England welcome Finland to Wembley for their next UEFA Nations League match before the domestic seasons pick up again at the weekend, with Lee Carsley looking to keep up his 100% record after an impressive win against Ireland at the weekend. Match Preview England England Recent Form As mentioned, England come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 …

September 10 – China’s purge of football-related corruption has reached unprecedented levels after the country banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing, bribery and other forms of wrongdoing. With the national team still performing woefully on the pitch details have been released of a “two-year investigation that uncovered a series of online gambling, match-fixing and bribery cases.” The …

Lamine Yamal is quickly moving from a promising young talent to a footballer who is already making a significant impact.  This transformation is evident not only in his performances for Barcelona but also in his contributions to the Spanish national team. His role as the young MVP of a European Championship, where he was crucial to his team’s success, has …

This week we’re being treated to a mouthwatering repeat of the Copa America Final as Argentina face Colombia in a World Cup Qualifier. In the final of the Copa America in the summer, Argentina won 1-0 in extra-time thanks to a goal from Lautaro Martinez. Match Preview Colombia recent form Colombia returned to World Cup Qualifying on Saturday and were …

Tottenham Hotspur will take on Arsenal in the north London Derby at the weekend and both clubs will be without a number of key players due to injuries. Arsenal have lost a number of quality first-team players before the Derby and it remains to be seen whether they can put on a strong performance away from home. Meanwhile, Spurs have …

Soccer is a ruthless sport. It moves on from one world-class star to the next without a second thought. One minute it makes a player feel like the king of the world, assuring them of lifetime relevance. The next minute, the game changes. Someone new takes the crown, leaving the former occupant without the unchecked fame they once enjoyed. In …

Ansu Fati is ready to start afresh at Barcelona, according to a report by Xavier Bosch in Mundo Deportivo.  It must be noted that after a series of challenges, the young striker is now back under the spotlight, with new head coach Hansi Flick showing confidence in his abilities.  In fact, Flick views him not as a problem, but rather …

Last week, French Football announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Favorites Vinicius Jr., Rodri, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe all made the list, whereas the two most decorated players in Ballon d’Or history, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, were left off for the first time since 2003. Ronaldo and Messi’s omission made headlines, and deservedly so. However, …

Journalist Toni Juanmarti, writing for SPORT, has reported that Marc Bernal and his family are thrilled with the support they have received from FC Barcelona.  The young midfielder, who recently underwent knee surgery, has felt a strong sense of backing from his teammates, the club’s staff, and key figures such as Deco and Joan Laporta. This support includes plans to …

Manchester United have started the new season in poor form, with the club losing two out of their first three Premier League matches. The win against Fulham on the opening day of the season was followed by defeats against Brighton and Liverpool. The Red Devils were completely outplayed against their rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford, raising questions about manager Erik …