Croatia and Scotland face off in a crucial UEFA Nations League fixture this week, with Croatia aiming to build momentum after a hard-fought win over Poland, and Scotland desperate to break their poor run of form, this clash in Zagreb promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have experienced mixed fortunes in recent months, making this a pivotal match …
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Tielemans defends Douglas Luiz: “His quality will emerge to light”
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans still expects his former teammate Douglas Luiz to showcase his great attributes at Juventus. The Belgian joined the Villains in the summer of 2023, forming a solid midfield partnership with the Brazilian (alongside Boubacar Kamara). This midfield unit played an instrumental role in the club’s historic qualification to the Champions League. Nevertheless, Luiz had cemented …
Read More »Randal Kolo Muani transfer issue for Manchester United
Manchester United are understood to have a genuine interest in the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, though he is not expected to be available this January, CaughtOffside understands. PSG previously invested big money in signing Kolo Muani, as much as €95m in total, while Man United are understood to value the France international at more like €70m …
Read More »I won’t coach this year
Gareth Southgate says he will not not take a new job for at least the next year and is unlikely to take over a different national team. The 54-year-old stepped down in July after England’s second straight European Championship final defeat, ending an eight-year spell with the Three Lions. “Sometimes when you are in a big role you don’t realise …
Read More »Alan Shearer on January transfers and Marc Guehi – Three signings needed?
Alan Shearer believes Newcastle United should return with another bid for Marc Guehi in January and look to sign a right-winger AND another centre forward. Newcastle fans were left bitterly disappointed by our failure to capture Guehi after months of rumours and negotiating. In the end, it felt like there was no backup plan and ultimately we were left short, …
Read More »Liverpool to offer Virgil Van Dijk new contract ‘in the coming weeks’
Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images. Liverpool do not want to lose Virgil Van Dijk for free when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 33-year-old has been a wonderful servant for the Reds — guiding them to several major trophies, including their first-ever Premier League title in 2019-20. However, with his £220,000-per week deal set to expire …
Read More »La Liga defender reveals he turned down Barcelona twice – ‘Didn’t even think about it’
Speaking in an interview on Que T’hi Jugues, RCD Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali has revealed that he turned down two offers from FC Barcelona during his youth days. El Hilali, 21, is a product of the Espanyol youth academy and has made nearly 60 first-team appearances, nine of which have come in La Liga this season. A right-back by …
Read More »Fabrizio Romano slams disrespectful Chelsea transfer story – “it’s not even five or six games…”
Victor Osimhen celebrates a goal for Galatasaray (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) Fabrizio Romano has hit out at the ongoing Victor Osimhen transfer saga as there have been fresh reports about the Napoli striker’s situation and long-standing interest from Chelsea. Chelsea remain interested in Osimhen, as recently confirmed by Romano himself, with the Blues surely still in need of a …
Read More »Poland vs Portugal Prediction: UEFA Nations League
Poland and Portugal face off in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League clash, both aiming for a top-two finish in Group 1. Poland will be eager to recover after a recent 1-0 defeat to Croatia, while Portugal will look to extend their lead in the group. With big names like Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo expected to take centre stage, …
Read More »Juventus director Giuntoli to scout five players in Italy vs Belgium clash
This evening, Italy and Belgium will lock horns in the UEFA Nations League, while Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli will be a keen observer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews24, the 52-year-old will be in attendance at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to monitor four Belgian players and one Italy debutant. The first name on the list is …
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