Journalist Ivan San Antonio has shared through SPORT that Joan Laporta’s future as Barcelona’s president heavily depends on the team’s performance under the guidance of Hansi Flick.  According to the reporter, Flick’s success or failure will be directly related to Laporta’s presidency. This is because, with the club’s financial situation in shambles, Laporta can hope to quiet the rising criticism …

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has been tipped to complete a move to West Ham United this summer by former player Frank McAvennie. The Colombia international joined Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023, but has often found himself behind Ollie Watkins in Unai Emery’s reckoning. Duran has eight goals to his name in 49 appearances for Villa, …

We are being treated to some blockbuster quarter-finals in the European Championships this weekend, and no match is bigger than the gargantuan clash between Spain and Germany from Stuttgart. To reach the last eight, Spain comprehensively defeated Georgia 4-1 despite going a goal down early on, with Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scoring to send La …

Juventus has missed out on Riccardo Calafiori’s signature, with reports claiming Bologna has accepted Arsenal’s improved offer for him. The defender earned attention after his Euro 2024 heroics, and Arsenal quickly became the favorites over Juventus. The Gunners presented their project to him, and he was excited, which gave them permission to discuss it with Bologna. Bologna rejected Arsenal’s initial …

A major breakthrough for Girona and Manchester City has been the departure of three important club Girona directors. This opens the door for both clubs to play in the UEFA Champions League. Stricter laws regarding multi-club ownership and their eligibility to play in the same UEFA competitions have prompted this change. The changes implemented aim to ensure compliance with UEFA’s …

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed while Liverpool have not received any offers for their star man Mohamed Salah, Saudi Arabian remain interested in him. Salah, 32, will see his Liverpool contract expire on June 30, 2025. There has not been much to report about Salah’s future at Liverpool. The Egypt international reportedly came close to leaving England for Saudi …

Jan Vertonghen has retired from international football following Belgium’s exit from Euro 2024. The 37-year-old bows out having made 157 appearances for his country – the seventh most in history. Vertonghen made his Red Devils debut in June 2007 against Portugal and has gone on to play at the World Cup in 2014, 2018 and 2022 as well as the …

Arne Slot has admitted he expects the club’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, to keep Liverpool’s squad together to help build for next season. The Dutchman is preparing for his first campaign in charge at Anfield after arriving from Feyenoord, where he won Eredivisie and KNVB Cup titles and reached the 2022 Europa Conference League final. Slot has the rather unenviable …

According to a flurry of reports emerging on Paul Mitchell’s appointment, our new sporting director will be given more influence than Dan Ashworth to identify and pursue transfer targets on Tyneside. It’s believed this was a key factor in landing the 42-year-old, with The Times reporting that he’ll be ‘heavily involved’ in our summer spending and work directly alongside Toon …

Arsenal have agreed contract terms with Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori ahead of a potential summer move with the two clubs yet to agree on a transfer fee for the 22-year-old. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian defender and Arsenal have agreed a deal until 2029 as the two clubs continue to discuss a transfer fee for the player. Bologna want around …