The downfall of Girondins de Bordeaux has been one of the more unfortunate club collapses in recent memory, but the side may have a savior. The six-time Ligue 1 champion hit massive financial difficulties over recent years. As a result, Bordeaux suffered administrative relegation. That plunged the side from Ligue 2 to the fourth tier of French soccer. Officially, Bordeaux …
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The Paul Mitchell media spin – Have these comments been taken out of context?
There’s been so much said about Paul Mitchell’s “fit for purpose” comment two weeks ago. Perhaps a poorly worded phrase on our transfer strategies, I just feel it’s been taken way out of context. Some in the media reported on it like he was openly slating so many of our signings and fuelling this so-called ‘civil war’ behind the scenes. …
Read More »Barcelona icon weighs in on Lamine Yamal comparisons with Lionel Messi – ‘A mistake’
In a short time at the highest level, Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the top young footballers in the game. Just 17 years old, the Barcelona sensation is already the face of the club and country. So much so that, Real Madrid legend Guti named him as one of the ‘top three players in the world’ currently. …
Read More »Carolina Panthers Bench Quarterback Bryce Young After Week 2
We are just two weeks into the NFL season but the Panthers have already made a huge decision, deciding to bench former number one pick Bryce Young after two woeful performances. Panthers Bench Bryce Young It is fair to say that former number one pick Bryce Young has struggled since making his debut in the NFL and just two weeks …
Read More »Official Juventus team to face PSV in Champions League
The Champions League is finally here and tonight Juventus welcomes Dutch giants PSV to the Allianz Stadium and this is the team that Thiago Motta has selected. This season’s Champions League is very different, with no two-legged ties, meaning only a win will suffice. Juventus must secure all three points—it’s as simple as that. Dropping points at home could prove …
Read More »Glen Johnson Advises Club To Go After 26-Year-Old Next Summer
Former England international Glen Johnson has tipped Liverpool to go after Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze in the 2025-26 summer transfer window. The former Reds fullback believes Eze would be an excellent replacement for Mohamed Salah if he finds a way to be consistent. Eze, one of the most exciting attackers in the Premier League, was linked to many top …
Read More »Thiago Motta & Nine Juventus players to make Champions League debuts – List revealed –
Today is a special day for football fans around the globe, as the Champions League in its new format is finally upon us. In the curtain raiser, Juventus will host PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This encounter will mark the Old Lady’s much-anticipated return to Europe’s elite club competition following a forced year-long hiatus. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri …
Read More »Players close to strike to combat fixture congestion
Manchester City star Rodri has claimed that players may go on strike if governing bodies keep increasing schedules. FIFA previously caused a stir after announcing a new Club World Cup format. Teams in the competition will increase from seven to 32, a move that creates more matches for the clubs involved. The newly revamped tournament will debut in the summer …
Read More »Postecoglou doubles down on trophy comments after NLD disappointment
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has doubled down on his comments stating he always wins a trophy in his second season. The Australian caught the attention of the media last week after claiming he is a serial winner and has won in his second campaign in charge at every club he has managed. Postecoglou won the Australian title with both …
Read More »Official: Barcelona confirm nature of youngster’s latest injury and recovery period
In an unfortunate turn of events, Barcelona youngster Fermin Lopez suffered a fresh injury today, just after returning to group training with the rest of the team after recovering from a previous fitness problem. Fermin had been sidelined with an injury in his left thigh since the first week of September but returned to training today, ahead of schedule, and …
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