Martin Keown believes Arsenal star Declan Rice has been mismanaged and asked to do ‘too much’ for England at Euro 2024.  Rice has thrived in a No.8 role since joining the Gunners from West Ham, with Mikel Arteta enabling him to make driving runs forward and contribute in the final third. The midfielder ended the 2023/24 season with seven goals …

Julian Placias became the third American player to join Belgian side Westerlo in recent years. Placias, 18, made the move to the top-flight club, signing a three-year contract until 2027. His contract also includes an option year for 2028. A dual-national, who is eligible to represent the United States or Argentina, Placias joins Griffin Yow and Bryan Reynolds at Westerlo …

Barcelona formally began their training under new coach Hansi Flick this Friday, with the German coach only working with the set of players who are currently available. This includes mostly youth players and players who are serving their respective countries this summer. However, despite this, Barcelona players witnessed a surprise visitor at Ciutat Esportiva today. Jules Kounde visits Ciutat Esportiva …

Various stories popping up these days suggest former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a wanted man. It’s hardly surprising, given the status of the German tactician as one of the best in the world at what he does. Known for his energetic, attacking approach to the game, Klopp achieved great success during his Anfield spell, winning at least one trophy …

Newcastle United have announced that eleven teenagers have today put pen to paper on their first professional contracts at the club following their progress through the Academy ranks. The following players have all been handed their first full-time contracts by the club: Aidan Harris – Goalkeeper Adam Harrison – Goalkeeper  Harry Powell – Defender  Rory Powell – Defender  Dylan Charlton …

Heading into the new season, Barcelona completed one of the club’s main objectives – registering two of their key young players Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. The two youth products, who were signed for the youth team and the reserve team, are now formal members of the Barcelona first team, the club confirmed. This was a key milestone for Barça, …

Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are negotiating over Dele Alli’s future as the Blues continue helping him recover from his injury. When the 2023–24 season came to a conclusion, the former England international’s prior contract on Merseyside ended. The 28-year-old was once thought to be one of the Premier League’s top players, but problems off the pitch and injuries severely hampered …

Club News July 12, 2024 – 3:00 pm Former Juventus manager Luigi Maifredi has warned Thiago Motta that Juventus always demands immediate results from their managers. The Bianconeri have appointed Motta as their latest manager to lead them back to the top of Italian football after his impressive season …

Dani Olmo has insisted he is ‘not afraid’ of England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. The two midfielders will lock horns in Berlin on Sunday as Spain and England contest the Euro 2024 final. Although he hasn’t shown his best form, Bellingham has been instrumental in helping the Three Lions reach their second consecutive European Championship final, scoring the …

Luis de la Fuente claims under-fire striker Alvaro Morata would be a “legend” in every country bar Spain and backed his captain’s demand for greater recognition. Morata went on the attack prior to the Euro 2024 semi-final win over France, claiming “in Spain, there’s no respect for anything or anyone”. The striker also said he was happier living abroad after …