It’s really worth honing in on words like this. It’s always good to take time and look at positives like this and really give it a focus. There’s been a lot of doom and gloom around Chelsea lately and things have had a toxic feel. Many fans still feel this and a bit of a disconnection with the club. Only …

Juventus is looking to get the best out of Dusan Vlahovic now that they have adopted a more attacking style of football. The Serbian performed well under Max Allegri, but many believe he could thrive even more under Thiago Motta. He was in far more lethal form during his time at Fiorentina, where La Viola employed an effective attacking system. …

Newcastle United will not stand in Eddie Howe’s way if the English FA come knocking. The 46-year-old took charge of the Magpies at the end of 2021 and has enjoyed a solid three years in the northeast. Not only did the former Bournemouth boss guide the Magpies back to the Champions League, but he has overseen a major transition following …

Germany and Hungary face off in an intriguing UEFA Nations League clash at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. Both teams are looking to start their campaign on a positive note, with Germany aiming to rebuild under new leadership and Hungary seeking to continue their upward trajectory. Match Preview Germany will be looking to bounce back after a mixed performance at Euro 2024. …

French soccer magazine, France Football, announced the 30 candidates for the 2024 Ballon d’Or on Wednesday, September 4. The shortlist, which includes the best players of the 2023-24 season — between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024 —, does not feature the two most successful players of the 21st century, eight-time winner Lionel Messi and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. …

The UEFA Nations League clash between the Republic of Ireland and England is set to take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. Both teams are under new management, with Lee Carsley leading England and Heimir Hallgrimsson taking charge of Ireland. This match will be a significant test for both managers as they aim to start their tenures …

Chelsea were determined to sign a new striker this summer but all their moves failed in the end. The Blues were one of the most active teams in the transfer market this summer and signed some big names like Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and others. After a poor showing last season in the Premier League, they were expected …

The 2024-25 summer transfer window is officially in the rearview mirror. Unsurprisingly, the two-month shopping window was full of crazy twists and turns, with many high-profile names switching clubs in that period. Having already taken a look at the most expensive transfers that took place in the summer transfer window, we will turn our attention to the biggest loan deals …

Match Preview Brazil will look to register a morale-boosting World Cup qualifying win when they host Ecuador tomorrow night. Coach Dorival Jnr named a much-changed squad for the clash with eight members of the group that reached the quarter-finals of the Copa America before losing to Uruguay on penalties left out. Seventeen-year-old striker Estêvão, who is set to join Chelsea …

Greece will host Finland at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Saturday in the UEFA Nations League. This match marks the start of a new campaign for both teams, with Greece recently promoted to League B and Finland aiming to maintain their status at this level. Both teams are looking to bounce back after disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaigns. Match Preview …