Spanish club Real Betis are closely monitoring the upcoming Championship play-off final between Leeds United and Southampton, as the outcome could significantly impact their transfer plans for midfielder Marc Roca. According to Estadio Deportivo, Betis are almost praying for a Leeds loss at Wembley, as it represents their best chance to re-sign Roca without a hefty financial outlay. Roca, currently …

Thiago Motta is set to join Juventus after his imminent departure from Bologna. The Emilia-Romagna side revealed on Thursday that the former midfielder has refused to sign a new contract with the club. Motta previously joined Bologna as their head coach in the fall of 2022. Despite disappointing spells at Genoa and Spezia, the coach worked wonders during his time …

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has made a strong indication that he has no wish to leave the club this summer, despite the interest from Chelsea in his services. The 30-year-old shot-stopper proved his quality time and again throughout 2023/24, helping his team avoid the fight against relegation despite the deduction of eight points. The Toffees eventually finished 15th, 14 points …

Ronald Araujo faces an uncertain summer at FC Barcelona despite being one of the captains of the team and an integral part of the club’s project. The Uruguayan international has a contract with the club until 2026 with a €1 billion release clause, but the club have tried to offer him a new deal. However, the centre-half is yet to …

Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has officially unveiled his provisional 30-man squad for Euro 2024. Gli Azzurri will enter the summer tournament looking to defend their European title. Italy previously edged England in the 2020 version (played in 2021 due to the pandemic) of the competition on penalty kicks. It was their first such title since 1968. Despite naming 30 players …

After his email blunders came to light this week following a couple of hard-hitting exclusives from Craig Hope, it’s been amusing to watch the ever-opinionated Simon Jordan tear into Dan Ashworth on talkSPORT. Jordan not only describes Ashworth as “gormless” for accidentally sending emails to his Newcastle account that revealed secret talks with Man Utd, but explains why he doesn’t …

On a recent episode of The Rest is Football podcast, football pundits and former England stars Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker found common ground in their praise for a standout Everton player. The two Match of the Day legends were unanimous in their acclaim for Jarrad Branthwaite, the 21-year-old centre-back whose performances this season have been nothing short of exceptional …

Barcelona’s finances continue to be an area of concern, but that has not stopped the club’s higher-ups from devising creative strategies to sign top-class players. Last year, despite being cash-strapped, the Blaugranes signed Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan. Now, heading into the 2024 summer transfer window, the Catalan giants have their eyes set on a former La Masia …

In a significant development reported by The Evening Standard, Arsenal and Albert Sambi Lokonga are set to part ways, marking a pivotal moment in the young midfielder’s career and Arsenal’s strategic squad management. This decision comes on the heels of Lokonga’s impressive loan stint at Luton Town, where his performances have garnered widespread acclaim. Lokonga, 24, joined Luton Town on …

The 2024/2025 season promises to be an exciting one for Juventus fans, with the team poised for a thrilling campaign in both Serie A and the Champions League. This article delves into a comprehensive preview of the season, highlighting key players like Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic, and examining Adrien Rabiot’s future. We also explore the impact of Bitcoin sports …