Having experienced some delays, FC Barcelona have now finally released their third kit for the 2024/25 season. After the successful launch of the two-colour themed home kit, commemorative of the club’s 125th anniversary, and the black away kit, which Barcelona debuted against Girona this past weekend, the green third kit has now been unveiled. “The groundbreaking successes of the women’s …

This evening, Juventus will kickstart their European adventure under Thiago Motta when they host PSV Eindhoven in the first matchday of the Champions League group stage. The young tactician has yet to sort out his ideal starting – if he indeed plans to find one – which leaves fans and pundits guessing over his team selections ahead of every contest. …

Arsenal have begun the process of trying to get key defender Gabriel Magalhaes to sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, according to Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts explained that things are still at an early stage on this deal, but the Gunners seem keen to ensure they can keep hold …

Last week saw the long-awaited return of Gavi to group training with the rest of the FC Barcelona squad after close to 300 days. Having recovered from his ACL injury, the 20-year-old midfield sensation is now working his way back to full fitness and has started training with the rest of the group even if it is only for parts …

Barcelona’s attack has been nothing short of spectacular this season, leading all teams in Europe’s top five leagues with an impressive 17 goals, averaging more than three goals per game.  To put this into perspective, Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain trail closely behind with 16 goals, while fellow La Liga team Celta Vigo has netted 13.  French team Marseille comes …

This week sees the Champions League begin again in earnest, with a new format for all players and managers to get to grips with – something that one Liverpool ace isn’t best pleased about. For whatever reason, UEFA in this case – but FIFA are guilty of it too – have looked to tweak the competition to, one assumes, make …

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has been making waves this season with his remarkable performances so much so that in just five league games, the 17-year-old has scored three goals and provided four assists.  This puts him second only to Erling Haaland in terms of goal contributions across major European leagues, reports AS.  The Manchester City forward tops the list with …

Celtic begin their Champions League campaign in its brand new format at home against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday. The Bhoys haven’t had much success in the Champions League in recent years so will be hoping that the new format can help them progress beyond the first phase for the first time since 2013. For Slovan, this is the first time …

Arsenal and Newcastle United remain interested in Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane and could move for him as he nears the end of his contract at the Allianz Arena. CaughtOffside understands Sane is not happy with Bayern trying to offer him a new deal with a lower salary, and this could lead to the Germany international leaning increasingly towards leaving …

Former Juventus vice-captain Adrien Rabiot is on the cusp of signing for Olympique Marseille as a free agent, even though it wasn’t his most financially rewarding option. On Sunday, the Ligue 1 giants announced an agreement in principle with the Frenchman, revealing that the latter will have to pass his routine medical tests before finalizing his move. This ensued only …