Joshua Zirkzee is the subject of transfer interest from Juventus and several clubs, including Arsenal. The Dutchman has just finished one of his best seasons with Bologna, and his impressive performances have helped them qualify for the Champions League next term. Zirkzee is prepared to spend another season at Bologna, even though his manager, Thiago Motta, has left. Juventus would …

Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has officially revealed his 25-man provisional squad for Euro 2024. The Red Devils will enter the summer tournament in Germany looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2022 World Cup. Despite being favorites to win Group F, Belgium failed to qualify for the knockout round at the competition in Qatar. Tedesco’s squad will soon convene at …

Chelsea have joined the race to sign defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free, despite Newcastle being in the driving seat in negotiations with the player’s representatives according to reports. Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie took to X to say the London club have offered the defender a contract while Manchester United have also joined the race for the player’s signature. …

May 27 – Former Croatian U21 international and Hajduk Split player Filip Krovinovic (pictured) was attacked by Lokomotiv Zagreb fans in the capital city of Zagreb after a league game Lokomotiv Zagreb and Hajduk Split. The incident happened on Saturday night, a day after Hajduk had beaten Lokomotiv 5-2. “Last night in Zagreb, our first team member Filip Krovinović was …

With Hansi Flick’s imminent appointment as Barcelona manager, Cules can expect to see a renewed team with principles that may contrast with Xavi Hernandez’s outlook. And it appears one of the major changes under Flick could be Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto potentially leaving the club. Roberto’s renewal has slowed down Despite being close to striking a contract extension with Roberto …

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tim Howard has insisted that Kobbie Mainoo should emulate Arsenal star Declan Rice. The 19-year-old phenom has burst onto the scene, compiling five goals and an assist in 32 appearances in the campaign. His final goal of the 2023/24 season was the eventual winner in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Mainoo’s goal helped the Red …

England progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship by beating Spain 3-1 in their final group game on Monday night. The Young Lions – who thrashed France 4-0 in their group opener – needed to win after losing 4-1 to Portugal three days earlier. Sixteen-year-old Chelsea forward Shim Mheuka got England off to a perfect start with …

May 28 – Exporting and importing talent from around the world is a key indicator for growth in football, with leading Women’s football leagues increasingly turning to expatriates to strengthen both squads on the pitch, and help develop fan bases off it. As Women’s professional football further expands, more data has been made available with a CIES Football Observatory analysis …

Light is slowly being shed on the reasons behind Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s decision to sack Xavi, and it is clear that the misalignment of ideologies between the management and the board was the primary cause. Xavi wished to phase out several players from the current team in June, one of whom notably was Robert Lewandowski. In a recent report, …

With the four youngest players in the Spain Euro 2024 squad coming from Barcelona, there is a clear indication of development in the team. Granted, Spain does not have the youngest group based on the current ages of its provisional squad. For reference, the average age of Luis de la Fuente’s crop is 26.7 years old. England has a 33-man …