By this time, it has been well-established that Barcelona are in the market for a new winger and have several players on their radars, ranging from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Luis Diaz. But the name that appears to be at the top of the wishlist is Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams. The chosen on Indeed, as per SPORT, Barcelona …
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Mikel Arteta admits he’s motivated by the uncertainty over his future
Mikel Arteta has admitted the uncertainty surrounding his future keeps him motivated and “hungry to go again.” The Spaniard is about to enter the final year of his contract, having taken over from Unai Emery in 2019, following a spell as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City. Having won the FA Cup in his first season in charge, the major …
Read More »Anniversary of Mourinho to Chelsea
It has been 20 years since one of the most famous quotes a manager made in soccer history. Making his introductory press conference with Chelsea on June 3, 2004, Jose Mourinho embraced his early charisma and fiery personality. He immediately claimed Chelsea would be a contender in both England and Europe. Before his arrival, Chelsea had one top-flight title in …
Read More »Chelsea won’t loan out Omari Hutchinson and want £30m for the youngster
Chelsea won’t loan out Omari Hutchinson this summer and are asking for £25m-£30m with several clubs interested, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Hutchinson joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2022, and started in the under-21 side, before making two appearances for the first team under Graham Potter. The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Ipswich, …
Read More »Spalletti confirms Gatti will make the final cut for Euro 2024
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti confirms Federico Gatti will be part of the final squad that will head to Germany for Euro 2024. The Juventus defender wasn’t even in the manager’s 30-man preliminary squad. However, Francesco Acerbi and Giorgio Scalvini had to drop out of the camp due to injuries. Spalletti had previously notified the 25-year-old to continue to train just …
Read More »Kylian Mbappe has reportedly taken an £8.5 million pay cut to join his dream club Real Madrid
European champions Real Madrid have capped off a memorable season by confirming the signing of World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe. The 25-year-old French superstar arrives on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, ending one of the most protracted transfer sagas in recent times. Mbappe has agreed to a significant pay cut to join Los Blancos, reflecting his desire to wear …
Read More »Ligue 1 mulls idea of domestic direct-to-consumer service
The Ligue 1 domestic TV rights in France have not found a suitor. The French top flight wants more money per year for domestic rights than TV broadcasters are willing to offer. As a result, Ligue 1 is considering a direct-to-consumer service where it would organize the broadcasts and make them available to audiences in France. Previously, Ligue 1 set …
Read More »Newcastle to sanction 7 more outgoings and 5 others at risk of summer exit?
Last week, Newcastle United announced that Paul Dummett, Matt Ritchie, Loris Karius, Jeff Hendrick and Kell Watts will all be leaving the club next month following the expiration of their contracts. In some respects, it’s a ruthless start to our summer, easing the weight of our wage bill and moving on a host of players whose time had come to …
Read More »Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million deal
This offseason, the Vikings have made changes to their offense. Veteran QB Kirk Cousins parted ways with Minnesota after six seasons. He took his talents to the Atlanta Falcons. The Vikings used the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select his replacement. Former Michigan QB and national champion, J.J. McCarthy. While the QB situation will be different in …
Read More »Real Madrid announce signing of Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid have finally announced the signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, marking the end of one of the most anticipated transfers sagas in recent history. The club confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Kylian Mbappe, who will join the club as a free agent, signing a 5-year contract with the club. Further details of his new contract have not …
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