American midfielder Aidan Morris became the newest face in the English Football League Championship on Saturday, helping Middlesbrough to a first opening day victory since 2014. Morris started and played 90 minutes as Michael Carrick’s men defeated Swansea City 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium. It marked the 22-year-old’s first competitive appearance for the English second-tier squad since moving from the …
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Real Madrid draws biggest crowds for summer friendlies in USA
Several of the most famous European soccer teams traveled to the United States this summer. Clubs from across the pond now regularly schedule preseason friendlies Stateside to help grow their brands. The move certainly seems to be paying off. Matches involving the big European sides typically draw huge crowds because Americans do not get to see them regularly. This summer …
Read More »West Ham agree £15m transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Man Utd
West Ham United have agreed a deal to sign Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to Fabrizio Romano. Wan-Bissaka joined United from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019 and has played 172 times in the Premier League for the two clubs combined. The 26-year-old has won FA Cup and EFL Cup titles since joining the Red Devils. However, the right-back …
Read More »Brenden Aaronson scores in Elland Road return to rescue Leeds United draw
Brenden Aaronson’s first match back at Elland Road could very well serve as a kickstart to a strong campaign with Leeds United. Aaronson came off the bench to score a 95th minute equalizer in Leeds United’s 3-3 EFL Championship draw with Portsmouth. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder spent all of last season on loan with Union Berlin but christened …
Read More »Pundit admits Motta needs time but tips him to do well this season
Thiago Motta faces a significant challenge as he aims to restore Juventus to their former glory this season. The Bianconeri have given him a major platform to test his innovative ideas, which have proven successful at Spezia and Bologna. He helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League last season and will now look to win trophies with Juventus. While Juventus …
Read More »Man United in talks to sign Ferdi Kadioglu
Manchester United have held talks with Ferdi Kadıoğlu’s representatives ahead of a potential move to Old Trafford. While the Red Devils did beat the competition to sign Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille, they still need to add a lot more quality to their backline before the start of the next season. They struggled during the 2023/24 season because of injuries …
Read More »Osula and Bruno start vs Brest – Team news from St James’ Park for Sela Cup finale
The team sheets are in at St James’ Park, where Newcastle United take on Ligue 1 side Stade Brest in the final game of the Sela Weekender. As expected, Eddie Howe has named an entirely different XI to the side that beat Girona 4-0 yesterday: STARTING 11: Dubravka – Trippier, Schar, Kelly, Lewis – Harrison, Bruno, Willock – Almiron, Osula, Barnes. …
Read More »Leeds linked with a move for 21-year-old Crystal Palace winger
Crystal Palace attacking sensation Jesurun Rak-Sakyi unlikely to join Leeds United. Despite all their efforts and a third-place finish in the EFL Championship last season, Leeds United couldn’t secure an immediate return to the Premier League. It has resulted in a massive financial blow and they have already lost arguably their most important player from last season, Crysencio Summerville. The …
Read More »Guardiola Aims Dig At Arsenal & Manchester United Over Summer Spendings
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed it is not news when Manchester United and Arsenal spend big on players, but it is when the Cityzens do. He also admitted he was concerned about the Gunners and the Red Devils, as they had greatly improved their squads over the summer. Manchester United & Arsenal Have Outspend Manchester City This Summer …
Read More »Man City eyeing up a move for Frenchman who earns €20m in wages
Manchester City are interested in the services of Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are always on the lookout for opportunities to further bolster their squad. While they already have a lot of quality in the final third of the pitch, according to a report from Bild, City are now considering making a move for the services …
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