Ronald Koeman was a legendary player for Barcelona during the Dream Team era in the 1990s, scoring the goal at Wembley that brought the Catalan giants their first European Cup. Know for his attacking prowess as much as for his defensive attributes, he was a real fan favourite amongst those who used to regularly attend matches at Camp Nou. Ronald …
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Conor Gallagher wants to stay at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are set to sell some of their players in the summer transfer window as the club faces financial concerns. In order to comply with Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, the Blues have no option but to generate funds from sales in the transfer market this summer. Their recent heavy spending to sign new players could cost them dearly …
Read More »Report – Fresh updates on five potential FC Barcelona signings
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is still getting used to his new role, but he is already making suggestions for changes that could improve the team next season. Even though some current players are unsure about their future with the club, Flick has already named a few players he believes could make the team stronger. On that note, let’s look at …
Read More »Bid for Tosin Adarabioyo replacement set to fail
There was always going to be a chance that Tosin Adarabioyo moved on from Fulham this summer, so it was no real surprise when he was announced as a new Chelsea player. The way in which football has evolved means that players and their agents have clawed back some of the power in terms of negotiation tactics, given that anyone …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Portugal tonight after Martinez praise
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature for Portugal in tonight’s Euro 2024 warm-up game against the Republic of Ireland with coach Roberto Martinez hailing the veteran striker as a “special player”. Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Croatia and has not played for his country since the 2-0 loss to Slovenia in March. But with the …
Read More »Exclusive: Juventus working on two ambitious transfers but could face Premier League competition – expert
Juventus are working on two majorly ambitious transfer deals as they look to strengthen their midfield with both Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Aston Villa midfielder Luiz is seen as an opportunity for Juve, though it will require player sales and possibly offloading …
Read More »Arsenal join Premier League clubs in race to sign 23-year-old defender
De Telegraaf reports that Arsenal have redirected their attention to Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida, who is in high demand. This summer, Liverpool, Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with a move to signing the 23-year-old. Just a few days remain until the transfer window opens, and Arsenal are predicted to be among the busiest …
Read More »Iniesta names his ‘special’ signing for Barcelona
Barcelona can no longer dream of making marquee signings to their setup given their financial condition. The story, however, was better even a few years ago. It was not too long ago that the club made headlines for pulling off the signing of Ousmane Dembele and Phillipe Coutinho, both of whom did not leave a legacy in Catalonia. The likes …
Read More »Atletico Madrid back in for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
After a disappointing end to their 2023/24 campaign, it was always going to follow that Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou, was going to change things around this summer. Right up until the last few games of the season, the Lilywhites were in with a chance of making next season’s Champions League. However, five losses from their last seven matches, per WhoScored, …
Read More »‘Guardiola destroyed the principles of football’ – Barcelona legend in awe of his former coach
Former Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta, recently shared his deep admiration for his former coach, Pep Guardiola. Iniesta, who is known for his remarkable career with Barcelona, revealed that Guardiola had a significant influence on him during his formative years as a player. He also expressed that Guardiola was not only a mentor but also a role model whom he looked …
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