Bolivia will host Venezuela at the Municipal Stadium of Villa Ingenio in El Alto for the 2026 World Cup South American Qualifiers, with a new stadium selected instead of La Paz. This pivotal match will take place on September 5. Fernando Costa, the president of the Bolivian Football Federation (FBF), alongside El Alto’s mayor, Eva Copa confirmed the decision. After …
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Marc Guehi to Newcastle – The hidden link and comments that give me hope he’ll sign
Newcastle’s pursuit of Marc Guehi has come as a very welcome surprise to a fanbase currently deprived of any real transfer excitement so far this summer. The lack of serious activity thus far has led to some fans wondering if this deal is a tad too good to be true. As much as we are certainly unlikely to be lacking …
Read More »NWSL’s ambition is to be more like NFL
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman has set the bar extremely high when it comes to growing the division. The exec recently told that the NWSL has aspirations to be the “best league in the world.” Berman even directly referenced both the Premier League and NFL as markers of this huge ambition. The NWSL previously faced serious question marks over the future …
Read More »Worst transfer window saw Bale and Fabregas reject United
In 2013, David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager. At Old trafford, he faced the daunting task of following a legendary figure. Moyes’ tenure, however, was short-lived, marred by a difficult inaugural season that culminated in his dismissal in April 2014. One of the significant challenges during his stint was the summer transfer window as it saw …
Read More »Tottenham Solanke boost: Bournemouth identify Aston Villa player as replacement
Bournemouth have identified Aston Villa’s Cameron Archer as a potential replacement should they lose star striker Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to reports. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou admitted to needing a striker during a recent press conference and it’s understood Solanke is top of their shortlist following his 21-goal 2023/24 campaign. Of course, with three years left …
Read More »Barcelona will take a final call on key signing after the US pre-season tour
Oriol Romeu is nearing a move to his former club Girona on loan and has taken leave from Barcelona’s training camp in the United States. The midfielder’s move to Michel’s side is expected to be completed during the weekend with his medicals scheduled as well. While it is good news for the Blaugrana that they have finally sanctioned a departure, …
Read More »Sampdoria is closing in on signing two Juventus youngsters
Sampdoria has won the race to sign two Juventus youngsters on loan this summer, with Nikola Sekulov and Luis Hasa set to join Andrea Pirlo’s side. La Samp has successfully integrated several Juventus youngsters over the last few seasons and has been tracking Hasa and Sekulov for some time. Both youngsters have been training with the Bianconeri senior team and …
Read More »Manager of Barcelona target urges club to ‘do justice’ with next offer
RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has urged any club looking to sign Dani Olmo this summer to ‘do justice to the value’ of the player with their offers. Olmo’s stock has risen dramatically over the summer after he notched three goals and two assists to help fire Spain to glory at Euro 2024 — sharing the Top Scorer Award with …
Read More »Barcelona star likely to return to his natural position in the new season
As Barcelona’s first game of the new season nears, all eyes are on how Hansi Flick will set up his team with the resources available. There is, however, specific interest around the centre-back position, especially considering that Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsi will be unavailable for the team’s league opener later this month. The Uruguayan star’s long-term injury, moreover, rules …
Read More »Barcelona superstar not ruling out exit with renewal talks stalled and registration uncertain
Barcelona are treading dangerous waters with regard to the future of one of their most important players – Ronald Araujo. The 25-year-old defender, currently sidelined with an injury, has been a constant feature in the rumour mill this summer, with Manchester United and Bayern Munich taking a keen interest. However, the thigh injury he suffered while on international duty, which …
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