October 21 – Irish Culture and Sports Minister Catherine Martin said that she would like to see more matches of the joint-hosted 2028 European Championships be hosted in the Republic. The 2028 Euros will be held across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with Dublin scheduled to host six matches at the Aviva Stadium. The reason for this interest in more …

Pablo Torre has created quite the stir at Barcelona, proving his worth to Hansi Flick with impressive performances in a mere five matches.  In the match against Sevilla, Torre came on in the last 15 minutes, replacing Lamine Yamal and despite the short time on the pitch, he made an immediate impact, scoring two goals.  His performance has presented Flick …

Mason Greenwood, who was sold by Manchester United to Marseille in the summer, is refusing to give up on his England career, according to The Sun. The attacker wants to speak to new England manager Thomas Tuchel before making a decision on his international future. Greenwood is still hopeful of representing the Three Lions even after the controversies he was …

October 21 – African football has been hit by further scandal after auditors looking at the books of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discovered missing expense claims. The audit and compliance committee has claimed that more than $16 million of “unrecognized expenses” were not included in official accounts. What this means in the larger scheme of CAF accounting is …

Gavi made a memorable return at Montjuic after a lengthy absence due to injury.  The young Barcelona midfielder had been sidelined for 335 days because of a serious knee injury, but he made his comeback in stunning fashion during Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Sevilla.  This match not only marked Gavi’s return but also reminded fans of his immense talent and …

According to the Metro, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice told referee Robert Jones ‘every week it’s the same’ at the end of the match against Bournemouth. The Gunners suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth, which was Mikel Arteta’s first defeat of the season not only in the Premier League but in all competitions this season. Arsenal defender William Saliba was …

Barcelona’s goalkeeper Inaki Pena retained his spot in the starting line-up during the team’s 5-1 victory over Sevilla.  Although he did not keep a clean sheet, he demonstrated strong performances, building his confidence for future matches. His inclusion in this game highlighted his ongoing growth and development, which will be crucial as the season progresses. Happy to work alongside Szczesny …

Curtis Jones and Jamie Carragher (Photos by Carl Recine, Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has suggested that the superb performance of Curtis Jones against Chelsea yesterday might have convinced the club that they don’t need to go out and sign a new midfielder like Martin Zubimendi. Jones started over Alexis Mac Allister in the Liverpool midfield, in what …

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has claimed that there was interest in his services in the summer transfer window but a move failed to materialise. The goalkeeper has been the back up at Anfield because of the presence of Alisson who is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Whenever Kelleher has been given the opportunity to play, he has …

Gavi’s return to the pitch was the perfect highlight of Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Sevilla, marking the end of his lengthy recovery.  The young midfielder, who has been eagerly awaited by fans, made his presence known and wanted to acknowledge the overwhelming support he has received from the Barcelona faithful throughout his recovery process. His return was not just another …