Kylian Mbappe day at Real Madrid is already well underway with the French hit-man posing publicly for the first time with his new shirt. He stood proudly alongside Real president, Florentino Perez, and in front of the multiple Champions League trophies won by the club, and held the shirt bearing his name and the number nine. More Stories / Latest …
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Triumphant Spanish take a victory lap of Madrid
July 16 – Spain celebrated their Euro 2024 victory on Monday with an open top bus parade through Madrid after a visit to the country’s king and president. It was a record fourth time that Spain have won the tournament, having previously lifted the trophy in 1964, 2008 and 2012. The Spanish Government said more than half a million people …
Read More »Barcelona to receive €2.5 million compensation from FIFA for captain’s injury
Barcelona were dealt with a major blow during the summer’s footballing bonanza as key defender Ronald Araujo picked up an injury. Recent reports now suggest the defender could be out at least until December, as he requires surgery. His absence could prove to be consequential for Barça, who were desperately looking to add quality to the team heading into the …
Read More »Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe is set for a surprise move to Lazio
It’s been a busy summer for the Bellingham family, with Jude having won the Champions League with Real Madrid after tying up La Liga, and then going on to lose in the final of the European Championship to Spain. The 21-year-old will need a well-deserved rest before he puts his best foot forward in earnest for his club during pre-season, …
Read More »Juventude vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction: Team to Win, Form
The upcoming clash between Rosario Central and Internacional in the Copa Sudamericana promises to be a thrilling encounter. This article delves into the team forms, potential lineups, and offers a prediction for the outcome. Match Preview Rosario Central’s Current Form Rosario Central is currently navigating a rough patch, enduring a four-match winless streak across all competitions. They have struggled to …
Read More »Comment: Taxi for Southgate? They’re coming home…
July 15 – The pain goes on amid intensifying frustration and recrimination. Football once again isn’t coming home, not to England at least. By Andrew Warshaw Within hours of an entire nation crying into its collective beer – gallons of it – a nationwide forensic examination of England’s demise was under way. Was it the fault of manager Gareth Southgate …
Read More »Could Soulé remain at Juventus despite Roma & Leicester links? –
In recent days, a tug-of-war has erupted between Leicester City and Roma for the signature of Juventus winger Matias Soulé. The 21-year-old was one of the main revelations of the previous Serie A campaign, showcasing his elusive skillset while on loan at Frosinone. The Argentine has now returned to Turin and is currently training under the guidance of Thiago Motta …
Read More »Between a rock and a hard place: Copa America ends in chaos as fans storm Miami stadium
July 15 – Argentina retained the Copa America with a 1-0 win over Colombia on Sunday but the showpiece finale was overshadowed by yet more organisational issues that from the start beset the tournament in the United States – joint hosts of the next World Cup. A goal by Lautaro Martinez after 112 minutes separated the sides with Lionel Messi …
Read More »Flynn Downes’ move could be strategic
West Ham are certainly getting deals done in the current summer transfer window. Luis Guilherme and Max Kilman are just two big names that the Hammers have already secured, whilst there appears to be almost daily updates as far as players that the East London outfit retain an interest in. Of course, there will be those players that need to …
Read More »EURO 2024 breaks records from Fan Zones to global TV audiences
July 16 – More than 5.8 million visitors had entered the ten Fan Zones in the Euro 2024 host cities in Germany before the final on Sunday that saw Spain overcome England 2-1. With the tournament over the number count has started and is showing record figures across pretty much every metric. The highest day’s attendance at fan zones, prior …
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