Euro 2024 is providing another thrilling chapter in the storied rivalry between Italy and Spain. This Mediterranean derby, the 41st clash between the two teams since the 1920s, has seen ‘La Furia Roja’ emerge victorious 13 times; the Azzurri claim 11 wins and a total of 14 draws. The rich history and intense competition between these two powerhouses make this …

Federico Chiesa’s career has been blighted by injuries, especially since he moved to Juventus. Since the club signed him, the attacker has missed around half of its competitive games, which is far from the ideal scenario for any team. Chiesa is one of the finest attackers in European football when he is fit, but since his last long-term injury, he …

Xavi Simons will have a big decision to make soon on his future at Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Arsenal in this summer’s transfer window. Arsenal have asked about Simons, CaughtOffside understands, and the Netherlands international’s future has been discussed in further depth today by French football expert Jonathan Johnson as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily …

Copa America — the South American counterpart of the European Championship — is back! Defending champions and record 15-time winners Argentina will kick off the competition on Thursday night (June 20), taking on Canada at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atalanta. Over the following weeks, the best 16 teams across CONMEBOL and CONCACAF will battle it out to reach the final …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed it is almost impossible for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher to join Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. Romano believes although Gallagher has been transfer-listed, the Blues will not sell him for less than £50 million ($63.49 million), which is nearly impossible for Los Rojiblancos to pay. Chelsea Star Conor Gallagher Linked With …

In a fresh development, Oriol Domenech on Catalunya Radio has claimed that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has requested the club to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong as a priority. Barcelona are assessing their options for the right-back position with the idea of retaining Joao Cancelo’s loan deal from Manchester City gaining prominence. However, with the Cityzens planning for a …

New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick wants the club to go shopping in the summer transfer window, as he believes the squad is not good enough to fight on all fronts. The German manager has reportedly asked the Blaugrana to add a backup goalkeeper in the coming months, having already requested a new pivot, full-back, and left-winger. After winning the La …

Paris Saint-Germain are gaining ground against Real Madrid in the race for the transfer of Lille centre-back Leny Yoro, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that there is plenty of interest in Yoro this summer, and it could be that the Premier League will be his next …

Hansi Flick’s appointment as Barcelona head coach comes at an opportune time, as he will be overseeing a pivotal moment of the year: the summer transfer window. The German tactician has not yet managed an official match, but he will have the freedom to experiment with the squad’s personnel and collaborate closely with the board members. And one of the …

England and Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has lauded teammate Phil Foden, asking his critics not to judge him after just one performance. Walker also backed Foden to “rise to the occasion”, suggesting he has the quality to become one of England’s star performers in the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024). England & Manchester City Ace Phil Foden Has Received …