Familiar foes Spain and Italy locked horns at a packed Veltins Arena on Matchday 2 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024), knowing a win would see them move into the Round of 16 as Group B winners. Both teams had secured maximum points on Matchday 1, making it an even contest on paper. However, only one team brought their …
Read More »Daily Archives: June 21, 2024
Everton grant period of exclusivity to Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group have entered into a period of exclusivity with Everton with a view to buying the club from current owner Farhad Moshiri. The Texas-based Friedkin Group, who also own Serie A side Roma, moved in when a potential buy-out from 777 Partners broke down last month. Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin, whose personal worth is estimated at £6billion, …
Read More »West Ham keen Manchester City star could be sold for pennies summer
Manchester City fullback Sergio Gomez may not be far away from a summer exit. Sources close to CaughtOffside have now confirmed that Roma are set to hold talks once again in a bid to sign the Spanish footballer. The Serie A giants are hardly alone in their interest. Real Sociedad, Real Betis, Sevilla and West Ham United are also considered …
Read More »Premier League reveal six games set for TV broadcast on opening weekend of 2024/25
Newcastle’s opening game of the 2024/25 season – a home clash with Southampton – looks set to be a 3pm kick-off on Saturday 17th August, with the Premier League naming the six games selected for TV broadcast. The opening game of the new season will see Man Utd host Fulham at 8pm on Friday 16th August (Sky Sports), then the …
Read More »Argentina blanks Canada in Copa America opener
The reigning Copa America champions opened their defense by blanking Canada at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Argentina used a pair of second-half goals to earn an opening 2-0 Group A victory over Jesse Marsch’s squad. Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock four minutes after halftime before substitute Lautaro Martinez insured the win two minutes before stoppage time. Lionel Messi was …
Read More »UEFA opens multiple investigations as Balkan nationalist fervour boils over
June 21 – The complex and fever-pitch intensity and rivalry among the various Balkan neighbours at Euro 2024 continues to take centre stage with UEFA now opening an investigation into Serbian claims that fans of Albania and Croatia chanted ‘kill, kill, kill the Serb’ during their Group B game on Wednesday. In a statement released late on Thursday, European football’s governing body …
Read More »Barcelona receive major boost as midfield target’s renewal with current club stalls
Barcelona are intent on roping in at least one defensive midfielder capable of operating in new manager Hansi Flick’s 4-2-3-1 setup next season. Names like Joshua Kimmich and Amadou Onana have been linked for quite some time now, but of late, the idea of Mikel Merino being the midfield recruit has been growing within the Barça offices. The Real Sociedad …
Read More »Dutch club Vitesse set to be stripped of professional license
Vitesse face losing their professional license after being hit with an 18-point deduction. They were relegated last season following the heavy punishment and it could get worse for them now. According to Dutch outlet VI, the licensing committee is scheduled to reject a plan for restructuring on Monday. It was alleged that Mason Mount’s former club gave false information needed …
Read More »Netherlands vs France TV Channel and UK Time: How to watch
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 clash between the Netherlands and France is set to be a thrilling encounter. With top spot in Group D up for grabs, both teams are poised to give their best performances. Here’s all the information you need on how to watch this exciting match, including TV channel details and UK time. Date, Kick-Off Time, and …
Read More »Juventus wants to sign versatile Real Sociedad attacker
One of the finest attackers in Spain is Mikel Oyarzabal, and Juventus is looking to add him to their squad. The Real Sociedad star has spent his entire career at his current club, and he continues to enjoy working there. He missed several months due to a serious injury, but he returned last term to prove his worth. Juventus has …
Read More »