Newcastle United flew out to Germany on Monday to begin their pre-season training camp at the Adidas HQ in Herzogenaurach. It’s the same state-of-the-art training centre that hosted the German national team during Euro 2024 and a host of U21 talents have been handed the chance to impress as we step up our preparations for the 2024/25 season. One player …
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Fantasy Premier League 2024/25: Join our private league
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is finally back. While users can now begin compiling their FPL team, Premier League officials made fans wait longer than usual to open the game. The start date for the current 2024/25 season is the latest since 2020. This, of course, came at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed back the 2020/21 Premier League season. …
Read More »Luka Modric signs new deal with Real Madrid
Luka Modric has signed a 12-month contract extension at Real Madrid that will see him play for the European champions for another season. The 38-year-old went from key player to more of a squad role last season as Madrid claimed a league and Champions League double, making 18 La Liga starts as coach Carlo Ancelotti opted for more youthful options …
Read More »‘There are several options’ – Euro 2024 winner coy on future amid Barcelona links
This past weekend, Barcelona quartet Ferran Torres, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, and Lamine Yamal were proclaimed European champions with the Spanish national team after a hard-fought win over England. The result was truly deserved considering the brand of football La Roja displayed throughout the event on both a personal and collective level. Spain’s midfield mainstay, Rodri, was named the Player of …
Read More »Bundesliga title-winner’s agents in constant contact with Barcelona – report
Apart from Nico Williams and a central midfielder, FC Barcelona also intend to reinforce the right-back position this summer. Joao Cancelo, back at Manchester City after his loan deal expired, remains the priority candidate for the position. However, talks over another loan deal are proving difficult as the Premier League champions are pushing for a permanent sale with clubs in …
Read More »Leicester frontrunners to complete signing of Tottenham playmaker
Leicester City are preparing for life in the Premier League without two of their key figures. The Foxes have lost manager Enzo Maresca and midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea. However, they are actively looking to strengthen their squad under the leadership of new manager. Football Insider reports that Leicester City are planning a move for Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp. The …
Read More »Wojciech Szczesny stuck at Juventus as Al Nassr closes in on another goalkeeper
Wojciech Szczesny is now stuck at Juventus as Al Nassr has moved on from signing the Polish goalkeeper. In the last few weeks, the Saudi Arabian club emerged as his most serious suitor, while the Bianconeri added Michele Di Gregorio to their squad. Di Gregorio has been appointed as the first choice at the Allianz Stadium under Thiago Motta, with …
Read More »Premier League winger hoping to complete West Ham transfer soon
According to ExWHUemployee, Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson is trying to finalise a transfer to West Ham United prior to their departure for their preseason tour of the US. Nelson, who is valued at £25 million, has been upset at his lack of playing time and wants to leave Arsenal this summer. The former England under-21 international is a target for …
Read More »Liverpool owner FSG pulls out of Girondins de Bordeaux takeover talks
July 17 – Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has got cold feet in France and pulled out of negotiations to buy Girondins de Bordeaux. The US group cited uncertainty in the French football model and “significant stadium costs” in the future as the reason for their decision. The LFP’s (Ligue de Football Professionnel) TV deals for next season are currently up …
Read More »AEK Athens bring in new Lyle & Scott dress code
July 17 – Greece’s AEK Athens has signed a one-year sponsorship with British designer brand Lyle & Scott who will supply the Greek club with official clothing for the 2024/2025 season. “AEK announces the start of the collaboration with the iconic fashion brand Lyle & Scott, which will be the team’s Official Supplier of Civil Clothing for the 2024-2025 season” …
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