August 23 – After becoming the fastest user to reach a million subscribers on YouTube with his new-launch channel – less than the duration of a football match after going live on Wednesday – Al Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has already eclipsed major entities such as FIFA, Real Madrid and the Premier League. At the time of writing, …
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Official: Sergi Roberto joins Serie A club after Barcelona departure
Having brought an end to his association with FC Barcelona this summer, former club captain Sergi Roberto has signed for newly-promoted Serie A club Como, it has been officially confirmed. “Como 1907 is excited to announce the signing of midfielder Sergi Roberto on a two-year contract,” the statement from the club read. “The former Barcelona captain, who joined the club …
Read More »Inter Milan vs Lecce Prediction and Preview: Serie A
Inter Milan is set to host Lecce on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Stadio San Siro. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent forms and will be eager to secure a positive result. Match Preview Inter Milan Inter Milan Recent Form Inter Milan has been solid but slightly underwhelming in their recent outings, with a record of …
Read More »Rugani’s agent explains why he never left Juventus several seasons before now
Daniele Rugani has just left Juventus to spend the season on loan at Ajax, but his association with the Old Lady, which began in 2012, is not yet over. The defender joined the Bianconeri from Empoli and has been with Juve for 12 years. Although he has had several loan spells away from the Allianz Stadium, both he and Juventus …
Read More »Where will Pulisic play for Milan vs Parma?
Christian Pulisic, one of the standout stars of AC Milan, has seen his role evolve under new coach Paulo Fonseca. The manager tested the American winger in a central position during the preseason. That sparked speculation about a potential shift in his role within the team. However, despite these experiments, Pulisic will likely start on the right wing for Milan’s …
Read More »Pittsburgh and New England are the only teams who haven’t named their starting QB for 2024
The 2024 NFL season starts on Thursday, September 5 when the Ravens are in Kansas City to face the Chiefs. This weekend is the final set of preseason games in the NFL before roster cuts begin. Thirty of the league’s 32 teams have already named their starter for 2024. Only the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots have yet to …
Read More »Some good players, Merino talks, Arsenal Women in the US
Morning all. I saw the image of the Arsenal players at the PFA Awards last night, five of whom made it into the team of the season, and two things occurred to me. First, we have some very good players, and while we wait for a little more to be added to the squad, I think we should feel pretty …
Read More »“I am ashamed” – Jermaine Jenas speaks out following BBC sacking
Jermaine Jenas has admitted he feels ‘ashamed’ of his actions after getting sacked by the BBC for inappropriate behaviour, but insists ‘false information’ is being spread. The former Tottenham and Newcastle midfielder was axed by the BBC following allegations of inappropriate behaviour — including sending unsolicited text messages to female colleagues on The One Show. Jenas was working live on …
Read More »Chelsea operate better when they are universally hated on – Talk Chelsea
Both Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher had their weekly rant on Chelsea and Chelsea’s owners this week. Whether you agree or disagree with them, you can not doubt the fact that both of them, and the majority of the media in fact, just hate Chelsea Football Club. And you know what? That’s exactly how I like it. They hated us …
Read More »“It is certainly possible” – Crystal Palace transfer pursuit given boost
Bayer Leverkusen managing director of sport Simon Rolfes has admitted ‘it is certainly possible’ that Odilon Kossounou could leave the club this summer amid links to Crystal Palace. The Eagles are on the lookout for a new centre-back after Joachim Andersen completed a shock move to Fulham, while England star Marc Guehi continues to be linked with the likes of Newcastle …
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