Barcelona are working ’round the clock to reinforce the team this summer and one of the club’s priorities is to ensure the return of Joao Cancelo. The Manchester City fullback spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Barcelona. And despite a relatively poor end to the campaign, the defender is wanted by new coach Hansi Flick. Barcelona are actively involved …

Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde will return to group training next week in what comes as a massive boost to Hansi Flick’s plans. After all, the German is known for milking the most out of his full-backs and developing them into superstars. Heading into next season, however, Barcelona lack a direct backup in the left-back position. Joao Cancelo covered the void …

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have struck up a fine partnership for Spain at the ongoing European Championships. The duo share great chemistry on the field and complement each other’s profiles, providing La Roja with much-needed verticality. Since Barcelona eye the 16-year-old protege as the centrepiece of their long-term project, Joan Laporta and Co. are convinced that Williams is the …

Major League Soccer’s place among the top divisions across the globe has been debated for years. The league has certainly come a long way since its debut season in 1996. After all, just 10 total clubs fought for the title that year. Nevertheless, many fans of the sport, particularly from outside of North America, still regularly ridicule MLS. Former Crystal …

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Hansi Flick has begun life at Barcelona with a bang. On only his second day overseeing training, the German tactician held a double session focused on physical fitness and it is clear that a wave of change has arrived in Catalonia. As it stands, Flick is only working with the non-internationals and some young academy talents. Despite his busy schedule, …

Joao Cancelo has been linked with a return to Juventus as he is no longer considered an important player at Manchester City. The Portuguese defender spent last season on loan at Barcelona and performed well for the Spanish club. Juve has begun a new rebuild under Thiago Motta and will play with a new system starting next term. Several players …

The NBA’s in-season tournament has a new name next year and the newly branded ‘Emirates NBA Cup’ schedule has been released. Emirates NBA Cup Schedule Last season saw the inaugural NBA in-season tournament won by the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James and co securing the first ever trophy in a victory over the Indiana Pacers. The tournament featured custom designed …

The U.S. under-20 men’s national team kicks off its CONCACAF U-20 Championship schedule in seven days and Michael Nsien released his roster for the upcoming tournament. Keyrol Figueroa, Nimfasha Berchimas, and Cruz Medina headlined Nsien’s 21-player roster, U.S. Soccer announced Friday. The tournament will run from July 18-August 4 in Celaya and Irapuato, Mexico. The Americans face off with Jamaica …

Renowned journalist Christian Falk has backed Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann to take charge of a Premier League club in two years. Falk believes Nagelsmann will not continue with the national beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Germany Had A Disappointing EURO 2024 Campaign Three-time European Championship (EURO) winners Germany were one of the favorites to go the distance in EURO …