European Super League (ESL) officials suffered a significant blow on Saturday as Juventus abandoned plans to reform the breakaway competition. The Italian side was previously one of a dozen big clubs that signed up to create the league back in 2021. Nine of these teams, however, quickly withdrew their intentions at the time due to a fan revolt. Despite the …
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Jude Bellingham feels Kylian Mbappe will take Real Madrid to another level
Jude Bellingham believes the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappe will take Real Madrid to another level. Madrid won their 15th European title on Saturday night as they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley to lift the Champions League. Late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior gave Madrid victory despite Dortmund having them on the ropes in the first half …
Read More »Champions League Final: Real Madrid 2-0 Dortmund
Dortmund were made to pay for missed chances as Real Madrid left it late to claim their 15th Champions League triumph at Wembley. Dani Carvajal’s glancing header on 74 minutes and a Vinicius Jr strike nine minutes later proved the difference on a night when Madrid failed to hit their heights. Dortmund enjoyed the best of the first hour and …
Read More »Barcelona priority midfield target addresses future – ‘Not just up to me’
Barcelona have made Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich their priority target to reinforce the pivot position in the squad. With new manager Hansi Flick taking charge of the team, the German international continues to be seen as the top target for the defensive midfield slot heading into the summer transfer window. Kimmich discusses future Kimmich has emerged as a key …
Read More »Edin Terzic congratulates Jude Bellingham after Champions League win
The Borussia Dortmund manager has congratulated Jude Bellingham after he lifted his first-ever Champions League trophy with Real Madrid. The La Liga giants secured their 15th Champions League on Saturday night, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. In typical fashion, the German side had an incredible turnout from their fans who travelled in droves to emphatically support their side …
Read More »Should Juventus swap McKennie for Douglas Luiz?
Weston McKennie is out of contract at Juventus in 2025, and he still does not have an agreement over an extension at this stage of the summer. This means this could be his last summer at the club, and reports suggest he could be used as a sweetener to help Juventus sign another midfielder. The Bianconeri are looking for new …
Read More »Vinicius Junior ties Champions League record set by Lionel Messi
Vinicius Junior tied a record previously set by Lionel Messi when the Brazilian scored for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final. The 23-year-old – who will be 24 in July – has now scored 11 goals and provided 11 assists during his career in the knockout stages of the Champions League. …
Read More »Everton to pursue other buyers as 777 Partners’ deal collapses
The ongoing saga of Everton‘s proposed ownership change has taken a new turn. 777 Partners previously agreed to purchase majority owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94% stake in the club back in September. The deal, however, has never been officially finalized due to several snags along the way. The American investment group apparently had until the end of May to finally complete …
Read More »Terzic rues Dortmund’s profligacy as ruthless Madrid win Wembley showpiece
Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic felt Real Madrid’s “ice-cold” mentality in the key moments proved decisive in tonight’s Champions League final. Dortmund missed several first-half chances and, having survived, Madrid improved after the break and clinched a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jnr. It’s another tale of ‘what might have been’ for Terzic and Dortmund …
Read More »Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic “proud” of former player Jude Bellingham after winning Champions League title with Real Madrid
Real Madrid secured their 15th European crown with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley. The match, which initially saw an unexpected delay due to a trio of pitch invaders, unfolded with Dortmund displaying early dominance. The opening minutes were chaotic, with the game halted briefly as security dealt with the intruders. Once the …
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