June 20 – With all eyes still very much on Euro 2024, across the Atlantic in Atlanta the Copa America gets under way tonight with the opening game between Canada and two-time defending champions Argentina. With the United States as hosts, the next few weeks sees North American sides take on those from Central and South America teams in a …
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Germany 2-0 Hungary: Die Mannschaft Become The First Team To Reach EURO 2024 Round Of 16
Germany 2-0 Hungary: Die Mannschaft Become The First Team To Reach EURO 2024 Round Of 16 – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aiming to build on their blistering start against Scotland, UEFA EURO 2024 hosts Germany locked horns with Group A rivals Hungary on Matchday 2. Hungary, who lost to Switzerland on Matchday 1, needed at least a point to give …
Read More »Chelsea confident over Man Utd target
Chelsea are understood to be confident over the potential transfer of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, with Manchester United and Newcastle now looking to be out of the race for his signature. Sources close to Palace have denied that Olise has been offered a new contract, CaughtOffside understands, with the position of the club being that the Frenchman is for …
Read More »Messi, Valverde, Diaz, Vinicius – who will take home the award?
South America is known for producing some of football’s finest ever players and the Copa America will see some of the best current stars go head-to-head. The 2024 tournament kicks off in a matter of days, with favourites Argentina and Brazil boasting squads packed with brilliant players. But that is not where the talent ends, with some of Europe’s finest …
Read More »Spalletti wants more of the same from Italy against Spain who ‘always play the same way’
June 20 – Italy and Spain renew their rivalry with a ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2024 at stake in their Group B clash. The heavyweight prize fight will allow one side to seize the initiative in the group of death and in control of their destiny as different routes to the final begin to take shape. Italy …
Read More »Manchester United owner Ratcliffe admits it could take three years to improve fortunes
It will take “two or three summer windows” to get Manchester United into a “better place”, according to new minority shareholder Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion acquisition of 28 per cent of United earlier this year came with responsibility for the playing side at Old Trafford and his Ineos group have already carried out several internal reviews on how to transform …
Read More »Arne Slot already comments on Liverpool’s 12:30 Premier League opener
A new era at Liverpool begins on August 17 as Arne Slot takes over as the Reds’ head coach away at Ipswich Town and the Dutch coach has already made a comment about the 12:30 kick-off time. It is fair to say that his predecessor Jurgen Klopp did not like this timeslot and often complained about it for various and …
Read More »Bulgarian champions Ludogorets set to begin construction on Huvepharma Arena revamp
June 20 – Bulgarian champions Ludogorets are poised to begin a large-scale reconstruction of the club’s Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad, according to Angel Petrichev, the club’s executive director who was speaking before the start of the team’s summer training camp. Petrichev said that all the necessary building permits are currently being awaited so that the club can begin the reconstruction …
Read More »Barcelona and Nike on the cusp of ‘historic agreement’ – €90m yearly payment, €150m signing bonus
It has been some time since Barcelona and Nike finally worked out a deal to continue their partnership after a period of uncertainty and drama. Although the deal seems to be moving forward, there has been no official announcement yet. Not much has been shared with the public since the initial details were revealed. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona …
Read More »Chelsea have three bids rejected
Chelsea have reportedly made three bids for Atletico Madrid‘s talented young striker Samu Omorodion this summer, one as high as €50million. Still, it seems that despite these offers the Blues are struggling to persuade Atletico to sell the 20-year-old, according to Spanish outlet Relevo. Omorodion could be an exciting option for Chelsea, but Madrid have said no to all the …
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