Leeds United are expected to part ways with a number of players this summer as they look to reshuffle their squad. Manager Daniel Farke came close to guiding the Championship club to promotion to the Premier League but failed in the final stages of the season. The Whites lost the Championship playoff final against Southampton, a defeat that could have …
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Euro 2024 is last gasp for Portugal to repeat 2016 triumph
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s star player, is writhing on the ground, gripping his left knee. A French crowd of 76,000 looks stunned as he limps off the field, returns with his knee wrapped, but signals for a sub. Ronaldo, arguably the best soccer player of all time, will have to leave the biggest game of his life early. It’s the Euro …
Read More »Newcastle sign former Chelsea stopper? – Big claims on Saturday afternoon
According to reports this afternoon, Newcastle United are all set to sign experienced goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer. It’s claimed the 36-year-old stopper’s move to St James’ Park is a ‘done deal’ following Loris Karius’ release. The Bosnian left QPR at the end of the 2023/25 season and has bags of Premier League experience, previously playing for Chelsea, …
Read More »Poland vs Netherlands preview, ticket info, tv channel and team news
Poland and the Netherlands begin their Euro 2024 campaigns with a clash at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on Sunday. The Group D clash will pit two very familiar opponents against each other with Poland and the Netherlands meeting four times competitively since 2020 alone — all in the Uefa Nations League. Oranje have dominated in those recent clashes, winning three and …
Read More »Lionel Messi plays down expectations ahead of Argentina’s Copa defence
Lionel Messi has warned “nothing will be easy” for Argentina as they prepare to defend their Copa America crown. Messi was at his sparkling best as Lionel Scaroni’s men won their final warm-up game 4-1 against Guatemala in Washington, scoring twice to add to a brace from Inter striker Lautaro Martinez. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez’s own goal had given …
Read More »Slovenia vs Denmark preview, ticket info, tv channel and team news
Slovenia and Denmark will begin their Euro 2024 campaigns on Sunday at the Stuttgart Arena. The Group C clash will pit two familiar opponents against each other, with Slovenia and Denmark finishing joint-top of their qualification group for this tournament on 22 points. However, it’s Denmark who dominated the head-to-head meetings between the two nations, winning 2-1 back in November …
Read More »Germany 5-1 Scotland: What Were The Main Talking Points As Germany Open EURO 24 Campaign With A Rampant Performance in Munich?
With all eyes falling on Munich on Friday night, Germany opened this summer’s European Championships with a thumping 5-1 victory against a sorry Scotland. The tone was set in an electric Allianz Arena after just 10 minutes as Bayern Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz waltzed on to the ball to steer in the opener. Jamal Musiala’s ferocious strike almost punctured Angus …
Read More »Barcelona not ruling out the sale of star forward valued by Hansi Flick
Heading into the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona winger Raphinha finds himself in a quandary with regard to his future. The 27-year-old winger has already informed the Blaugrana that he does not wish to leave in the upcoming transfer window. Meanwhile, it has been suggested that Barça sporting director Deco, for now, is blocking the star forward’s departure. Despite that, …
Read More »Newcastle to finalise moves for Lewis Hall and James Trafford
Newcastle United have now been given the green light to press ahead with the moves for Lewis Hall and James Trafford. The Magpies have already completed the signing of Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer and they are looking to improve their squad further. Lewis Hall, who was on loan at Newcastle last season from Chelsea, will join the club …
Read More »AC Milan is battling Juventus for quality French midfielder
Juventus continues their search for new midfielders as they close in on signing Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz. The Old Lady is also expected to make a move for Teun Koopmeiners during this transfer window. The Dutch midfielder has been on their radar for a long time due to his impressive performances with Atalanta. Juve is still working on reaching an …
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