Even though the summer transfer window is still not officially open, FC Barcelona are already working on securing the exits of several players who are not part of the plan under new manager Hansi Flick. One such player who happens to be on the exit ramp this summer is out-of-favour defender Clement Lenglet. The French centre-half spent the last two …
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Liverpool FC eye Stuttgart defender
Liverpool have reportedly enquired about a potential transfer swoop for Stuttgart defender and captain Waldemar Anton, who has a bargain release clause of just €22.5million. The Germany international, who can play centre-back or right-back, impressed in the Bundesliga last season to help Stuttgart finish second in the table and qualify for the Champions League. It could now be that Anton’s …
Read More »Fifpro files legal action against FIFA saying match calendar violates players’ rights
June 13 – In the deepening friction over the crowded international match calendar, world players union Fifpro has followed through on its threat and launched legal action against FIFA over the packed schedule and the 2025 Club World Cup. On Thursday, Fifpro, based in Amsterdam, said they had filed a lawsuit against the global governing body in Belgium against the …
Read More »Fan Culture as Community in Caracas
I’ve been a serial note-taker all my life. Doodling in the back pages of school exercise books, writing reminders in biro on my hands, and noting down quotes whenever they resonate or affect me profoundly. One of my old bosses was a walking rent-a-quote, a fountain of trivia, a jukebox of nostalgic anecdotes. He was awful at his job and …
Read More »SBI USMNT Man of the Match: Matt Turner
Matt Turner’s night didn’t start off on the best note, but the 29-year-old responded in a big way to help the U.S. men’s national team earn a first-ever draw with Brazil. Turner registered 11 saves on Wednesday as Gregg Berhalter’s side earned a 1-1 result against the No. 5-ranked Brazilians. The USMNT shot-stopper earned SBI Man of the Match honors …
Read More »USMNT “ready” for Copa America following impressive performance vs. Brazil
The U.S. men’s national team were under major pressure to deliver a bounce-back performance against Brazil on Wednesday night and Gregg Berhalter’s squad rose to the occasion against the No. 5-ranked side in the world. A first-ever draw between the two countries ended 1-1 at Camping World Stadium with the Americans delivering one of their better overall performances during the …
Read More »Wojciech Szczesny’s transfer from Juventus now at risk of collapse
At the start of yesterday, it seemed Juventus was closer than ever to selling Wojciech Szczesny to Al Nassr. With Michele Di Gregorio arriving as their new number one this summer, it is important for Juventus to sell the Poland international. Szczesny is one of their highest earners, and selling him for free would still significantly help their finances. They …
Read More »West Ham make move to sign 4x Premier League winner
West Ham United are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal for Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling this summer as he looks to be made available. Sterling has not been at his best since joining Chelsea from Manchester City almost two years ago, but at the same time some Blues fans might be concerned about losing an experienced figure like the …
Read More »Tottenham keen on smart £20m transfer to finally help them replace Harry Kane
Tottenham are reportedly keen on the potential transfer of Roma striker Tammy Abraham this summer as he looks like he could be heading back to the Premier League. Abraham has had a mixed spell since leaving Chelsea for Roma a few years ago, starting brightly for the Italian giants before fading somewhat, and it now seems like his time in …
Read More »‘Open to future possibilities’ – €60m-rated Barcelona target hints at summer exit
Currently with the Spanish national team for the UEFA Euro 2024, RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo has opened the door for a summer exit amid interest from FC Barcelona. Olmo, 26, is one of the names that Barcelona are looking at as an option to reinforce the left wing. The Spaniard’s versatile nature as well as his familiarity with the …
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