With the UEFA Euro 2024 set to kick off in under an hour with a clash between Germany and Scotland, the former have announced their starting lineup for the match. Germany, the hosts of the tournament, will lock horns with Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich and a Barcelona star features in their lineup. Indeed, veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan …

German police have encouraged England soccer fans to smoke weed during Euro 2024. It was recently reported that local officials were forcing tournament organizers to serve Three Lions fans beer with lower alcohol content. Beer typically averages around 5% alcohol, but drinks served ahead and during the game will only contain 2.8% alcohol. These fans can also only purchase two …

Ian Maatsen is set to leave Chelsea this summer and interest has now emerged from the Premier League in the form of Aston Villa.  The left-back spent the second half of this season on loan with Borussia Dortmund, which was a very productive spell for the Dutch star. The 22-year-old featured in 23 games for the Bundesliga club, scoring three …

Germany and Scotland’s line-ups for their Euro 2024 opener have been revealed. The majority of Scotland’s big names are fit to start, with Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Kieran Tierney all present in the XI selected by Steve Clarke. Southampton striker Che Adams is selected to start up front, with Lyndon Dykes missing the tournament due to injury. …

Club News June 14, 2024 – 7:00 pm Juventus has several players representing the Italy national team at Euro 2024, and the late call-up for Federico Gatti means they now have four stars in the Azzurri squad. The Old Lady has a longstanding tradition of providing Italy’s national team …

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While the world has its eyes set on the upcoming Copa America and European Championships, the offices in Barcelona see no rest. Coming off the back of a trophy-less season, Joan Laporta and Co. did not hesitate to axe Xavi and his staff and replace him with Hansi Flick. The German tactician swiftly sprung into action and was in Catalonia …

Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol has been discussing Michael Olise’s future following serious interest from Chelsea and Newcastle in the £60m Crystal Palace star. With The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealing yesterday that we’ve now made contact with Crystal Palace over a deal, Sky’s chief reporter insists Olise has been identified as the ‘perfect player’ to replace Miguel Almiron at Newcastle United. …

As the season comes to an end and clubs start preparing for the next one, FC Barcelona are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. Several players, who were out on loan, are set to return to Catalonia and Barcelona have their task cut out, in trimming down the squad. Barcelona to retain two loanees However, it appears Barcelona will …

As we close in on the start of the summer transfer window, the Barcelona board is working ’round the clock, scouring the markets for players who can ideally reinforce the squad for the season ahead. The Catalans have been linked with moves for quite a few players in recent weeks, with Manchester United’s Kobbie Maino becoming the latest to join …