With just a couple of weeks remaining before the new season kicks off, Barcelona are hoping for the speedy recovery of its injured players. Pedri’s fitness, in particular, has been in focus as the Spanish midfielder looks to get back on the pitch as soon as possible after picking up an injury during the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Update on Pedri’s …

The next head coach for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) could come from the German Bundesliga. Pellegrino Matarazzo, the current manager of Hoffenheim, has reportedly been offered the position by US Soccer, as per German news outlets Kicker and Bild. This news comes amid a turbulent period for the USMNT; they are seeking a fresh start following a …

Joao Felix’s stint at Barcelona last season generated positive numbers, laying the foundation for his potential return to the club for one more season. Despite his inconsistencies, the Catalans were willing to sign the player on loan once more. Atletico Madrid’s firm desire to sell the player coupled with the expensive price tag, however, detracted negotiations. Over the past month, …

New Chelsea signing Marc Guiu has insisted his departure from Barcelona was not down to a ‘contract issue’. Chelsea triggered the player’s £5m release clause to bring him to Stamford Bridge earlier in the transfer window, with the Spaniard going on to play over 200 minutes during their pre-season USA tour, notching a goal and an assist. Guiu rejected a new …

Juventus are facing competition from Chelsea and Aston Villa for Hoffenheim bomber Maximilian Beier. The Bianconeri are searching the market for a new striker who can act as an understudy for Dusan Vlahovic. After all, Arkadiusz Milik isn’t in Thiago Motta’s plans for next season while Moise Kean has already joined Fiorentina. The Serie A giants have been linked with …

While a 2-0 defeat to Yokohama did not require an overreaction, poor displays from Sean Longstaff and Miguel Almiron fuelled more debate around their situations at the club. The 24/25 season is earmarked to get Newcastle United back amongst Europe’s elite. In order to do that the club must do two things; improve the quality across the depth of the …

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FC Barcelona could not have dreamed of a better start under Hansi Flick’s leadership, securing back-to-back victories against Manchester City and Real Madrid in the US pre-season tour. Adhering to their tradition of beating Real Madrid on American soil, the Catalan giants triumphed over the Merengues with an assertive 2-1 victory. Several youngsters impressed on the night and Barcelona displayed …

Leeds United have requested strict confidentiality from West Ham over the transfer fee they paid for Crysencio Summerville, according to reports. After much speculation about his future, Summerville — who notched 19 goals and nine assists in 43 Championship appearances last season — completed a move to West Ham earlier this week. The transfer fee for Summerville was undisclosed, but …

Barcelona’s pre-season tour in the United States has been going positively so far with the team winning both against Manchester City and Real Madrid in the first two games. While the two games saw different versions of Hansi Flick’s team tested to the limit, however, a common feature on both nights was a prolonged suspension of play owing to weather …