Juventus has shown serious interest in Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, particularly after securing Thiago Motta as their new manager. Calafiori excelled under Motta last season, playing a pivotal role in Bologna’s qualification for the Champions League. While the defender is content at Bologna, the departure of the manager who facilitated his success could influence his desire to leave. Bologna has …

Raphael Varane, the distinguished French center-back, will part ways with Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of the season. Varane’s departure, officially confirmed by the club, marks the end of a significant chapter in his illustrious career. The Frenchman joined Manchester United in July 2021 from Real Madrid for an initial fee of approximately $43 million. Notable …

The U.S. women’s national team has dropped to its lowest international ranking since 2003. Emma Hayes’ squad dropped to No. 5 in June’s FIFA Rankings; a one-spot drop from the last rankings in March. FIFA began Women’s Rankings in 2003, which is the last time the USWNT were as low as they currently are. The USWNT are 8-1-1 across all …

June 14 – On Saturday, reigning European champions Italy will get their title defence underway against Albania in their Group B curtain raiser. The Italians return to a major tournament after missing out on the 2022 World Cup but do not carry the tag of favourites after a difficult few years that included the exit of Roberto Mancini to Saudi …

Chelsea has reportedly opened talks with Crystal Palace over a potential deal for Michael Olise. The Blues previously tried to sign the star winger last summer by triggering a $44 million release clause. Nevertheless, the player opted to sign a contract extension with his current club instead. The new deal increased Olise’s release clause to around $75 million. There are …

This summer is expected to be a busy one at Leeds United as the Yorkshire club have many issues to overcome ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. This term was a positive one for the Whites but they ultimately did not achieve their goal of returning to the Premier League at the first attempt. This means that the Championship outfit will …

June 14 – Edin Terzic has quit Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund having asked the club “to terminate his contract with immediate effect”. While Terzic (pictured) is out of Dortmund, Paulo Fonseca has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a three-year contract. Terzic’s departure from Dortmund is unexpected. “After the game at Wembley, I asked for a meeting …

After a disappointing 2023/24 season, FC Barcelona will be eager to bounce back strongly in the new campaign, with the project set to be headed by new manager Hansi Flick. The German tactician has already begun working on the squad planning with Barcelona sporting director Deco as they chalk out their strategies for new signings and player exits for the …

Gio Reyna brought ample excitement with a strategic move from Borussia Dortmund to Nottingham Forest. The expectation was that the American would earn more playing time. Ideally, it would have enhanced his form ahead of the Copa America. Unfortunately, this plan did not pan out as expected. In his four months at Forest, Reyna managed only 230 minutes of play …

Borussia Dortmund have appointed Edin Terzic’s former assistant Nuri Sahin as their new head coach today. Sahin moved back to Dortmund at the start of the year, having been boss at Antalyaspor, to work under Terzic and helped Dortmund reach the Champions League final only to lose to Real Madrid. The 35-year-old made 274 appearances for the club as a …