Ange Postecoglou has admitted his Tottenham Hotspur side still has ‘work to do’ in order to ‘improve in all areas’ ahead of the new Premier League season. The Australian guided the Lilywhites to fifth in the Premier League in his debut campaign in charge, qualifying them for the Europa League in what was a marked improvement from their eighth-place return …
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Canadian-owned Venezia averted insolvency, all thanks to Drake
In a story that reads like the script of a Hollywood film, one of the world’s most famous musicians, Canadian rapper Drake, emerged as the unlikely hero for an Italian club on the brink of financial collapse. Venezia, a club steeped in history but battling financial turmoil, found an unexpected lifeline in Drake. His intervention was crucial in saving the …
Read More »Sanchez back to roots after stops at Barcelona, Arsenal, United
Alexis Sanchez has made a surprising yet heartwarming return to Udinese, the club where he first made his mark on the European scene. The 35-year-old’s illustrious career has seen him don the jerseys of some of the world’s biggest clubs. Now he has signed a two-year contract with Udinese; marking his return after 13 years away from the Italian side. …
Read More »My thoughts on the Sela Cup – Positives, standout players and U21 star – New podcast!
The NUFC Blogcast is back for another episode, as I look back at an eventful weekend of action at St James’ Park following the Sela Weekender, reviewing all three games (Listen here or press play below) I start by taking a look back at our 4-0 win over Girona on Friday, discussing our impressive pressing, the brilliant Joelinton, Alexander Isak, pre-season star …
Read More »Athletic Club star has ‘not yet responded’ to Barcelona’s proposal – report
A breaking report earlier today indicated that Barcelona had received the green light from top transfer target Nico Williams to pursue his signing this summer. Needless to say, the report generated serious chatter and caught attention as it possibly marked the end of the Catalans’ seemingly endless pursuit of the young winger. Mundo Deportivo, in a recent update however, reveal …
Read More »Erik ten Hag names the 23/24 Man Utd flop set to become ‘very important’ once again
Erik ten Hag believes Casemiro is ready to once again become a ‘very important’ player to Manchester United. The 75-time Brazil international arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 following a glittering spell at Real Madrid. Since then, Casemiro has played 84 times for Man Utd, scoring 12 goals and winning FA Cup and EFL Cup titles. However, …
Read More »Jorge Mendes working on bringing Francisco Conceicao to Juventus
Juventus are working to sign Porto winger Francisco Conceicao, and have reportedly found themselves an ally in Jorge Mendes. The super agent famously brought both Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo to Turin in the summer of 2018. Therefore, the two parties could rekindle their partnership, albeit for a less glamorous operation. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews, the …
Read More »3 Saudi sides vying for Messi’s Argentina teammate
Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward who has become a crucial figure at Roma, is about to embark on his third season in the Italian capital. Since signing for free two years ago, he has been an integral part of the Giallorossi’s success; his responsibilities might soon become even larger. Roma’s manager, Daniele De Rossi, is reportedly considering a significant shift …
Read More »Former Arsenal star reflects on leaving the club – “Sometimes it’s time to let go”
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has reflected on his decision to leave Arsenal after spending 16 years at the club. Maitland-Niles is a product of the Arsenal youth system and went on to make 132 appearances for the club across all competitions between 2014 and 2023, winning FA Cup and Community Shield titles. However, Maitland-Niles was never truly able to establish himself as …
Read More »Source: Christian Cappis finalizing move to Norwegian side Viking
Christian Cappis’ frustrating spell at Danish side Brondby is coming to an end. Cappis is finalizing a move to Norwegian side Viking, a source close to the player confirmed to SBI. He is still awaiting his physical in Norway, but has already agreed to a three-and-a-half year contract with Viking through 2028. Danish side TipsBladet originally reported the interest. The …
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