Barcelona will be the center of attention when the Spanish summer transfer window of 2024 opens in a few days. The Catalan giants will have greater financial flexibility to strike agreements now that LaLiga has returned to the 1:1 rule. Thus, fans and analysts alike are anxiously awaiting Barcelona’s movements. The Catalans could become a major participant in the transfer …
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Man United seriously considering a move for Matthijs de Ligt
Manchester United are “seriously considering” a move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. United are in the market for defensive reinforcements following the departure of Raphael Varane at the end of last season, whilst question marks still surround the future of Harry Maguire. The Red Devils have identified Jarrad Branthwaite as their main target, and …
Read More »Euro 2024: ‘The time is now for Italy’
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti says Euro 2024 has not seen the best of his side yet, but they are ready to make their country proud. Italy needed a last-gasp equaliser against Croatia to scrape through Group B as runners-up with four points, having been outclassed by Spain and tested by Albania. The defending champions will face Switzerland in Berlin at …
Read More »Barcelona defender intends to see out his contract amid registration uncertainty
There have been contrasting reports in Spanish media lately, regarding the future of Inigo Martinez. The former Athletic Club defender is facing an uncertain future at Camp Nou in light of several roadblocks regarding his registration. Inigo Martinez is only registered to Barcelona until June 30, as economic constraints last summer prevented Barça from registering him until the end of …
Read More »Juventus adds Chelsea striker to their shopping list
With Moise Kean nearing a move to Fiorentina, Juventus is actively seeking a new striker to serve as a backup to Dusan Vlahovic. Despite having Arkadiusz Milik, who is currently injured and likely to depart, Juventus has been exploring several options. Recently, they were linked with Mateo Retegui, but they remain open to other targets and have extended their search …
Read More »Carney Chukwuemeka won’t leave Chelsea on loan this summer
Chelsea have no intention of letting Carney Chukwuemeka leave on loan this summer according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues signed Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa in 2022 in a deal worth around £20m, but his time at Chelsea has been plagued by injury. The 20-year-old was limited to just 12 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring two goals …
Read More »FIFA looking for $2 billion streaming service partner
FIFA is reportedly looking for investors to significantly expand their very own streaming service. FIFA+, the governing body’s streaming service, was previously launched in 2022 as a way to offer soccer fans additional content. Accessing this content, which includes select live matches, is currently free to all users. Viewers do, however, have to watch advertisements before videos begin. Along with …
Read More »The Mavs traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons in exchange for Quentin Grimes
Before the 2024 postseason began, nobody picked the Dallas Mavericks to win the Western Conference. Luka Doncic and the Mavs went on an incredible run in the playoffs. However, they were outclassed by the Celtics in the NBA Finals. Losing in five games to Boston. This offseason, the Mavericks are making moves to help upgrade their roster. One player who …
Read More »Barcelona face PSG transfer battle for 22-year-old pivot midfield target
Barcelona will be hellbent on turning their ailing fortunes around next season by bolstering the squad with new faces. One key area they aim to reinforce is the defensive midfield position, as last season underscored the significant consequences of neglecting its importance. Signing an ageing Oriol Romeu for an immensely cheap figure cost the Catalans considerably, and as such Barcelona …
Read More »US men’s team, unlike the USWNT, will not be paid at Olympics
US men’s soccer players set to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will not receive pay. The team, which qualified for the games for the first time since 2008, is set to begin the tournament next month. The Americans have been placed in Group A of the competition with hosts France. Along with coach Thierry Henry’s team, the Stars …
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