This summer brings two of the best international soccer competitions, the Euros and the Copa America. One encompasses Europe and the member nations of UEFA. The other tends to focus on just South America and the representatives from CONMEBOL with select other guests joining. The 2024 Copa America does not follow that trend, as a record 16 teams compete, meaning …

Juventus’ season has once again failed to meet expectations as they continue to work hard to secure a Champions League spot. Under Max Allegri, the team did not have European commitments this campaign and were expected to challenge for the league title. However, the Bianconeri have fallen short of that expectation, making them one of the underperforming clubs yet again. …

Unai Emery has told Aston Villa to sign Mario Hermoso this summer from Atletico Madrid according to reports. Villa are enjoying a brilliant season under Emery and are on the verge of a top four finish which will give them Champions League football next season. The Midlands outfit are seven points clear of Spurs having played a game more than …

At the moment, Brazil is experiencing a crisis of unparalleled proportions. Extreme inclement weather has battered the southern areas for almost a week, resulting in devastating floods. At least 100 people have died and 131 more have gone missing in the last week due to widespread flooding in southern Brazil caused by torrential rains. Approximately 200,000 individuals had to leave …

Arsenal legend David Seaman has warned Bukayo Saka he needs to stop making a meal of things every time he’s fouled. Saka is having another brilliant season, and has scored 20 goals for the first time in his career, with 16 of those coming in the Premier League. The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Gunners as they …

It would seem to only be a matter of time before Erik ten Hag is sacked as manager of Man United. The Dutchman just can’t seem to get a tune out of his underperforming stars, and the manner of the recent 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace is surely the low point of United’s 2023/24 season. This summer represents the first …

Massimo Pavan expects a reaction from Juventus when they face bottom-of-the-table Salernitana this weekend. Juve is eager to seal qualification for the Champions League as soon as possible as they continue to struggle to win games. Salernitana is no match for Juve, even though the Bianconeri are struggling, and it is one of those fixtures that Juve is expected to …

The loan move of Hakim Ziyech to Turkish side Galatasaray is set to become permanent at the end of the season. The obligation to buy clause will be activated following a successful loan spell for the 31-year-old in Turkey. Due to the terms of the loan, Chelsea won’t receive a transfer fee for Ziyech, but they could earn some money …

Thursday brings Aston Villa to Athens to take on Olympiacos in Piraeus in Leg 2 of the Europa Conference League semi-finals. The English side trails by two goals after the first leg. Still, the club sitting fourth in the Premier League is rearing for a comeback in Europe. To advance to the championship match against Club Brugge or Fiorentina, they …

Unai Emery and Monchi are building something special at Aston Villa, and three more points will see them qualify for the Champions League. That would put the seal on a wonderful season for the Midlands-based side who have upset the odds under the Spaniard’s tutelage. The team look reborn when compared with how poor they were under Steven Gerrard, and …