While Newcastle might have had to overcome substantial pressure on Sunday afternoon, the Magpies snatched a late 2-1 victory against Tottenham at St. James’ Park. In what always promised to be an action-packed affair this weekend, Eddie Howe’s side took the lead in the 37th-minute as Harvey Barnes produced a wonderful side-footed finish. However, although Newcastle might have entered the …
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Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham: What Were The Key Talking Points As The Magpies Extend On Their Bright Start At St. James’ Park?
While Newcastle might have had to overcome substantial pressure on Sunday afternoon, the Magpies snatched a late 2-1 victory against Tottenham at St. James’ Park. In what always promised to be an action-packed affair this weekend, Eddie Howe’s side took the lead in the 37th-minute as Harvey Barnes produced a wonderful side-footed finish. However, although Newcastle might have entered the …
Read More »Leicester City stopped 27-year-old from leaving on deadline day
Leicester City reportedly did not allow goalkeeper Daniel Iversen to leave the club after several Championship sides made an approach. With the window now shut after a relatively quiet summer for Premier League clubs, the English sides must now embark on the season with their current crop of players. The newly promoted Leicester City made their best efforts at bolstering …
Read More »Reyna, Pulisic, Morris headline USMNT roster for September’s friendlies
Interim U.S. men’s national team head coach Mikey Varas will lead the Americans in September’s FIFA window and U.S. Soccer announced his roster for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand on Sunday. Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, and Aidan Morris headline Varas’ 23-player roster for the upcoming pair of home matches. Dual-national goalkeeper Diego Kochen and fullback Marlon Fossey have been …
Read More »Gary Neville gives Erik ten Hag prediction after Liverpool defeat
Gary Neville has warned Erik ten Hag that he needs to turn things around at Old Trafford or risk losing his job by Christmas. Manchester United were beaten 3-0 at Old Trafford by bitter rivals Liverpool in a game which once again amplified the club’s biggest issues both on and off the pitch. Despite some success early on for the …
Read More »Howe picks out positives and negatives after Newcastle 2-1 Spurs
Eddie Howe has been speaking to the press following Newcastle’s 2-1 win at home to Tottenham, in what was a difficult but successful afternoon at St James’ Park. Goals from Harvey Barnes and Alexander Isak proved pivotal helped the Magpies continue their unbeaten start to the season, but many will feel that Newcastle were fortunate to come away with all …
Read More »Eddie Howe admits Newcastle could sell players despite transfer window closure
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted players could still be sold despite the closure of the English transfer window on Friday. Although English clubs are now closed for business until January, the transfer window remains open for another day in countries like Saudi Arabia, Portugal and the Netherlands, while the likes of Belgium and Turkey have even longer to …
Read More »Issues piling up: 2025 calendar jam-packed for Madrid and Barca
The new season will be one of the most demanding in recent history for Real Madrid and Barca. Pressure will be mounting on the teams of both clubs as they compete in the extended Champions League; on top of their local and international obligations. The season’s intensity is compounded by the aftereffects of a busy […] The new season will …
Read More »Martino confirms possible game for Messi Miami return
Fans of Inter Miami and soccer elsewhere have been waiting impatiently for Lionel Messi to return to action. The Argentine superstar missed time with a ligament injury in his ankle during the Copa America 2024 Final against Colombia. That July match saw Messi leave the field in visible pain during the second half; an emotional departure that left fans concerned. …
Read More »EPL and Championship star Sol Bamba loses battle with cancer
The soccer world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, a former Premier League and Championship star, who passed away at the age of 39 after a sudden illness. Bamba, a beloved figure on the English scene, had been recently working as a coach at Turkish club Adanaspor; where the news of his passing was announced late on Saturday night. …
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