Juventus is interested in a move for FC Porto’s Francisco Conceição after watching him at Euro 2024. The winger was a deadly weapon for the Portugal national team, often coming off the bench to showcase his pace and directness. This has caught the attention of Juventus, and the Bianconeri are now looking to bring him to Serie A, a competition …
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Inter Miami becomes latest team to show interest in McKennie
United States men’s national team star Weston McKennie is now being linked with Inter Miami. The midfielder has been plying his trade in Europe ever since joining Schalke‘s academy back in 2016. While with the German side, McKennie made a name for himself during three fairly successful seasons. His progress with Schalke earned the midfielder a marquee move to Juventus …
Read More »Mikel Arteta reveals why Arsenal’s transfer window has been a ‘bit slower’
Mikel Arteta has revealed why the summer transfer window has gotten off to such a slow start with fans still waiting for a marquee signing. With the European Championship’s occupying the past month, the transfer window has been painfully slow with very few big names making moves bar the likes of Kylian Mbappe. Although many would be right in pointing …
Read More »Man City striker ‘recharged’ for 2024/25 season
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has said he is “fully recharged” ahead of his attempt to win the Premier League golden boot for a third consecutive season when the 2024/25 season starts in August. Haaland performed the lotus pose, which he has used to celebrate goals and is more readily associated with yoga and meditation, while sitting half-naked in a …
Read More »‘On another level’ – Arsenal midfielder in awe of Barcelona starlet
Adrien Rabiot’s open challenge to Lamine Yamal, asking the Barcelona star to raise his level against France, may well go down as one of the most significant moments of Euro 2024. The 16-year-old’s clinical goal against Les Bleus in the semifinal was not only one of the tournament’s best but also unfolded right in front of Rabiot. Yamal’s celebration after …
Read More »England captain ‘outstanding’ at Euro 2024 – Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate has called Harry Kane’s leadership “particularly outstanding” in the absence of the likes of Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire for the Three Lions at Uefa Euro 2024. Kane has faced criticism for his performances, with speculation that the 30-year-old, who was substituted during his side’s semi-final victory over the Netherlands, has been carrying an injury. Defenders …
Read More »Dante Polvara sidelined several months with torn hamstring
Dante Polvara enjoyed a breakout 2023-24 campaign with Scottish side Aberdeen, but unfortunately will miss most of the upcoming season through injury. Polvara is expected to miss three-to-four months due to a torn hamstring he suffered in training, the club announced Friday. The 24-year-old was scheduled to kick off his competitive schedule on Saturday in Scottish League Cup action, but …
Read More »Marc Cucurella hopes Chelsea teammate ‘stays on the bench’
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has stated that he hopes Cole Palmer remains on the bench during their clash on Sunday. In a mouthwatering contest on Sunday night, Spain faces off against England in Germany for the title of European Champions after a staunch campaign from both sides. Although both are in the final, Luis de la Fuente’s side has had …
Read More »Marcelo Bielsa says Copa America is run by a “plague of liars”
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa made no secret of his disdain for the organization of the 2024 Copa America. Bielsa, not known as someone to hold his tongue, was furious at the state of the pitches in the United States throughout the competition. The 68-year-old veteran manager recently went on a lengthy rant regarding young South American players fleeing to …
Read More »Barcelona’s €80 million-rated maestro opens up on injury struggles
Barcelona’s 2021 Golden Boy Pedri has been dealt an unlucky hand in recent years, with injuries consistently befalling him. Ending the season for Barcelona on a high note and shining with Spain in the Euros, it appeared he was finally looking to start afresh and ready to put his woes behind him. However, a tackle by Toni Kroos in Spain’s …
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