The Premier League is on the verge of witnessing history with Brighton reportedly in advanced talks to appoint Fabian Hurzeler as their new coach. The 31-year-old’s potential appointment would make him the youngest manager in Premier League history. This would, in fact, represent a significant shift in the league’s coaching landscape. Paul Barber, chief executive officer, and Brighton owner Tony …
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Should Juventus give Arthur a second chance under Thiago Motta?
Arthur Melo returns to Juventus this month and must decide his future once again. Despite being an important player at Fiorentina last season, La Viola decided against making his transfer permanent. Juventus has written him off as a player who needs to leave, and now they must find a solution for him again. Arthur has struggled since his move from …
Read More »Chris Sutton critical of Euro 2024 mistake regarding Everton star
Chris Sutton believes Gareth Southgate has made a mistake not taking Jarrad Branthwaite to the European Championships. Despite making his senior international debut in the Three Lions’ 3-0 pre-tournament friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Everton centre-back didn’t make Southgate’s final squad that will head to Germany. That means England will go into Euro 2024 without a left-footed centre-back, …
Read More »Copa America winners: From 1975 to present
Copa America 2024 kicks off on June 20th, and the anticipation is building. Looking back through previous competitions, the list of Copa America winners is somewhat bigger than what one may expect. Given the small nature of CONMEBOL and so few teams competing in the tournament, there are only so many options. However, the top international tournament in South America …
Read More »Liverpool offer support to ‘seriously ill’ former defender Hansen
Liverpool have sent their “thoughts and support” to Alan Hansen, their former defender who is seriously ill in hospital. Hansen made 620 appearances for the Merseysiders in a glittering playing career, winning eight league titles and three European Cups. He then turned his hand to punditry and was a regular on BBC’s Match of the Day until standing down in …
Read More »Jose Mourinho makes Euro 2024 predictions, including Cristiano Ronaldo and England
Jose Mourinho believes England and his native Portugal are among the main contenders for this summer’s European Championships. Alongside France, the two nations are many people’s picks as the most likely to leave victorious this summer, even more so than hosts Germany, holders Italy and three-time champions Spain. That is the opinion of former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Mourinho, …
Read More »Major blow for Czech Republic as Sadilek is ruled out
Czech Republic midfielder Michal Sadilek has been ruled out of Euro 2024 after sustaining a leg injury in a cycling accident. Sadilek, who plays his club football for FC Twente in the Netherlands, has been capped 24 timed by his country and captained the side in Friday’s 7-1 thrashing of Malta. The 25-year-old’s absence will be a big blow to …
Read More »Right wingers Newcastle could sign – Brazilian, Premier League duo, BVB star and Ligue 1 wildcard
One of the key positions for the club to strengthen is the right wing slot. Miguel Almiron and Jacob Murphy have been steady Premier League players, but neither offer the level of work rate and end product that Anthony Gordon does on the left side. Eddie Howe will be looking for a right forward who is productive in the final …
Read More »Dortmund willing to let ‘long-time’ Liverpool target leave this summer
Borussia Dortmund are willing to let forward Youssoufa Moukoko leave the club this summer, according to reports. Still only 19 years old, Moukoko has been with Die Schwarzgelben since joining from St. Pauli in 2016, making his senior debut as a 16-year-old back in November 2020. Since then, Moukoko has hit 18 goals and eight assists in 99 appearances for BVB across …
Read More »Del Piero insists he would follow Juventus to Serie B if he has to do it again
Club News June 9, 2024 – 4:00 pm Alessandro Del Piero has reflected on his playing career and the choices he made, including his decision to stick with Juventus when they were relegated to Serie B. Del Piero played in over 500 games for Juventus between 1993 and 2012, …
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