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 …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
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