Pat Nevin has compared Germany’s performance in their 5-1 thrashing of Scotland to Manchester City. Die Mannschaft dismantled the Tartan Army in style in Euro 2024’s opening match in Munich, going 2-0 up inside 19 minutes and outshooting their opponents 20-1 to the tune of 2.15-0.02 in the xG stakes. Goals from Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz gave the …

Eddie Howe has some big transfer decisions to make for Newcastle United this summer. The threat of Financial Fair Play still looms large, and whilst everything appears to be quiet at the moment, there could still be the need for the Magpies to sell at least one of their big stars. In the meantime, Howe and the Saudi Public Investment …

Gabriel Agbonlahor has blasted Gareth Southgate’s decision not to take Jack Grealish to Euro 2024 as ‘ridiculous’. Despite making England’s provisional squad for the tournament in Germany, Grealish didn’t make the cut following a tough season with Manchester City where he started just 10 Premier League matches and notched only three goals and three assists across all competitions. Nevertheless, Grealish’s …

While there are non-stop rumblings about his future, Barcelona winger Raphinha is currently away in the USA, playing for the Brazilian national team. With the Copa America set to come up in the coming days, the Selecao have not been at their best since the FIFA World Cup elimination in 2022. The absence of the likes of Thiago Silva, Neymar, …

With Julen Lopetegui now installed as the new West Ham manager, there are bound to be continuous links back to Spain and La Liga. Though the Spaniard has worked in the Premier League before at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his real area of expertise lies in the Spanish top-flight. More Stories / Latest News Whilst it would serve …

Roy Keane has hit out at Liverpool star Andy Robertson for his comments following Scotland’s 5-1 Euro 2024 humiliation against Germany. The Tartan Army were ripped apart by the hosts in the tournament’s opening game in Munich, going 3-0 down by half-time and registering just one shot and 0.01 Expected Goals. Even worse, Scotland allowed Germany’s star players the time …

Lamine Yamal’s rapid rise to prominence was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dire campaign for Barcelona in 2023/24. The youngster enjoyed a superb breakthrough in the senior team, notably ending the campaign with 17 goal involvements, which is a tremendous feat for a 16-year-old. Joan Capdevila on Lamine Yamal Impressed by his strong growth, former Spanish …

Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Chelsea defender Levi Colwill in the past. The 21-year-old central defender has established himself as a key player for the Blues and it seems unlikely that Chelsea will agree to sanction his departure any time soon. According to HITC, Liverpool are targeting a summer move for the talented defender and they …

Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move to Napoli in this transfer window as he prepares to play an important role for Italy at Euro 2024. Chiesa was one of the stars of the Italy team that won Euro 2020 and has been preparing with Luciano Spalletti’s squad to defend the trophy this summer. Italy will rely heavily on …

Newcastle United look set to be priced out of a summer move for Dominic Solanke; the Bournemouth striker who is considered a long-term target of Eddie Howe’s. It’s emerged that a £65m release clause exists in his current deal, but that only applies to the Premier League’s ‘big six’. The Chronicle report that Newcastle would have to pay more than …