With the deal for Nico Williams seemingly dead, FC Barcelona have shifted their focus towards Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz. The 27-year-old forward has been on the Blaugrana’s radars for years now, with the club even coming close to signing him back in January 2022, only to snub him for Ferran Torres at the last minute. Barcelona have continued …

August 15 – A goal as well as a trophy. Not a bad debut for Real Madrid’s new superstar Kylian Mbappé at the club he always dreamed of playing for.  France’s captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a …

Chelsea have once again shown their financial muscle in the transfer market this summer. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly, they have not been afraid to spend money and add more players to their squad. Currently, they have the biggest squad in the Premier League and some of the players need to be sold before the end of the transfer …

Frenkie de Jong’s future at FC Barcelona has taken an unexpected yet decisive turn, as recent reports from SPORT reveal that new head coach Hansi Flick has firmly requested that the club retain the Dutch midfielder.  For the past few years, De Jong’s name has frequently surfaced in transfer speculations, with many wondering whether he would eventually leave the Blaugrana.  …

Newcastle’s opening game of the 2024/25 Premier League season sees the visit of newly promoted Southampton. Last campaign, the Magpies finished seventh in the league and although that is a decent final position, it was a downgrade from their Champions League qualification from the previous season. Southampton earned promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs as they defeated Leeds …

Reigning English champion Manchester City has developed a reputation for signing the most promising players in the world, especially under current manager, Pep Guardiola. The Cityzens’ relentless pursuit of improvement ensures there is always competition for places, there are always players who are unhappy with the minutes they are getting. Naturally, not all players are satisfied with waiting in the …

As is tradition, I will use the final column before the start of the season to look at three players for whom the upcoming campaign represents something of a crossroads. It’s going to be a big 2024-25 for… Fabio Vieira The sale of Emile Smith Rowe, in my view, puts plenty of extra pressure on Fabio Vieira to deliver in …

After scoring just five Premier League goals from 25 starts, it is fair to say Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk has endured a tough opening 18 months at Stamford Bridge. The Ukraine international joined the Blues from Shakhtar Donetsk last January in a deal worth a reported £88.5 million. The winger’s switch made him the Blues’ seventh most expensive-ever signing. Nevertheless, despite the …

U.S. Soccer has reportedly reeled in one of the biggest free agent head coaches on the market. Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next USMNT head coach, according to multiple reports. No official announcement has come yet from U.S. Soccer on the potential hiring. The 52-year-old was previously linked with the USMNT job by Ole in July. Pochettino left …

August 15 – Arsenal have announced a new multi-year partnership with Chivas Regal which will see the brand become the club’s first Official Whisky Partner ahead of the 2024/25 season, supporting both men’s and women’s teams.  Chivas will aim to elevate the matchday experience for supporters at Emirates Stadium by launching a new Chivas Regal bar within Dial Square, serving …