Liverpool are keen on signing the Benfica defender Antonio Silva at the end of the season. According to Fichajes, they have joined Manchester United and Bayern Munich in the race to sign the 20-year-old central defender. Benfica value the talented defender at €100 million and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool are prepared to pay a premium for …
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Premier League considering scrapping VAR!
Clubs in the English top flight believe the use of VAR has been “damaging the relationship between fans and football”, according to a statement released by Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Introduced in the 2019/20 season, the purpose of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was to help officials make key decisions in matches. However, since its introduction, it has caused …
Read More »Howe asked if two signings are ‘close’ and hints at busy summer as Toon finalise plans
Speaking to the press this morning, Eddie Howe was asked about strong links to Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly, also discussing what looks set to be a big summer transfer window on Tyneside. The Athletic’s Chris Waugh quizzed Howe on reports surrounding Adarabioyo and Kelly, asking if the club are ‘close’ to securing any early deals. The boss’ response was …
Read More »Club need to grab UCL chance says Collymore
Aston Villa have had a taste of Europe this season, and whilst their Europa Conference League campaign was ultimately in vain, their football domestically has given them the platform to take things up a notch on the continent. After Tottenham Hotspur failed to defeat Man City, it meant that Villa were guaranteed to be in next season’s Champions League. It’s …
Read More »FIFA’s legends unveil five-pillar anti-racism programme
May 17 – FIFA unveiled a five ‘pillar’ initiative to combat racism in football at its Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. FIFA said the recommendations will be mandated across all 211 of its member federations. Using former players from its ‘Legends’ programme to come up with it action plan, FIFA said it will also engage them to carry out the introduction …
Read More »Thomas Tuchel will not continue at Bayern Munich amid Barcelona rumours
In what has been a major turn of events, coach Xavi Hernandez’s continuity in Barcelona is once again under threat. However, unlike earlier this year, Xavi is not leaving of his own volition but appears to have sparked anger from the Barça board of directors for his recent statements in which he highlighted the club’s financial limitations. This contradicted the …
Read More »Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Prediction: Team to Win, Form
The final matchday of the Bundesliga season brings an exciting clash between Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich. With the stakes high for both teams, this match promises thrilling football and significant implications for European qualifications. Current Form Hoffenheim Hoffenheim, currently sitting seventh in the Bundesliga table, enters the game following a dominant 6-0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98. This victory bolstered …
Read More »Arne Slot on a hiding to nothing says Collymore
After this weekend the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool will be over, and an official announcement will then be expected to announce the arrival of Arne Slot. The Dutch coach has garnered a reputation for playing bright, attacking football and that could be said to be ostensibly why the Reds targeted him in the first place. Klopp has enjoyed a …
Read More »Report: Juventus to sack Allegri today
Today could be the last day that Max Allegri works at Juventus, as the Bianconeri now consider his chapter at the club over. After qualifying the team for the next Champions League and winning the Coppa Italia, the Old Lady is now set to act on the future of their manager. Allegri has known for some time that this will …
Read More »Barcelona President Laporta Will Sack Xavi Imminently
Barcelona have reportedly decided to sack head coach Xavi at the end of the 2023-24 season. This sensational news comes mere weeks after the club announced Xavi would continue to serve as the first-team coach. Barcelona President Joan Laporta Furious With Xavi Over Pre-Match Comments According to some of the leading outlets in Spain, Barcelona have decided to sack Xavi …
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