Barcelona and Girona were involved in multiple negotiations last summer, with the Catalan notably sending Eric Garcia and Pablo Torre on loan, whereas Oriol Romeu joined for a fee of €3 million. The coming summer could be a busy one as well for the two Catalan teams, with Girona, in particular, keen on re-signing Romeu. Girona interested in two Barcelona …
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Arteta Arsenal deal, Sesko Chelsea
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Read More »Best Champions League Comebacks Ever: Istanbul 2005 and more
The UEFA Champions League is renowned for its dramatic matches and astonishing comebacks. Over the years, several teams have defied the odds to secure unforgettable victories. Here, we rank the top five greatest comebacks in Champions League history. 5. Deportivo La Coruña vs. AC Milan (2003/04 Quarter-finals) First Leg: AC Milan 4-1 Deportivo La Coruña Second Leg: Deportivo La Coruña …
Read More »Motta backed to revive Juventus after his work at Bologna
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi believes Thiago Motta will make Juventus a top club again as the Bianconeri close in on appointing him as their next manager. The ex-midfielder has left his role as the Bologna manager in preparation to become the next Juventus coach. The Bianconeri are convinced he is the right man for the job and are looking to …
Read More »Chelsea eye €22m Bologna defender
Chelsea have reportedly knocked on the door of Bologna about the potential transfer of talented young defender Riccardo Calafiori. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! The 22-year-old has shone in Serie A and now seems to have a host of suitors this summer, with Chelsea showing a particularly strong interest, according to Tuttosport. Calafiori could supposedly …
Read More »Canaries appoint Dane Thorup as new head coach
Norwich City have appointed FC Nordsjaelland manager Johannes Hoff Thorup as their new head coach after the clubs agreed a compensation package. The 35-year-old Dane has signed a three-year deal to replace David Wagner, who was sacked less than 24 hours after the Canaries were humbled 4-0 at Leeds in the Championship play-off semi-final at Elland Road. 𝙷𝚎’𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 🤝 …
Read More »Inside Spain: Hansi Flick in at Barcelona, why Xavi is out, and strange Real Madrid stories
Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond. Barcelona completed their U-turn on Xavi Hernandez, appointing Hansi Flick as the new boss. Xavi’s sacking was confirmed last Friday, and while there were plenty of …
Read More »Dan Ashworth and Man Utd in deep trouble
Dan Ashworth may have seriously damaged not only his reputation but also his chances of winning any reduced terms during arbitration and his bank balance. Before we delve into what’s happened and more importantly what could happen next, it’s important to know that other than those involved no one knows the fine print of any contract. In early February Ashworth …
Read More »Barcelona midfielder not considering summer exit amid interest from Turkey
Ilkay Gundogan left the treble-winning Manchester City project to fulfil his dream of playing for Barcelona last summer. The midfielder’s first year at the club may not have gone his way in terms of accolades, but it is safe to say that the German star was one of the team’s best players all season. Despite operating deeper in midfield than …
Read More »Independiente del Valle vs Liverpool Prediction
Thursday’s Copa Libertadores clash between Independiente del Valle and Liverpool promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams needing a win to advance from Group F. Here’s an in-depth look at the matchup, including team form, news, and predictions. Match Preview Independiente del Valle Independiente del Valle has had a mixed run in this year’s Copa Libertadores. Currently, their …
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