Manchester United are interested in adding another midfielder to their options next summer and view Atletico Madrid’s Rodrigo De Paul as a suitable target. The 30-year-old has just 18 months left on his contract and will likely leave the Metropolitano Stadium at the end of this campaign. The midfielder, who lifted the 2022 World Cup alongside Lisandro Martinez, is attracting …
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Former Barcelona defender makes surprise claim about Lionel Messi
In a revealing interview on ‘Shoot for Love’ (h/t SPORT), former Barcelona stalwart Javier Mascherano made a surprising claim about his ex-teammate Lionel Messi, suggesting that the Argentine superstar could have excelled in an entirely different position on the pitch. Mascherano played with Messi for eight seasons at Barcelona and shared the dressing room with the Argentine national team as …
Read More »Pundit expects Juventus to struggle against Lazio without key player
Juventus will be without Teun Koopmeiners when club football resumes next weekend, a significant blow ahead of their challenging match against Lazio. Lazio have been in excellent form this season, and Juventus know they face a tough task. In addition to Koopmeiners, Juventus may also be missing key players like Gleison Bremer and possibly Nicolas Gonzalez. All three have been …
Read More »Why have Borussia Dortmund have signed Yan Couto in October?
Borussia Dortmund completed the €30m signing of Man City full-back Yan Couto this week after triggering their obligation to buy clause in the defender’s loan contract but why have the Bundesliga club made this move so early in the season? The 22-year-old moved to Dortmund during the summer transfer window on loan from Man City as the Brazilian was not part …
Read More »Former US hard man Jermaine Jones suspended from coaching until 2025
October 11 – Former USMNT, Bundesliga, and MLS star, Jermaine Jones has been suspended from his position as head coach of the Central Valley Fuego FC. The suspension from the third tier USL League One club is through 2024 and probation for the 2025 season, but mystery surrounds the circumstances that led to this incident for both Jones and the …
Read More »Barcelona lay out careful roadmap for injured captain’s return, Flick in constant contact
Soon after the international break, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will be able to call upon three of his injured players as Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Dani Olmo are all set to make a comeback. On top of that, new signing Wojciech Szczesny is also expected to be ready to make his debut once the October international window comes to an …
Read More »Jose Mourinho wants Man United star Victor Lindelof at Fenerbahce
According to Sabah, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is keeping tabs on Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof to sign him at the end of the season. The centre-back is in the final year of his contract at the club and he could be allowed to leave due to the many options Erik ten Hag has in his defense now. The Red …
Read More »Italians return to Saudi Arabia for the fifth time for hosting of Supercoppa
October 11 – Serie A have confirmed that the Supercoppa Italiana will be played for the third consecutive season in Saudi Arabia 2-6 January 2025, the fifth time the Saudis have hosted. In 2018 when Serie A announced their first deal with the Saudis for hosting, they were met with a barrage of protests, most of it around Saudi Arabia’s …
Read More »Messi handpicks Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal for exclusive ‘Messi +10’ Adidas campaign
In a testament to Lionel Messi’s enduring global influence both on and off the field, Adidas launched its annual ‘Messi Day’ celebration with a groundbreaking campaign called ‘Messi +10.’ The ‘Messi +10’ campaign centres around a special edition boot release, with Messi personally selecting ten promising athletes, both male and female, to represent the future of football. The chosen players …
Read More »Man United are ready to cash in on Casemiro in January transfer window
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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