After taking a step back by reappointing Fabio Capello as coach the year before, Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi decided to put his faith in an exciting, up-and-coming tactician by the name of Alberto Zaccheroni for the 1998-99 season. The gamble reaped immediate dividends. Zaccheroni brought Oliver Bierhoff with him from Udinese and the Germany striker again proved the perfect spearhead …

We expect Dusan Vlahovic to remain at Juventus beyond this summer, and he has been training with the rest of the team in recent days. He reported late for pre-season after being involved with the Serbian national team at the Euros. Under Max Allegri, Vlahovic was the number one attacker and one of the first names on the Juve team …

The Finalissima’s two participants are set. Spain, coming off a dominant Euro 2024, will face an Argentina team that is building a South American dynasty. With the Finalissima slated to take place in 2025, the history of the Finalissima warrants a deep dive. The tournament was started from dark beginnings, meant to honor a former president’s untimely death, but has …

Aston Villa could be set for a major cash windfall if they decide to rename Villa Park. According to a report from Birmingham Mail, the club’s financial position could improve by selling the naming rights to the stadium, and it would also help the club deal with the profit and sustainability rules. The biggest clubs in the world like Barcelona …

Despite only signing him 12 months ago, Manchester United are reportedly open to allowing Mason Mount to leave the club. Mount, 25, has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford since his £55 million move from Chelsea. The 25-year-old, hampered by setbacks, managed just five Premier League starts last season. Consequently, and following the recent investment of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s …

INEOS-owned Nice are reportedly pushing Jean-Clair Todibo to join West Ham. That’s according to recent reports, which claim Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Nice are eager for the highly-rated centre-back to make the switch to the Premier League following West Ham’s loan with obligation to buy for £27 million offer being accepted. More Stories / Latest News The …

Leeds United are closing in on another summer signing. According to recent reports, the Whites, having already signed Joe Rodon, Alex Cairns and Joe Rothwell, are making progress in a deal to sign Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United. That’s according to the Telegraph’s John Percy, who has reported the two Championship clubs have agreed to a deal worth £5 million. …

Barcelona wrapped up their second Liga trophy in as many seasons under Louis van Gaal by a healthy 11-point margin over runners-up Real Madrid. Van Gaal marked his territory by signing more members of Ajax’s 1995 Champions League-winning team, and the result was a free-scoring side that racked up 87 goals by the end of the campaign, with four players …

Transfer News July 20, 2024 – 1:00 pm Fiorentina signed Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus last season and enjoyed the Brazilian midfielder. They had taken a huge gamble on him as he did not play in the 2022/2023 season while on loan at Liverpool. Arthur earned many minutes …

Leicester City have been very active in the transfer market since their promotion back to the Premier League. They have brought in four new signings to the club, but they must now look to offload their fringe players and make way for other incoming ads. The Foxes have a bloated squad and they cannot afford to head into the new …