Adrien Rabiot’s relationship with Max Allegri was well-known and positive. The manager was instrumental in ensuring the midfielder remained at the club last season, emphasising that Rabiot was a key part of his plans. Rabiot has yet to extend his Juventus contract, with some reports suggesting he wanted to know the manager’s fate before committing. The midfielder knows Juventus wants …
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Barcelona midfield jewel is a certainty for Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 squad
With Barcelona’s campaign nearly finalized, the focus is gradually tilting toward the upcoming international tournaments this summer. With Euro 2024 commencing in Berlin on June 14, several Barcelona players are expected to be a part of the action with their respective national teams. Spain has especially been known to harbour a tremendous number of Barca stars, which is a trend …
Read More »Bayer Leverkusen make Bundesliga history after incredible season
Bayer Leverkusen have made Bundesliga history by becoming the first-ever side to go a full league campaign without losing a single game. For the first time in 12 years, a new Bundesliga champion has been crowned after Bayern Munich’s relentless dominance of the German top flight. Bayer Leverkusen has not only broken this incredible run but did it in spectacular …
Read More »Aston Villa initiate talks to sign former Chelsea midfielder
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa have initiated discussions to re-sign Ross Barkley from Luton Town. The report indicates that manager Unai Emery has sanctioned the move, signalling the club’s intent to bring back the former Everton and Chelsea midfielder. Aston Villa are reportedly actively working on a deal to secure Barkley’s services but face competition from several rival Premier …
Read More »Barcelona €50 million-rated attacker ‘tired’ of Xavi’s substitution treatment
As uncertainty continues to loom over the future of Xavi Hernandez, an increasing set of players are starting to voice their complaints over the management of the Barcelona coach, although not publically. It was reported yesterday that star striker Robert Lewandowski is unhappy over Xavi substituting him in four of the last five matches, as part of his plan to …
Read More »‘Knows how to transmit’ – Rayo Vallecano manager praises Barcelona boss Xavi
Amidst the transfer speculation and uncertainty surrounding Xavi Hernandez’s future, it is important to remember that Barcelona still have games left to play in La Liga. After a convincing 2-0 win over Almeria, with Fermin Lopez scoring twice, the Catalan giants must now divert their attention to Rayo Vallecano tomorrow on home soil. Speaking ahead of the game, Rayo Vallecano …
Read More »Journalist says Allegri knew he was not compatible with Juventus
Juventus just fired Max Allegri, but journalist Ivan Zazzaroni insists it was a relationship between two incompatible parties. Allegri’s second tenure at the Allianz Stadium has not been as successful as he and the club had hoped. The Bianconeri were optimistic that their team would improve when they brought Allegri back as their manager. While he was successful in his …
Read More »Supporter groups rebel against multi-club ownership
Investors purchasing stakes in multiple soccer teams has essentially skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, a 2023 report by UEFA, the governing body of the sport in Europe, revealed that more than 180 clubs across the globe were part of a multi-club ownership. To put this boom into perspective, there were less than 40 teams in such a structure a …
Read More »Chelsea hire new set-piece coach Bernardo Cueva from Brentford
Chelsea will have a new specialist set-piece coach from the start of the 2024/25 campaign after recruiting Bernardo Cueva from west London rivals Brentford. As reported by Fabrizio Romano via X.com , Chelsea will pay Brentford £750,000 in compensation for the 36-year-old. The move will see Cueva leave Brentford after almost four years, having joined the club’s coaching staff in September …
Read More »Just in: Barcelona manager target Roberto De Zerbi set to leave Brighton
The managerial merry-go-round in Europe continues as Brighton & Hove Albion have officially confirmed the departure of Roberto de Zerbi. The Italian tactician will leave Brighton at the end of the season and will become a free agent this coming summer. This news comes as a surprise to some, as De Zerbi had impressed in his short stint with the …
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