Video assistant referee (VAR) is here to stay in the Premier League. Teams in the English top flight took a vote on Thursday on whether or not to scrap the technology. It was previously revealed that Wolves was leading a charge to potentially bar VAR beginning at the start of the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the West Midlands side was the …
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‘Gutted’ Maguire misses out on England squad with Grealish also snubbed
Harry Maguire has missed out on England’s Euro 2024 squad, with Jack Grealish also set to be snubbed. Manchester United defender Maguire has confirmed he will not travel to Germany after failing to prove his fitness to manager Gareth Southgate. Grealish, who like Maguire has been a regular in the past, is also widely reported to have missed out after …
Read More »Hansi Flick to set important boundaries with Barcelona dressing room
Barcelona will look to enter a new era under the leadership of the newly-appointed Hansi Flick. The German is seen as an outsider by many due to his lack of exposure to Barcelona’s cultures and traditions. However, after Xavi Hernandez’s mixed spell at the club, Flick promises to bring forth many cultural changes, mainly inside the Barcelona dressing room. Flick …
Read More »Fiorentina director says Juventus target favours a Premier League move
Fiorentina director Daniele Prade has revealed that Sofyan Amrabat is not interested in returning to Serie A and prefers to remain in the Premier League, despite interest from Juventus. The midfielder has been on Juve’s radar for several seasons, and the Bianconeri were also in the running to sign him last summer before he moved to Manchester United on loan. …
Read More »Vancouver Whtiecaps fan sues club & MLS over Messi no-show
A British Columbia resident is suing both the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer because Lionel Messi failed to appear for Inter Miami in Canada. The Argentine missed the game due to rest, with Vancouver only announcing Inter Miami’s decision two days before the fixture. By that time, the majority of fans had already purchased tickets to the game with …
Read More »Man City ready to accept £40m for Ederson with replacement lined up
Man City have an eye on AC Milan’s Mike Maignan as the Premier League champions are ready to part ways with Ederson this summer. The Brazilian has a contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2026 having been with the Manchester club for the last seven years. The 30-year-old has won everything possible with City and is believed to be ready …
Read More »Newcastle set transfer deadline along with Chelsea, Aston Villa & three others – Sky Sports
Sky Sports are reporting that Newcastle are one of SIX Premier League clubs needing to sell players before the end of June in order to comply with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. According to their ‘breaking’ news this afternoon, the six clubs include Newcastle, Chelsea (shock horror), Aston Villa, Everton, Nottingham Forest and newly-promoted Leicester City. June 30th …
Read More »Frank Lampard sympathises with Tottenham star James Maddison
Former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard has sympathy for James Maddison after the Tottenham star was dropped from the England squad ahead of Euro 2024. The news broke on Thursday morning that the midfielder will not be going to the Euros in Germany this summer as Gareth Southgate has removed the 27-year-old from his squad. The Spurs star has …
Read More »Hansi Flick sees Barcelona winger as a key cog in his project amid exit rumours
Raphinha’s exploits in the second half of the season were a major reason Barcelona were able to revive their form and hang on to the dream of lifting silverware. Ultimately, the Catalans could not maintain their unbeaten streak and their hopes of making something of the season were dashed. However, several players demonstrated their worthiness to remain with the club, …
Read More »Barcelona hand first professional contract to ‘future first-team goalkeeper’
With the 2023/24 campaign recently coming to an end, Barcelona have already kickstarted their preparation for the season ahead. While Barça are expected to bring in multiple new faces, the club are also keen on getting the most out of a flourishing youth academy that has produced many talents in recent years. Iker Rodriguez signs professional deal Barcelona appear to …
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