Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan is relishing the opportunity to play with Toni Kroos before the former Real Madrid man hangs up his boots at the end of Euro 2024. Kroos has committed to retiring at the end of the tournament, meaning tonight’s round of 16 clash with Denmark could be his last as a professional. The 34-year-old came out of …
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Georgia will attack Spain, insists bullish Sagnol
Willy Sagnol says Georgia have “already won Euro 2024” and vowed to attack Spain in tomorrow’s round of 16 clash in Cologne. Georgia have won the hearts of many neutrals with their bold play in Germany – an approach that saw them beat already-qualified Portugal in their final Group F game. Their reward was a meeting with Spain, the only …
Read More »PSG ready to smash world transfer record to sign Lamine Yamal
PSG are reportedly willing to break the world transfer record to sign Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal in order to replace Kylian Mbappe. The 16-year-old phenom is widely regarded as the top teenage soccer player in the world. Despite his age, the winger managed to appear in 50 total matches for the Spanish side last season. He scored seven goals and …
Read More »Vargas goal leaves holders facing Euro 2024 exit
Struggling holders Italy deservedly fell two goals behind in the first match of the knockout stage of Uefa Euro 2024 when Ruben Vargas curled in a memorable strike for Switzerland seconds after half-time in Berlin. Vargas took aim from just inside the penalty area and beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with an exquisite finish to put his side on course for the …
Read More »Who could leave Newcastle before looming PSR deadline? – Assessing 13 options
What a mess. We don’t know all of the ins and outs, but it’s been widely reported from just about every reputable outlet that Newcastle have to sell someone before the close of play tomorrow. Who knows what happens in next 24 hours, but here’s a few thoughts on who may or may not leave and the reported state of …
Read More »Liverpool already looking for potential replacements for €75m-rated Barcelona target
Barcelona are prioritising the signing of a new pivot midfielder and a left-winger heading into the summer transfer window, with targets identified for both positions. As far as the left flank is concerned, the Blaugrana have set their sights on Nico Williams of Athletic Club and Luis Diaz of Liverpool as their main targets for the summer. It has been …
Read More »Cesc Fabregas explains why statistics in soccer are misleading
Cesc Fabregas has claimed that analyzing soccer statistics at a surface level can be deceptive. The former midfielder was arguably one of the top midfielders of his generation. Although he recently retired from the pitch in 2023, the Spanish playmaker starred for Arsenal and Barcelona from 2003 to 2014. Fabregas then moved on to play for Chelsea, Monaco, and finally …
Read More »Vargas and Freuler goals oust holders at Euro 2024
Holders Italy exited Uefa Euro 2024 in meek fashion as Switzerland scored in either half to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history with an assured win in Berlin. Remo Freuler gave the Nati a deserved lead eight minutes before half-time, collecting Ruben Vargas’ pass in the centre of the penalty area with a touch which set …
Read More »Alan Shearer reacts to “mad” transfer claims as more Newcastle rumours emerge
Alan Shearer is “not worried” about Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle United this summer, insisting Toon fans would go “mad” if the club allowed him to join Chelsea. After an enquiry earlier this week, Sky Sports’ claimed last night that Chelsea held more talks with Newcastle on Friday over a potential deal for the Swedish striker following his 25-goal season on …
Read More »Barcelona in quandary as superagent imposes condition over future of two players
Barcelona have some important decisions to make regarding their squad for the upcoming season as the summer transfer window is only a few days away. The attacking unit could be set for a makeover this summer as there are question marks over the future of Raphinha and Vitor Roque while a new left-winger is also being sought. Furthermore, Barcelona are …
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