Ronald Araújo’s injury earlier this summer came as a massive blow to Hansi Flick’s plans especially considering how the Uruguayan is an undisputed starter for the club when fully fit. Seemingly out until the end of the year, the Catalans were looking for a silver lining to grab onto from Araújo’s setback and appeared to find that in terms of …
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Leicester agree deal with Chelsea for international striker
Chelsea have agreed to loan striker David Datro Fofana to Leicester City for the upcoming season, according to reports. The three-time Ivory Coast international joined the Blues in January 2023 after catching the eye with 24 goals in 65 appearances for Norwegian side Molde — helping them win the league and cup double in 2022. However, Fofana has only made …
Read More »Alisha Lehmann cherishes Juventus debut: “Wearing this jersey evokes a different feeling”
New Juventus Women star Alisha Lehmann expressed her joy and pride after scoring on her club debut in a friendly test. The Bianconere stole the headlines earlier this summer when they signed the 25-year-old as she happens to be one of the most popular stars in Women’s football. The Swiss striker made her first appearance in a Juventus jersey on …
Read More »Chelsea Star Insists Snubbing Liverpool Was The Right Decision
Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo has insisted he did the right thing by snubbing Liverpool for Chelsea in the 2023-24 summer transfer window. Caicedo praised the Blues for being by his side in difficult moments and is hopeful of enjoying a much-improved second season under new manager Enz0 Maresca. Chelsea Beat Liverpool In The Race For Moises Caicedo Owing to his …
Read More »Pellegrino Matarazzo confirms Hoffenheim stay
U.S. Soccer will have to look elsewhere to fill the vacant U.S. men’s national team head coaching role. Pellegrino Matarazzo has confirmed his stay at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, the club announced Tuesday. Matarazzo, 46, was reportedly offered the USMNT head coaching position earlier this week, per German outlets Bild and Kicker. “It is extremely important to create clarity and calm …
Read More »Two player-swap deals now possible
Manchester United are at the centre of a complicated transfer saga involving three players and two other clubs. After signing striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and highly-rated centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille, the Red Devils are now forced to be creative with any more incomings. Likely to pursue a new central midfielder but only if one of, or both, Casemiro …
Read More »Barcelona out-of-favour youngster has offers from the Premier League and Serie A
Vitor Roque’s time at FC Barcelona has been tumultuous, to say the least. From being heralded as Brazil’s next big thing to warming the benches at Barcelona, the 19-year-old has faced a 180-degree turn in his status in just one year. The young Brazilian was scarcely given play time under coach Xavi Hernandez and has struggled to convince Hansi Flick …
Read More »The 49ers are willing to listen to trade offers for fifth-year WR Brandon Aiyuk
After a loss in the Super Bowl to the Chiefs last season, the 49ers are looking to start fresh in 2024. It was the second time in five postseasons that the Niners lost the Super Bowl to Kansas City. An ongoing issue for the team has been trying to accommodate WR Brandon Aiyuk. The 26-year-old is heading into his fifth …
Read More »Barcelona imminent new arrival to undergo extensive medical checkup given his injury history
Barcelona reached a verbal agreement with both Dani Olmo and RB Leipzig over the transfer of the Spanish attacker earlier today. With Deco’s trip to Germany successful, the player is already en route to Barcelona and will arrive later today to complete the formalities. While the deal is not official yet, word has it that the agreement involves a €55 …
Read More »Sam Darnold is QB1 on the Minnesota Vikings’ first unofficial depth chart
After six seasons, Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings decided to part ways. The veteran QB signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. This offseason, the team added two new players to their QB room. With the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Vikings selected QB J.J. McCarthy out of Michigan. Additionally, the team signed veteran QB …
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