According to former chief scout Mick Brown, Manchester United are looking to cash in on Casemiro as soon as the January transfer window opens. The Brazilian midfielder has struggled at Old Trafford since his big money move from Real Madrid. Even though the experienced midfielder was impressive in his debut season at the club, his performances since then have been …
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Hopefully I’ll go back to the U21s
Lee Carsley said he will “hopefully” be returning to his role with England’s Under-21s after a damaging and disappointing defeat to Greece at Wembley. September’s promising Nations League wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland under interim manager Carsley were followed by boos from the crowd after seeing Greece seal a late, but thoroughly deserved, 2-1 victory. Vangelis Pavlidis …
Read More »Liverpool are desperate to agree a new deal with Virgil Van Dijk
According to former scout Mick Brown, Liverpool are desperate to agree a new contract with defender Virgil Van Dijk. The Dutch defender has entered the final year of his contract at the club and his future at Anfield remains uncertain. Along with his central defensive partner Ibrahima Konate, he has started the new season in fine form and shown once …
Read More »Day of blood-letting in Chicago as USSF axes staff ahead of move to Atlanta
October 11 – It was a heavy day in Chicago at US Soccer headquarters as up to 30 employees were laid off ahead of the federation’s move to new headquarters in Fayetteville, Georgia, slated for early 2026. Every department in the Federation from refereeing, coaching, sporting, sales, and marketing felt the cuts according to sources who spoke on condition of …
Read More »Barcelona reach agreement with La Masia midfielder over new contract until 2029
As has already been reported, FC Barcelona have been working on renewing the contract of midfield gem Fermin Lopez. The 21-year-old signed a new deal just over a year ago but his market value and stature have skyrocketed since and as such, the Blaugrana are working to hand him a new contract which reflects his meteoric rise. Agreement done In …
Read More »A new striker could arrive at Arsenal despite Kai Havertz’s form
Kai Havertz has been in top form throughout the opening phase of the 2024/25 campaign for Arsenal but that will not stop the Gunners from signing a new striker in 2025 should they feel they need one. The North London club were in the market for a proper number nine during the latest transfer window but the Premier League outfit …
Read More »FIFA and Konami push the partnership button for two esports World Cups
October 11 – After a gap in which FIFA was left without a major partner in the esports arena following the licensing fallout with EA Sports over the EA Sports long-running FIFA series, the world governing body has agreed a collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment Co. Two editions of the FIFAe World Cup will be played on the Konami platform, …
Read More »Liverpool slammed for their treatment of defender Trent Alexander-Arnold
Football pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane have criticised Liverpool for failing to agree a new contract with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool right-back has entered the final year of his contract at the club and along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, he can leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season. The Reds …
Read More »Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move to MLS
According to GiveMeSport, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could move to the MLS to join American side San Diego. The Egyptian attacker has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield and his future at the club remains uncertain. With no update of Salah signing a new contract at the Premier League club, he has been linked with an exit …
Read More »Saudi 2034 bid to tell their story manga-style
10 October 2024 – The Saudi Arabian bid team for the World Cup 2034 have made a point of expanding horizons and cultural connections. Their latest initiative takes them into world of comic books and a special edition manga, Japan’s iconic style of comic-book art. In a partnership with Saudi Research Media Group’s Manga Arabia the Saudi Arabian Football Federations …
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