Wojciech Szczesny is getting to know his new teammates at FC Barcelona with great speed. The Polish goalkeeper is working hard in training after signing for the Catalans, and at the same time, he is learning about players he had only seen on television. Having come out of retirement and signed a short-term deal last week, the 34-year-old shot-stopper is …
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Pundit says Juventus needs to find continuity before challenging for title
Juventus is one of the clubs aiming to win the Scudetto this season, and so far, they’ve proven to be a strong contender. The Bianconeri have assembled a talented squad and have made a solid start to the campaign, showing resilience and being difficult to beat. Many teams have struggled to secure even a draw against them. Fans are pleased …
Read More »Messi’s return with Argentina faces delay due to Hurricane Milton
The highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela could be delayed due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton. Scheduled for Thursday, the match might be pushed to Friday as Argentina face significant travel disruptions caused by the storm. The team, currently in Florida, has encountered difficulties in traveling from Miami to Venezuela. The match is at the …
Read More »Konate supports strike to force a solution to overloaded schedule
October 9 – France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate (pictured) has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying he supports the right to strike. Players and managers have criticised the ever-expanding calendar, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri warning last month that footballers were ready to down tools in protest if the situation did not …
Read More »Pundit tells Leeds United forward to leave the club immediately
Former midfielder David Norris believes that in order for Joe Gelhardt to relaunch his career, he needs to leave Leeds United as soon as possible. This season, Gelhardt has played eight minutes of Championship football; his lone start occurred during Middlesbrough’s crushing Carabao Cup loss back in August. The 22-year-old is ranked behind Mateo Joseph, Joel Piroe, and Patrick Bamford …
Read More »Barcelona defender claps back at media criticism over French NT’s fashion choices
It was not uncommon to see Barcelona players dressed in quirky outfits before games last season under Xavi Hernandez and the variety was largely appreciated by fans and social media. Hansi Flick’s arrival has seen that element cut out of Barcelona’s textbook routine with the German manager preferring his players focused on the game and nothing else. However, the French …
Read More »Spanish international joins Rodri with threats of players’ strike
The ever-expanding soccer calendar continues to draw criticism from players and managers alike. The latest voice of dissent has come from Spanish international Aymeric Laporte. Speaking out against the increasingly demanding match schedule, Laporte has raised the possibility of a players’ strike. He has suggested it might be the only solution to safeguard their health and well-being. The growing discontent …
Read More »Striker’s representatives trying to secure a move to West Ham in January
Joe Gomez of Liverpool and Alexander Sorloth of Crystal Palace in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on August 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth and his representatives reportedly looking to secure a move to West Ham in January. Atletico Madrid agreed to pay £29million to …
Read More »Szczesny opens up on coming out of retirement – ‘You can’t say no to Barcelona’
Following the season-ending knee injury to captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen, FC Barcelona acted swiftly to rope in an emergency replacement in the form of Wojciech Szczesny. The 34-year-old Poland star had announced his retirement a couple of months ago, but as soon as Barça came calling, the goalkeeper decided to make a U-turn and return to professional football. Now, having …
Read More »Juventus falls behind Inter Milan for the most valuable squad in Serie A
Club News October 9, 2024 – 6:00 pm Juventus has long been the most successful club in Italian football history, frequently signing the top talent in Serie A. This summer, they made some key additions but largely focused on players who fit within their new financial parameters. Despite this, Juventus remains one of the best and most valuable clubs in …
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