Several Barcelona players have excelled in UEFA Euro 2024, yet none have quite matched the exceptional campaign of Lamine Yamal. Earning widespread acclaim from across the world, Yamal is one step away from winning the elusive trophy and putting a bow on his successful tournament. Now, President of La Liga Javier Tebas has come out to give Barça’s young jewel …

July 12 – After all the fuss surrounding the appointment of German referee Felix Zwayer to England’s semi-final game against the Netherlands (it turned out pretty well for the English), UEFA has given the final to François Letexier from France. An international referee since 2017, the 35-year-old has already officiated at 65 official UEFA matches including three group stage matches, …

With the new season almost upon us, UEFA has released the updated coefficient rankings for clubs heading into the 2024/25 campaign. With the places for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup already decided and distributed, the clubs found out where they stand in the ranking. And, FC Barcelona have endured a steep fall to the 18th position in the coefficient …

Wolves have until the end of July to trigger the release clause of Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, according to reports. Elvedi has been a mainstay of the Bundesliga side since joining from FC Zurich in 2015, making over 300 appearances across all competitions. The 53-time Switzerland international — who remained an unused substitute throughout his nation’s Euro 2024 campaign …

July 12 – Sportradar and UEFA have announced a multi-year extension of their existing exclusive betting data rights agreement, expanded to include the non-exclusive right to distribute data to non-betting media. No value or term was given for the extension which include sport integrity services with the distribution rights. To support UEFA’s Anti Match-Fixing Unit, the cooperation includes Sportradar’s intelligence …

In a recent interaction with SPORT, La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that Barcelona are very close to reaching a position wherein they can sign priority transfer target Nico Williams. It is well-established by this point that the Athletic Club winger is Barça’s priority for this summer as they look to reinforce the left flank. Barcelona can sign Nico …

Leicester City is serious about adding Matias Soule to their squad, as Juventus remains open to selling him for a good fee. The attacker was in fantastic form when he spent last season on loan at Frosinone. He was one of their key players and scored double figures, which is impressive. Thiago Motta would love to work with him at …

Stade Rennes are reportedly closing in on signing Glen Kamara from Leeds United. That’s according to a recent report from TEAMTalk, who claims the 28-year-old is set for a new challenge after just one season at Elland Road. Rumoured to have already agreed to personal terms with the Ligue 1 club, Kamara, subject to a £10 million offer, is looking …

With Paul Mitchell appointed as our new sporting director and the bulk of our summer activity set to take place over the next six to seven weeks, I’m expecting things to pick up soon. One priority position is up front, where Callum Wilson – 32 and out of contract next year – is likely to be replaced if a suitable …

July 12 – Preparations in the UK for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final are reaching fever pitch in England with pubs and bars set for a bonanza and airlines scrambling to meet last-minute demands. Pubs across the country are expected to do a roaring trade ahead of the final against Spain while those with deep pockets are scouring for flights to Berlin …