Monthly Archives: June 2024

Three Lions disappoint despite promising Palmer cameo

Three Lions disappoint despite promising Palmer cameo

It wasn’t pretty again, but England confirmed their status as Group C winners with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday night.  After a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia and a dreadful performance in a 1-1 draw against Denmark, England supporters demanded a response from their team, who went to Germany as one of the pre-tournament favourites. However, …

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Olympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed

Olympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed

NBC Sports has officially unveiled its Olympic soccer commentator lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony for the upcoming games in France is set for July 26th. Men’s soccer, however, will kick off two days prior and women’s soccer is then scheduled to begin on July 25th. The American men will be represented mostly by players under the …

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England performance vs Slovenia literally putting fans to sleep

England performance vs Slovenia literally putting fans to sleep

England’s first-half display against Slovenia in their final Group C match has once again been an underwhelming one and it has literally put some fans to sleep. Gareth Southgate’s men have not been good since arriving in Germany and do not look like a team capable of winning the tournament at present. Even with the top spot in the group …

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Stojkovic gamble backfires in dour stalemate

Stojkovic gamble backfires in dour stalemate

Serbia crashed out of Euro 2024 in meek fashion after a toothless display against Denmark in Munich. Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had a relatively quiet evening as Serbia’s lack of guile in the attacking third was all too apparent. Watched on by tennis legend Novak Djokovic, Dragan Stojkovic’s men upped the ante late on but it was much too little, …

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Tottenham interested in Southampton right back Kyle Walker-Peters

Tottenham interested in Southampton right back Kyle Walker-Peters

Tottenham are showing interest in Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters as they look to sign a new right back this summer according to reports. Spurs could be in the market for a right back this summer if Emerson Royal departs, with the Brazilian attracting interest from AC Milan. A potential Royal departure would leave Spurs needing a back-up for first choice right …

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Calafiori’s impressive Euro 2024 displays complicating matters for Juventus

Calafiori’s impressive Euro 2024 displays complicating matters for Juventus

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori is showcasing his talent on the international level, but his exploits are proving untimely for Juventus. The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Bologna, cementing himself as one of the best rising young defenders in Italy, and perhaps even in Europe This prompted a call-up from Luciano Spalletti who has been entrusting the Roma youth product …

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Chelsea and Liverpool interested in PSV winger Johan Bakayoko

Chelsea and Liverpool interested in PSV winger Johan Bakayoko

Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Bakayoko scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 33 Eredivisie appearances last season as PSV won the league title. The 21-year-old is currently away with Belgium at Euro 2024, but has only played 30 minutes in their opening two games. Chelsea …

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Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku attracting interest from three Saudi clubs

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku attracting interest from three Saudi clubs

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku remains a target for Napoli, but is also attracting interest from three Saudi Pro League clubs according to journalist Ben Jacobs. Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in the summer of 2021 after the club had won their second Champions League title for just shy of £100m from Inter Milan. The move has turned out to be a complete disaster …

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