As Toni Kroos steps into retirement, having played his final match for Real Madrid in the Champions League final, another veteran, Nacho Fernandez, finds himself at a crossroads. Nacho, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is deliberating whether to stay with Real Madrid. The alternative is to seek new opportunities elsewhere, notably in Major League Soccer or …

June 7 – A French group campaigning against homophobia in football have filed a complaint against Ligue 1 players Mohamed Camara, Mostafa Mohamed and Nabil Bentaleb and their clubs Monaco, Nantes and Lille. The ‘Bleus et Fiers’ (Blue and Proud) group’s complaint accuses the players and clubs of “public provocation towards hatred because of sexual orientation”. Mali midfielder Camara was …

June 7 – Euro 1988 winners the Netherlands outclassed Canada with four second-half goals to spoil Jesse Marsch’s debut as the Canadian men’s manager. Following a frustrating first half, Jeremie Frimpong, Memphis Depay, Wout Weghorst, and got on the scoresheet to hand the Canadians, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, a strong reminder of how far they still have to come. …

June 7 – The Premier League announced on Thursday that it will trial two new spending cap systems starting next season. The first system, known as the ‘Squad Cost Rules’, will restrict clubs in the English top flight to spending no more than 85% of their football revenue and net profit or loss from player sales on player expenses. The …

Barcelona are under severe pressure ahead of next season as they try to prepare their squad for what could be another gruelling season on the back of Real Madrid’s Champions League and La Liga-winning double campaign. Furthermore, Barça seem to be in no position to compete against their arch-rivals. They are struggling financially and cannot go toe-for-toe against Europe’s elite …

He may be on ‘gardening leave’ (if not sending ‘secret’ emails), but reports in Manchester claims Dan Ashworth has put England boss Gareth Southgate on the top of his list to become the next Man Utd manager. MEN report that Man Utd chiefs are reviewing the 2023/24 season and yet to make a decision on Erik ten Hag’s future, but …

Club News June 7, 2024 – 6:00 pm Juventus could win the race to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, even though he is also on the radar of Barcelona. The Bianconeri have been following him for several months as they look to improve their squad further this summer. …

Crystal Palace may have a tough time hanging on to their best players during the summer transfer window. Dynamic duo Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are currently the two most valuable players in the south London squad. Both players, despite battling injuries, led a late charge to guide Palace to a top-10 Premier League finish this past season. As a …

Many football fans might not know who Carlos Cuesta is but the Arsenal assistant coach is making big waves at the Gunners, and Granit Xhaka believes the 28-year-old is destined for the top of the sport.  The Spaniard was brought to the North London outfit back in 2020 to work under Mikel Arteta at the age of 25, now 28, …

Following Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig triumph, reports emerged claiming that they will target some big signings in the summer transfer window. And, it was suggested that one of the club president’s main targets for next season was Barcelona veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. Reports claimed that the former Manchester City captain was the dream target for Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek. Gundogan …