As Lionel Messi departed for Copa America, Inter Miami’s manager Tata Martino faced a daunting question: How would his team fare without their talismanic leader? “If these players find themselves in form, with confidence, secure, and understand the challenges of the five games after St. Louis, it’s clear that we’ll be able to survive Copa Americ”, Martino cautiously responded. The …

Mikel Arteta has praised Gabriel Jesus and commented on the physical improvements of the Brazilian after another injury-plagued season. After arriving from Manchester City two years ago, Jesus looked completely unplayable, as his dynamism added another dimension to the Gunners, who made the step up from Champions League hopefuls to title contenders. However the Brazilian forward suffered a devastating knee …

Como 1907 have completed the signing of French centre-back Raphael Varane on a free transfer, the club confirmed on Sunday. Varane has signed a two-year deal with the club — who won promotion from Serie B to the Italian top-flight last season — after becoming a free agent following the expiry of his Manchester United contract. A 93-time France international …

For Manchester United sensation Marcus Rashford, it seems that art imitates life. The past year has been tumultuous for the Englishman, marred by multiple incidents ranging from speeding offenses to personal mishaps. Just recently, Rashford was handed a six-month driving ban for speeding in December 2023. Yet, just two days before his court hearing for this offense, another troubling incident …

Gangwon FC have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur saw off competition from a direct Premier League rival to sign Yang Min-hyeok. Spurs agreed a deal on Sunday that will see the 18-year-old arrive in north London in January 2025, remaining with South Korean side Gangwon until then. “We are delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement for Yang Min-hyeok …

Liverpool are reportedly targeting Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen as they prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season. With the Reds currently in the United States for their preseason tour, new manager Arne Slot is using this time to evaluate his squad and identify key areas needing reinforcement. The potential acquisition of Malen, a former Arsenal youth player, highlights their strategy …

Ian Rush believes Diogo Jota is the ‘most natural finisher’ currently at Liverpool and has compared the forward to Reds legend Kevin Keegan.  Rush is himself one of the most iconic players ever to wear a red jersey, scoring a club-record 346 goals for Liverpool across two spells at the club in the 1980s and 1990s, winning five league titles …

Manchester United’s pursuit of top-tier defensive talent has put them in a familiar position, having to contend with paying higher transfer fees and wages. Their fans often argue that when United come calling, clubs often inflate player valuations significantly. The recent pursuit of Lille’s Leny Yoro and the ongoing saga involving Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt highlight this phenomenon. Manchester …

Juventus are searching the market for a new striker capable of providing depth in the final third while acting as an understudy for Dusan Vlahovic. The Bianconeri have already sold Moise Kean to Fiorentina while Arkadiusz Milik is on the transfer list and is expected to leave before the end of the summer. In recent hours, Maximilian Beier rose onto …

Ricardo Rodriguez is a player on Everton’s ‘radar’ this summer, according to journalist Alan Myers. Rodriguez played every minute of Switzerland’s Euro 2024 campaign in Germany this summer but is currently a free agent after his contract at Torino expired. However, still only 31 years old and with 120 caps for Switzerland to his name alongside a club career spanning …