July 18 – Italian prosecutors have requested that former Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli, one of the most powerful figures in European football in his heyday, and other former executives of the club stand trial over allegations of false accounting during their tenure. The move follows a prolonged investigation into the financial practices of Italy’s most successful and storied club. In November …

Former Newcastle striker, Michael Owen, has risked the wrath of the St. James’ Park faithful with his latest piece of advice. The Toon Army heartily sang Owen’s name from the terraces when he partnered Alan Shearer up front during the mid to late 2000s. However, they might think twice about doing so now after his comments regarding Eddie Howe and …

July 18 – Angel City have agreed terms for the sale of a ‘majority’ stake in the LA-based NWSL club to Willow Bay and Bob Iger, giving the club a $250 million valuation, the highest of any women’s team in professional sport worldwide. Willow Bay, who is the Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob …

Leeds United are reportedly in direct talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible summer transfer for right-back Rasmus Kristensen. That’s according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who has reported the Denmark international is pushing for the deal to be finalised. ?? Eintracht Frankfurt now in direct talks with Leeds United to find an agreement about a transfer of …

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly asked the club to give Ferland Mendy a new deal as soon as possible. According to Football-Espana, the Italian manager wants to be able to depend on the French defender after the club missed out on Manchester United-bound Leny Yoro. Carlo Ancelotti Wants To Secure Ferland Mendy’s Future Having added Kylian Mbappe to …

Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain but may have to force his way out of the Etihad Stadium to get there, according to Jonathan Johnson.  Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, the French football expert explained that Alvarez could make sense as a good fit for PSG, whilst also potentially offering the …

Argentinian sports minister Julio Garro has been sacked for suggesting Lionel Messi should apologise over the race row which marred the country’s Copa America triumph. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez shared a video shortly after Argentina beat Colombia in Miami on Sunday that contained language the French Football Federation described as “racist and discriminatory”. The video showed Argentina’s players singing a …

Newcastle United are currently on a five-day training camp in Germany. Welcomed to Adidas’ global headquarters in Herzogenaurach on Monday, Newcastle United, led by Eddie Howe, travelled with all fit non-international players and some youth players also present. However, fans quickly worked out that one first-team player was missing. More Stories / Latest News Matt Targett …

July 18 – The racism row concerning members of Argentina’s Copa America-winning squad has taken a dramatic twist with the sacking by the government of undersecretary for Sports, Julio Garro. Garro was shown the door after he reportedly demanded that Lionel Messi should apologise for the chants sung by his side following victory against Colombia. A video posted on Instagram …

Juventus has been linked with a move for Giacomo Raspadori again this summer as the attacker looks set to leave Napoli. Raspadori has been one of the most important players in Naples and was on Juve’s radar when he played for Sassuolo. The Bianconeri considered adding him to their squad as a replacement for Paulo Dybala, but he eventually joined …