Vitor Roque’s time at FC Barcelona has been riddled with complications. Despite arriving with high expectations in January, the striker failed to feature regularly during Xavi’s tenure. Talk of an exit has thus been doing the rounds with Saudi Arabia most recently vying to acquire Roque’s services. However, the Brazilian has a golden opportunity to prove his doubters wrong on …

The growth of women’s soccer across the world has been clear with events like the 2023 Women’s World Cup. That tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, set attendance records with just shy of 2 million fans across all games. Fans across the world broke viewership records for the tournament in 2023, too. Australia drew 11.5 million viewers on domestic …

Juventus does not consider signing a striker a primary goal this summer, given that several forwards are already on their books at the Allianz Stadium. The Bianconeri have been in fantastic form during this transfer window and are expected to make more purchases before it closes. In recent days, reports have linked them with a move for Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier …

The rumour mill has been rife with speculation over Nico Williams recently, as the player looks to make an important decision over his future. Recent reports have indicated that the forward is tilting towards a prolonged stay at Athletic Club, even amid interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona’s important economic step According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona have taken a …

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for his performances but has warned him of the inevitable hardships ahead. The former Barca manager has advised the 17-year-old to keep a cool head during the ups and downs of his professional career. Lamine Yamal Has The World At His Feet Barcelona and Spain right-winger Yamal is the …

Barcelona are prepared to activate Nico Williams’ €58 million release clause, but the transfer is currently on hold. Williams is at a crossroads, grappling with the decision of whether to stay loyal to his boyhood club or embrace the opportunity to join Barcelona. Following his outstanding performance in UEFA Euro 2024, the Basque winger has attracted significant interest. However, severing …

On 23rd July 2019 – five years ago this week – Newcastle United handed over £40m to Hoffenheim for a little known ‘forward’ Joelinton. Little did we understand just how valuable that £40m would be. Joelinton Cassio Apolinario do Lira, started at Brazilian side Sport Recife in 2010, working his way through their youth ranks before leaving for Hoffenheim in …

The one surprising aspect of the ongoing summer transfer window for Barcelona is the apparent lack of big-name departures. Joan Laporta and his team were expected to consider significant sales this summer, especially given the club’s economic situation and the arrival of a new manager. However, uncertainties over new signings and injuries to potentially saleable players have slowed the Blaugrana’s …

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has stated that his move to Bayer Leverkusen last summer was “two steps forward” for his career after original opinions stated that the 31-year-old had taken a step backwards. The Switzerland international decided to leave the Premier League giants after seven years to move back to Germany last summer with Arsenal receiving €25m for his …

Chelsea has decided not to punish Enzo Fernandez for his part in Argentina’s racist celebrations at Copa America 2024. The midfielder recently recorded himself and his teammates singing a racist song following their triumph at the tournament. The song was directed towards players on the France national team. French soccer officials condemned the video and filed a complaint to FIFA. …