According to reports this afternoon, Newcastle United are all set to sign experienced goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer. It’s claimed the 36-year-old stopper’s move to St James’ Park is a ‘done deal’ following Loris Karius’ release. The Bosnian left QPR at the end of the 2023/25 season and has bags of Premier League experience, previously playing for Chelsea, …

Poland and the Netherlands begin their Euro 2024 campaigns with a clash at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on Sunday.  The Group D clash will pit two very familiar opponents against each other with Poland and the Netherlands meeting four times competitively since 2020 alone — all in the Uefa Nations League. Oranje have dominated in those recent clashes, winning three and …

Lionel Messi has warned “nothing will be easy” for Argentina as they prepare to defend their Copa America crown. Messi was at his sparkling best as Lionel Scaroni’s men won their final warm-up game 4-1 against Guatemala in Washington, scoring twice to add to a brace from Inter striker Lautaro Martinez. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez’s own goal had given …

Slovenia and Denmark will begin their Euro 2024 campaigns on Sunday at the Stuttgart Arena. The Group C clash will pit two familiar opponents against each other, with Slovenia and Denmark finishing joint-top of their qualification group for this tournament on 22 points. However, it’s Denmark who dominated the head-to-head meetings between the two nations, winning 2-1 back in November …

With all eyes falling on Munich on Friday night, Germany opened this summer’s European Championships with a thumping 5-1 victory against a sorry Scotland. The tone was set in an electric Allianz Arena after just 10 minutes as Bayern Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz waltzed on to the ball to steer in the opener. Jamal Musiala’s ferocious strike almost punctured Angus …

Heading into the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona winger Raphinha finds himself in a quandary with regard to his future. The 27-year-old winger has already informed the Blaugrana that he does not wish to leave in the upcoming transfer window. Meanwhile, it has been suggested that Barça sporting director Deco, for now, is blocking the star forward’s departure. Despite that, …

Newcastle United have now been given the green light to press ahead with the moves for Lewis Hall and James Trafford. The Magpies have already completed the signing of Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer and they are looking to improve their squad further. Lewis Hall, who was on loan at Newcastle last season from Chelsea, will join the club …

Juventus continues their search for new midfielders as they close in on signing Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz. The Old Lady is also expected to make a move for Teun Koopmeiners during this transfer window. The Dutch midfielder has been on their radar for a long time due to his impressive performances with Atalanta. Juve is still working on reaching an …

Pat Nevin has compared Germany’s performance in their 5-1 thrashing of Scotland to Manchester City. Die Mannschaft dismantled the Tartan Army in style in Euro 2024’s opening match in Munich, going 2-0 up inside 19 minutes and outshooting their opponents 20-1 to the tune of 2.15-0.02 in the xG stakes. Goals from Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz gave the …

Eddie Howe has some big transfer decisions to make for Newcastle United this summer. The threat of Financial Fair Play still looms large, and whilst everything appears to be quiet at the moment, there could still be the need for the Magpies to sell at least one of their big stars. In the meantime, Howe and the Saudi Public Investment …