The 2024/25 Premier League will have a distinctly southern feel in England. With Burnley and Sheffield United going down and Leeds failing to win Sunday’s promotion playoffs, just a handful of teams in next season’s competition hail from northern towns and cities in England. In total, there will be five teams from the north. The two Merseyside clubs join the …

May 29 – Frank Pauw has been elected the new chairman of the Dutch FA (KNVB), succeeding Just Spee. If elected, Jaenet Van Der Laan would have become the first female boss of Dutch football.  Pauw clinched the presidency with 31 votes. Opponents Hans Nijland and Van Der Laan received 20 and seven votes respectively. Pauw said he “was surprised …

The appointment of Hansi Flick is set to bring forth a series of changes to the Barcelona team this coming summer. There are many players who could stand to benefit from the arrival of the German tactician, including the players Flick has worked with in the past. Robert Lewandowski: A vital cog in Flick’s setup A recent report from Alex …

Greenland has formally requested membership in CONCACAF, the North American and Caribbean Association Football Confederation. They are taking a giant leap towards their goal of competing on a global scale with this. Since the Danish autonomous region had problems gaining admittance to UEFA due to its political position, this adjustment is welcome. On May 13, Greenland submitted its application to …

May 29 – With FIFA having changed the frequency of the men’s and women’s U17 World Cup to annual events, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has similarly had to rethink its competition structure in order to create qualifying competitions for the FIFA tournaments. For the men’s U17 World Cup, the competition has been expanded to 48 teams, with Qatar hosting …

According to a recent report from talkSPORT, Southampton are keen on bringing West Ham United striker Danny Ings back to St Mary’s Stadium this summer. Despite a challenging stint at West Ham United, where Ings managed to score only three Premier League goals over two seasons, the 31-year-old remains a cherished figure among Saints fans. His memorable 22-goal haul during …

A huge summer awaits FC Barcelona with the club ushering in a new era with Hansi Flick taking over as manager from Xavi Hernandez. The summer transfer window is set to be a pivotal one for the Catalans, with some changes expected in the roster. Players like Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong have been touted as possible departures to …

Netherlands goalkeeper Justin Bijlow has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly interested in signing him. According to recent reports, new Liverpool manager Arne Slot is keen to bring Bijlow to Anfield. Slot, who recently moved from Feyenoord, views Bijlow as an ideal back-up to Alisson Becker. Caoimhin Kelleher …

Poland head coach Michal Probierz has officially unveiled the team’s provisional squad for Euro 2024. The manager selected 29 players in his latest roster, but the squad must be reduced ahead of the tournament. Nevertheless, all of the players get a chance to impress the manager during two friendly matches. Probierz will first lead Poland against Ukraine on June 7. …

According to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are going to make a move for Nottingham Forest attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi before the 30th of June. The North London club plans to exploit Nottingham Forest’s financial difficulties to secure the player at a reduced fee. Nottingham Forest’s financial challenges Nottingham Forest have been grappling with off-the-pitch issues, including a points …