FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive bid to host the largest-ever edition of the World Cup in a single country. This announcement came shortly after the Kingdom submitted its official bid book titled “Growing Together” during a ceremony in Paris on Monday. The bid, backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines extensive plans and infrastructure projects; reflecting the Kingdom’s …
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Paul Mitchell agrees first signing for Newcastle with two more wanted – Report
As revealed by The Telegraph, Newcastle United have now agreed a fee to sign Sheffield United forward William Osula. Luke Edwards reveals that Paul Mitchell has been pushing to sign the Denmark U21 international and looks set to make the 20-year-old his first signing since becoming the club’s sporting director. The report states that we’ll pay an initial £10m for …
Read More »Barcelona want to sign key target before he rejoins current club for training
FC Barcelona are ramping up their pursuit of Dani Olmo as they face ongoing obstacles in their quest to secure Nico Williams. After reaching personal terms with Olmo, who has agreed to a six-year contract with Barcelona, the only remaining hurdle for Barça is to finalize an agreement with RB Leipzig. Recent reports have indicated that Barcelona’s most recent offer …
Read More »Mikel Arteta gives worrying timescale for Calafiori Arsenal debut
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal fans may still have to wait a while to see Riccardo Calafiori make his debut. The Italy international completed a move to the Emirates from Bologna earlier in the week, with the Gunners fighting off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus for his signature. Calafiori immediately flew out to join his new teammates …
Read More »Marc Casado talks Bernal, Flick, Thiago, Xavi, Busquets, Kimmich comparisons
One of the revelations of the pre-season so far for FC Barcelona has been midfield prospect Marc Casado. Having captained Barça Atletic last season, the 20-year-old is now a part of the first-team setup under Hansi Flick and has been impressing a great deal. Casado did well in the friendly against UE Olot and backed it up with another solid …
Read More »Erik ten Hag outlines new ‘very proactive’ Man Utd approach
Erik ten Hag says he wants his Manchester United side to be ‘very proactive’ both with and without the ball. The Dutchman is preparing for his third season as Red Devils boss but despite leading them to EFL Cup and FA Cup titles so far and signing a new contract over the summer, he’ll be under pressure after slipping to …
Read More »Bayern Munich set new championship points record
Just one year after Borussia Dortmund set the record for the most points in a Bundesliga season with 81 points, Bayern Munich smashed that tally, finishing with 91 points under Jupp Heynckes, losing just once all season. Heynckes’ lifted the trophy on matchday 28, the earliest title success in Bundesliga history, but confirmed his retirement at the end of the …
Read More »Venu Sports: Why the price is a bust for soccer fans
The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in February that ESPN, FOX, and …
Read More »Juventus adds Club Brugge teenager to their shopping list
Juventus is following exciting Club Brugge youngster Antonio Nusa and could make an approach for him this summer. Nusa has been in the news for several months as clubs around the continent watch him closely. Although the Norwegian is only 19, he has been a regular for his current club since 2021, gaining substantial game time. Under Thiago Motta, Juve …
Read More »More concern for Manchester United as two more players forced off injured during win vs Real Betis
Manchester United are facing a challenging start to the new season as several key players have suffered injuries during their pre-season fixtures. Most notably, new summer signing Leny Yoro, who United signed last month for around £59m, has been confirmed to be out injured for three months with a suspected broken metatarsal. Yoro sustained the injury during the friendly against …
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