Monthly Archives: June 2024

Representatives of Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling deny links to Fenerbahce

Representatives of Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling deny links to Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho was confirmed as the new manager of Fenerbahce over the last week but the Portuguese coach will not be joined at the Turkish giants by Chelsea star Raheem Sterling.  The English winger’s team have denied any contact with Fenerbahce as the 29-year-old has no interest in moving to Turkey this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano. The transfer journalist has …

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England evokes challenges akin to Gerrard, Lampard

England evokes challenges akin to Gerrard, Lampard

Soccer can often follow patterns. Long-term observers of the sport notice a cyclical nature to teams’ dominance. This leads to waves of success followed by years of struggle. Elsewhere, traits will appear among teams that arise years apart yet contain all the signs of previous glories and failures. One team currently in the stages of a success wave is England. …

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Zendejas, Schulte named to CONCACAF Champions Cup Best XI

Zendejas, Schulte named to CONCACAF Champions Cup Best XI

The CONCACAF Champions Cup Best XI features two of the surprising snubs from the U.S. men’s national team’s June roster. Alex Zendejas was named to the Best XI on Wednesday after reaching the tournament semifinals with Club America. Zendejas excelled for Club America, scoring five goals and adding two assists in eight Champions Cup appearances. The 26-year-old’s impressive overall campaign …

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Southgate drops Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire from England squad

Southgate drops Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire from England squad

England manager Gareth Southgate has picked the 26 players he will take with him to Euro 2024 in Germany this summer and the final squad does not include Man City’s Jack Grealish and Man United’s Harry Maguire.  Southgate has until 11pm on Friday to confirm his squad for the Euros and those stars will compete against Iceland on Friday, which …

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Alphonso Davies could sign new Bayern contract

Alphonso Davies could sign new Bayern contract

As the contract of Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich approached its final year and negotiations over a new one hit an apparent impasse, speculation mounted over his potential transfer to Real Madrid this summer. Bayern are believed to have offered the Canada international a salary between €13 and 14 million per year, while he demanded €20m. Real Madrid’s interest in …

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7 players axed by England – Final 26-man squad now clear ahead of Euro 2024

7 players axed by England – Final 26-man squad now clear ahead of Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate looks set to cut Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire, James Maddison, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Trafford, Curtis Jones and Jarrell Quansah from his England squad, meaning Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier will make the final 26 for Euro 2024. After selecting a provisional 33-man squad last month, seven players were always going to be axed ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA deadline. …

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