Francisco Conceicao’s absence was clearly felt by Juventus in their narrow 1-0 victory against Lazio, where the team struggled to break down a compact defence, even with a one-man advantage. The Portuguese winger, who missed the game due to suspension, has been a lively presence for the Bianconeri since joining in the summer, known for his pace and ability to …
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Americans Abroad Player of the Week: Johnny Cardoso
Real Betis got back on track in La Liga play Saturday and Johnny Cardoso was among the positive performers for the club. Cardoso logged a strong 90 minutes as Real Betis defeated Osasuna 2-1 away from home. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder earned SBI Americans Abroad Player of the Week honors in the process. Cardoso did not feature in …
Read More »Lewandowski 10, Yamal 9 | Barcelona 5-1 Sevilla: Player ratings
Barcelona took on Sevilla in their first game after the international break on Sunday night as they looked to restore their three-point lead on the league standings. Given Los Nervionenses’ poor run of form this season, the Blaugrana were the favourites to take away three points and did not disappoint at Montjuic. The visitors put pressure on Barcelona in the …
Read More »Kalulu insists he would have scored if he had not been fouled
Pierre Kalulu was at the centre of a crucial moment during Juventus’ narrow 1-0 victory over Lazio, where he drew the foul that led to Alessio Romagnoli’s red card. The French defender was racing through on goal when Romagnoli’s last-ditch tackle brought him down, denying a clear scoring opportunity. Although Juventus failed to capitalise on the ensuing free-kick, the incident …
Read More »Liverpool back to Premier League summit after win over Chelsea
Liverpool reclaimed their Premier League lead with a hard-fought win over Chelsea. Curtis Jones was influential in both of their goals for a 2-1 win. The Blues dropped points away from home for the first time this season. Both teams went for the win Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca enjoyed decent starts in their maiden Premier League season. The home …
Read More »Sir Alex Ferguson: Driving force behind Messi’s MLS move
Lionel Messi’s blockbuster move to MLS in 2023 stunned the soccer world, not only for its impact on the American sports landscape. It also solidified Inter Miami’s position as a rising force in global soccer. According to David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami, much of the credit for securing Messi’s signature and sealing his arrival to the MLS should go …
Read More »Miami to get another ex-Barca star? Verbal agreement for move
Reports are emerging that Neymar has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Inter Miami, where he would reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. This potential move, if it materializes, would see the trio known as “MSN”—Messi, Suarez, and Neymar—reunite on the field. Particularly, after their celebrated partnership at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. Neymar‘s career has taken a …
Read More »Friedkin opts for Graham Potter to replace Dyche at Everton
The managerial carousel in the Premier League may soon make another dramatic turn. Graham Potter is linked to the Everton job as a possible replacement for current manager Sean Dyche. Everton’s form has been stuttering and the Friedkin Group are edging closer to completing their takeover of the club. As a result, Potter has emerged as a leading candidate to …
Read More »Two Juventus stars praised for their performance against Lazio
Journalist Paolo Rossi praised two Juventus players for their performances in the team’s narrow victory against Lazio, where the Bianconeri faced difficulties in breaking down their opponents despite having a man advantage for much of the match. Juventus found themselves playing against ten men for approximately 60 minutes after a Lazio player was sent off, but the win only came …
Read More »Liverpool eyeing La Liga winger
Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up the potential transfer of talented young Real Valladolid winger Raul Moro, who is also on the radar of both Manchester City and Tottenham. The 21-year-old looks like he has a big future in the game and it would be intriguing to see him moving to the Premier League, where he seemingly has …
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