and some new faces will arrive …

Spanish national team coach Luis de le Fuente has said that he is a big fan of Barcelona midfielder Pedri, adding that he is the kind of footballer who never fails.  The Euro 2024 Championship is fast approaching and national team selectors are starting to announce their squads.  For Spain, coach De la Fuente is set to announce his squad …

After guiding Ipswich Town to back-to-back promotions, Kieran McKenna is a manager in demand. The former Man United coach, 38, is on the radar of Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea, with The Times (subscription required) suggesting that both clubs are willing to pay a compensation fee to Ipswich as well as meeting McKenna’s financial demands. Given how well he’s …