September 10 – Game developers EA Sports have dropped a ratings bombshell ahead of flagship game FC25’s release later this month, as Lionel Messi is handed his lowest rating in 16 years. The announcement came as part of a social media post by the developers showcasing their top 25 rated players in the upcoming game – a ranking lead by …

Liverpool are already making plans for the next transfer window after failing to strengthen their squad extensively this summer. The Reds only managed to sign two players, with one of them spending the season on loan away. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was signed from Valencia while attacker Federico Chiesa joined the club from Juventus. Despite their brilliant start to the new …

September 10 – Manchester United have advanced their plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities aimed at maximising regeneration opportunities around Old Trafford.  The Premier League giants have joined forces with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to explore how the development of a world-class stadium could transform …

Ever since he arrived at FC Barcelona, manager Hansi Flick has made it a point to keep a close eye on the up-and-coming youngsters within the club’s academy. Indeed, the German tactician has been closely following the Barça Atletic and the Juvenil A (U-19) squads to unearth exciting youth prospects who can be the next big star for the first …

Manchester City and Real Madrid take up a combined eight places in a superb World XI put together based on market value by Transfermarkt. With only one striker in the line up, there’s no room for Man City goal machine Erling Haaland, with Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe taking that spot, though there are other big names from Pep Guardiola’s squad …

September 10 – Ajax Amsterdam have had a second of Eredivisie match called off because of a police striker in the Netherlands. In a statement, the club wrote that “The home match in the Eredivisie that was scheduled for Sunday against FC Utrecht will not take place. The local authorities decided this on Monday afternoon in response to the announced …

Juventus are reportedly monitoring Schalke forward Moussa Sylla, but face all-too-familiar competition from Inter. The 24-year-old is a youth product of Monaco who also had stints at Utrecth and Caen, before joining the 2. Bundesliga side this summer. The Malian is off to a flying start in his maiden campaign in Germany. He already boasts three goals and an assist …

According to The Telegraph, Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell have settled their differences and are committed to making things work for the good of Newcastle United. It was well documented earlier in the summer that Howe was thrown off by Amanda Staveley’s exit and the arrival of a new sporting director who’s remit would be “90% transfers” and that feeling …

September 10 – Following his side’s 2-0 defeat against France, Belgian captain Kevin De Bruyne slammed his teammates for “unacceptable things”, deepening the crisis mood around the Red Devils. Belgium enjoyed a bright start in Lyon against the French, but quickly faded and fell to goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele. During the match, De Bruyne, Belgium’s leading …

Liam Cooper has now agreed to join CSKA Sofia on a free transfer. The experienced defender left Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract and he has now agreed to join the Bulgarian club on a free transfer, as per Beren Cross.  The defender has completed his medical in the United Kingdom over the last few days and he …