In what will long be remembered as an El Clasico classic on Saturday night, Barcelona laid down a sensational title marker as they stormed their way to a famous 4-0 romp away at arch-rivals Real Madrid. With Los Blancos looking to extend their unbeaten La Liga tally to 43 domestic appearances on the bounce, summer recruit and French icon Kylian …
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Report: Ronaldo invites Juventus outcast Pogba to join him at Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly urged Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba to sign for Saudi Pro League giants, Al-Nassr. The 39-year-old kickstarted the floodgates by signing for the Riyadh-based club in January 2023, but was later followed by a host of top stars in the ensuing summer, the likes of Neymar, Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez. According to TuttoJuve journalist Massimo Pavan, …
Read More »Arne Slot told he was too slow to make tactical change that could’ve won Liverpool the game against Arsenal
Trent Alexander-Arnold had a role in Liverpool’s equaliser vs Arsenal (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been told he was too slow to realise he should’ve inverted Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield against Arsenal today. The Reds ended up equalising in the second half to come away from the Emirates Stadium with a 2-2 draw, which is …
Read More »Americans Abroad Player of the Week: Weston McKennie
Weston McKennie was one of Juventus top playmakers in 2023-24 and he concluded this weekend by registering his first two assists of the new Serie A campaign. McKennie assisted twice on Sunday in Juventus’ 4-4 road draw with Inter Milan. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder earned SBI Americans Abroad Player of the Week honors for his impactful afternoon. After …
Read More »Glasner gives worrying update on Matheus Franca fitness
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has given a worrying update on the fitness of Matheus Franca. The 20-year-old forward — a nine-time international across various youth levels for Brazil — was an incredibly exciting £26m signing for Palace when he arrived from Flamengo in the summer of 2023. Franca arrived at Selhurst Park having scored nine goals in 54 appearances …
Read More »Theo Walcott says Virgil van Dijk is right about Arsenal injury crisis
Virgil van Dijk was of a mind that Arsenal’s so-called “injury crisis” was anything but that. The Dutchman was asked to comment on the Gunners’ struggles in that department after the full-time whistle as the Reds secured a point at the Emirates Stadium. “Another player injured? Woah, I think they only had two injuries today, isn’t it?” the Dutch skipper responded …
Read More »Arne Slot reveals booking in Arsenal vs Liverpool was for swearing at Konate over Gunners players
Arne Slot says he was booked during Arsenal vs Liverpool on Sunday because fourth official Sam Barrott misunderstood a remark he made to defender Ibrahima Konate about opposition players. Having started his career in England without a caution, new Reds manager Slot was booked for the first time for protesting during his team’s 2-1 home win over Chelsea a week …
Read More »‘Listen…’ – Virgil van Dijk drops fresh Liverpool contract hint after FT at Emirates Stadium
Virgil van Dijk was once again quizzed about his contract situation following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Sunday. The Dutch defender scored as the Reds twice came from behind to snatch a point at the Emirates Stadium; a result that leaves them just a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. “It’s a very tough place to come, teams …
Read More »Udinese name their asking price for Juventus target Lorenzo Lucca
Juventus are already probing the marker in search of a new striker, and Lorenzo Lucca has recently emerged as one of the most prominent names on Cristiano Giuntoli’s shortlist. The Bianconeri have been on the Italian’s heel since he first surfaced onto the scene during his time at Palermo and then Pisa. The gigantic marksman eventually joined Ajax in 2022 …
Read More »Liverpool sink to second after draw with Arsenal
Arsenal and Liverpool shared the spoils in the Premier League’s match of the week. In a game of few premium chances, Arne Slot’s side twice came from behind to salvage a precious point. However, the 2-2 scoreline saw defending champions Manchester City return to the summit. Set pieces defined first-half encounter With William Saliba suspended and Riccardo Calafiori’s injury, Thomas …
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