June 29 – The last time the current European Champions, Italy, graced the Olympic Stadion in Berlin, they ruled the world after beating France on penalty kicks to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup. That match is best remembered for Zindine Zidane’s outrageous ‘Panenka’ penalty and of course, his headbutt into the chest of Marco Materazzi. On a sun-baked Berlin …

Sergino Dest has left FC Barcelona permanently and signed for PSV Eindhoven, the club have officially confirmed. “FC Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Sergiño Dest. FC Barcelona retains a percentage of any future sale,” the statement from Barcelona read. Dest spent the last season on loan at PSV and enjoyed a resurgence after a …

Club News June 29, 2024 – 4:30 pm Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic are two Juventus players who are expected to deliver consistently in every game. Both were highly regarded for their game-changing abilities during their time at Fiorentina, and they have continued to impact matches for Juventus. However, …

An internationally renowned soccer star and respected sportsman, Lionel Messi recently discussed his opinion on Michael Jordan, and his status as a sporting GOAT, on the podcast ,” Messi did not hesitate to declare his admiration for basketball legend Michael Jordan. His views, deeply influenced by Jordan’s documentary “The Last Dance,” offer a profound reflection on the interconnection of sports …

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti said a lack of “sharpness and tempo” and the summer weather had been among the elements which had left his side “unable to do more” than a limp Uefa Euro 2024 exit against Switzerland in the round of 16. The holders had one shot on target as goals by Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas gave …

There is some breaking news to share tonight as widespread reports reveal that Newcastle United have agreed a fee with Brighton over the sale of Yankuba Minteh. The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Sky Sports’ Keith Downie have confirmed that Brighton have struck a £33m club-record deal with Newcastle to bring the Gambian to the South Coast. Newcastle are reluctant sellers …

June 29 – This is what knockout football is all about. A pulsating encounter saw hosts Germany battle their into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024  as they overcame not only a Denmark side who gave everything but also a violent first-half monsoon that caused a 20-minute suspension. Two second-half goals, including a somewhat fortuitous penalty, were enough to see off …

With Barcelona Atletic failing to win promotion to La Liga 2, a number of players from the Catalans’ subsidiary side are expected to come to the end of their cycles and move on from the club. In one such instance, 21-year-old defensive prospect Pelayo Fernandez has confirmed that he is leaving Barcelona with his contract expiring on June 30. Pelayo …

Juventus is keen to move swiftly in their pursuit of Khephren Thuram, anticipating the departure of Adrien Rabiot at the beginning of July. Rabiot has yet to signal his intention to stay, leading Juventus to believe he wants to leave the club. Despite Rabiot’s fine performances, Thuram is seen as his potential replacement for next season. Thuram is eager for …

Juventus are supposedly attempting to sell American midfielder Weston McKennie, so it seems his time there is ending, and Fenerbahce are looking to bring him to Turkey. Thiago Motta, Juventus’ new coach, has made it plain that McKennie is not part of the team’s long-term strategy. Thus, the Bianconeri are hoping to clear some space for future signings. They also …