U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun was one of the few bright spots in the squad last summer and now he has his first opportunity since then to build off of his performances. Balogun, who has already kicked off his second season with Ligue 1 side Monaco, scored two goals at the tournament, including a golazo in a 2-1 …

Leicester City have won a legal dispute over a decision by the Premier League that could have led to a points deduction over an alleged breach of profita­bility and sustainability rules (PSR). After Leicester’s appeal, an independent panel found there was no jurisdiction for the case to be conducted and said parts of PSR are “far from well drafted”. “Leicester …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with Real Madrid, stating that the relationship between the two clubs has soured, primarily due to Real Madrid’s involvement in the ‘Negreira case’.  Laporta did not mince his words, explaining that Barcelona are dealing with numerous complaints about false statements related to this case—around twenty, to be exact.  He suggested that …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently spoke on various topics concerning Barcelona, providing insights into the club’s strategy, its players, and the future.  When asked about Barcelona’s ability to sign new players in January, Laporta expressed optimism. He mentioned the club’s plan to achieve a 1:1 ratio earlier, which would simplify the registration of new players.  Laporta emphasised that Barcelona are …

FC Barcelona’s activity in the recently concluded summer transfer window was somewhat restrained due to financial constraints, which hindered their ability to secure their preferred targets. Although the Catalan giants secured a marquee signing in Dani Olmo, the most anticipated move was the potential acquisition of Nico Williams. The Spanish winger was high on Barcelona’s wishlist but their economic situation …

The most volatile position in club football is undoubtedly that of the manager. Irrespective of the shortcomings of the players, the administration or the club staff, the coaches form the face of the club and are often the party to face the axe. As the most dispensable part of most teams, managers being sacked is a commonality in today’s world …

England interim manager Lee Carsley will be without Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins for the Uefa Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in February after all three withdrew from his squad. Manchester City forward and PFA Player of the Year Foden has not joined the squad because of illness, while Chelsea talisman Palmer and …

According to a report from AS, Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is expected to be ready for the league match against Girona on Sunday, 15 September.  The outlet mentions that Fermin arrived at the training camp for the Spanish Under-21 national team on Monday.  He took part in the afternoon training session with his teammates, but by the end of it, …

Chelsea will have concerns regarding the fitness of Cole Palmer as the 22-year-old has withdrawn from international duty with England with an unconfirmed injury issue.  The Three Lions begin their UEFA Nations League campaign with matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland over the next week as Lee Carsley takes charge of the England national team for the first …

The prolonged absence of Frenkie de Jong has been quite the blow for Barcelona in these early parts of the campaign. Although the club have enjoyed a remarkable start to the new season, they are devoid of reliable options in midfield, especially following the injury of Marc Bernal. Hansi Flick, therefore, is desperately awaiting the return of de Jong, who …