England have made it to back-to-back finals ahead of the Euro 2024 showpiece but Spain still stand in the way of a first major trophy since 1966. It is the first major final on foreign soil for the Three Lions but those players and more importantly, Gareth Southgate cannot get carried away just yet. Spain have been the team of …

Newcastle United have released an official statement on the club’s ownership structure, confirming that Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are leaving the club. In a Friday night announcement, Newcastle have confirmed that PIF and RB Sports & Media (Reuben brothers) will now acquire PCP Capital Partners’ (Amanda Staveley) shareholding in the club. Newcastle also announce that Staveley will now step …

Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester United training after face to face talks with Erik ten Hag, with the pair both agreeing to move on following their disagreement last season. United signed Sancho from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund for £73m in 2021, but he hasn’t played for the club since last August. The winger was exiled from the first team …

Mikel Merino has been one of Spain’s heroes at Euro 2024 as La Roja bids to win the title this Sunday. Spain has been the best team at the Euros, and they will face England in the final this weekend. The Spaniards may not have reached the final if Merino had not scored at least one crucial goal. He is …

Italian soccer and Serie A are teetering on the brink of a crisis that could see them excluded from FIFA and UEFA competitions following the approval of a controversial amendment. Despite warnings from the highest levels of international soccer, the Italian government passed the amendment with significant changes. However, the threat remains as the amendment is a potential breach of …

Barcelona are working ’round the clock to reinforce the team this summer and one of the club’s priorities is to ensure the return of Joao Cancelo. The Manchester City fullback spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Barcelona. And despite a relatively poor end to the campaign, the defender is wanted by new coach Hansi Flick. Barcelona are actively involved …

Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde will return to group training next week in what comes as a massive boost to Hansi Flick’s plans. After all, the German is known for milking the most out of his full-backs and developing them into superstars. Heading into next season, however, Barcelona lack a direct backup in the left-back position. Joao Cancelo covered the void …

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have struck up a fine partnership for Spain at the ongoing European Championships. The duo share great chemistry on the field and complement each other’s profiles, providing La Roja with much-needed verticality. Since Barcelona eye the 16-year-old protege as the centrepiece of their long-term project, Joan Laporta and Co. are convinced that Williams is the …

Major League Soccer’s place among the top divisions across the globe has been debated for years. The league has certainly come a long way since its debut season in 1996. After all, just 10 total clubs fought for the title that year. Nevertheless, many fans of the sport, particularly from outside of North America, still regularly ridicule MLS. Former Crystal …

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