June 26 – The permutations in Group E prior to kick-off were a mathematician’s dream. Belgium, Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania all had a chance to finish in every position from 1st to 4th as they all entered play on three points. Of the four countries, Ukraine was the most at risk as their goal difference was inferior, which technically allowed Slovakia and …

Man City star Kevin De Bruyne was seen telling his teammates to get off the pitch as quickly as possible after Belgium’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Ukraine on Wednesday. The Red Devils put in another underwhelming display as they finished second in Group E having won just one of their three games. This sets up a very tough Round of 16 clash with …

Barcelona made a determined effort to keep their young forward, Marc Guiu, as revealed by transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano.  The journalist reports that the club offered Guiu a significantly improved salary and a higher release clause, presenting more than two proposals over the past few months to convince him to stay.  However, despite their best efforts, Guiu had already …

Borussia Dortmund are on the verge of completing a deal for Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy with the Bundesliga club ready to pay the striker’s bargain €17.5m release clause.  According to Fabrizio Romano, Dortmund have been working on the deal for the 28-year-old for months as the Guinea international is coming off the back of a very impressive season in Germany. Only …

Leeds United defender Diego Llorente has being linked with a return to AS Roma this summer following a successful 18-month loan spell with the Serie A club. Llorente, who joined Roma on loan in January 2023, made a notable impact during his time in Italy. His performances have led both the player and Roma to seek a permanent transfer. The …

Juventus could sell Federico Gatti this summer as reports link him with a move to Newcastle United. The Azzurri defender has been a mainstay in the Juve team since joining the club and enjoyed significant playing time during Max Allegri’s tenure at the Allianz Stadium. However, Juventus has a new manager, and Gatti must prove himself worthy of a place …

Man City have enquired about RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as the Premier League champions have held an interest in the Spaniard for two years. According to Football Insider, City are intensifying their pursuit of Olmo having held a long-term interest in the player and they see an opportunity to sign the 26-year-old this summer. Olmo has been …

The future of Romelu Lukaku remains uncertain as the Belgian star is set to leave Chelsea ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.  The striker rejoined the Blues during the summer of 2021 as part of a massive £97.5m deal with Inter Milan. That transfer has not worked out and the former Man United star has spent the last two seasons out …

Brazilian soccer star Neymar has expressed high admiration for the USMNT standout Christian Pulisic at the Copa America. He has also predicted that the American side could surprise many at the tournament. Neymar‘s commendation comes after witnessing Pulisic’s impressive performances for both his country and his club. Christian Pulisic, now an AC Milan winger, has been a vital player for …

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