Despite his undeniable improvement this season, the future of Weston McKennie at Juventus remains shrouded in mystery. The American joined the club in 2020 after catching the eye of former sporting director Fabio Paratici while watching Bundesliga action during the Covid-19 pandemic. But after failing to carve himself a starting berth at Juve, he signed for Leeds United on loan …
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Could Warriors Or Lakers Miss Out On The NBA Playoffs Entirely?
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have been fighting for their playoff lives for much of the NBA season. Two teams with two of the most recognizable (yet aging) stars in the game have been middling at just above .500 basketball during 2023-24, and it looks as though they will both be relegated to competing in the Play-In …
Read More »Which Premier League teams are not playing in USA this year? =
Each summer, soccer fans in the USA hope that their favorite Premier League team makes the trip across the Atlantic Ocean to play a friendly or two. Some of the biggest clubs from around Europe typically head abroad to conduct their preseason preparations. The United States is generally one of the top destinations for these teams. This mostly comes down …
Read More »Manchester United are not ruling out an ambitious move for Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou remains a target for Manchester United as they work on identifying a replacement for Erik ten Hag. The Dutch manager’s future at the club remains uncertain, with INEOS reportedly set to be keen on replacing him in the summer. Sir Jim Ratcliffe was said to be keen on hiring England manager Gareth Southgate, but the Englishman …
Read More »Laporta hopeful Xavi will stay at Barcelona – ‘Sometimes decisions are reconsidered’
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has affirmed that the team wants Xavi to continue as the manager, adding that there is a commitment between the parties that everyone will have a final talk at the end of the season. Xavi’s decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season was announced during the latter part of January. The manager admitted …
Read More »Barcelona 19-year-old starlet on the radars of Bayern Munich and other big clubs
Mikayil Faye is one among several young talents who are knocking on the doors of the Barcelona first-team setup. Signed from NK Kustosija in the summer of last year, the 19-year-old has been turning out for Barça Atletic and has showcased tremendous potential under the tutelage of Rafa Marquez. Faye has trained fairly regularly with Xavi’s first-team players as well, …
Read More »Who Should Start for USMNT vs. Mexico?
For the second time in three editions of the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. men’s national team will face Mexico for all the marbles. Gregg Berhalter’s squad faces off with El Tri in Sunday’s final, aiming for a much better performance compared to Thursday’s semifinal win over Jamaica. A second-half own goal from Reggae Boyz forward Cory Burke paired with …
Read More »Foundation for success: Barcelona lead player contributions in the history of Spanish NT
As one of world football’s oldest powerhouses, Spain has always been a frontrunner on the international front. Many generations of players have come and gone, but the level of La Roja on the field has seldom fluctuated. Indeed, records do not do justice to the rich talent Spain has seen over the years. The nation has only one FIFA World …
Read More »7 Manchester United players who could leave in the summer as part of a major overhaul
Manchester United came out victorious in the FA Cup quarter-finals last week as they beat Liverpool 4-3 to knock them out of the competition. Beat Coventry City in the semi-final and they will reach the finals where they will face either Manchester City or Chelsea. Despite the chance of another silverware this season, Erik ten Hag’s future at the club …
Read More »End of an era: Barcelona president announces contract termination with Nike
The next couple of months could call curtains to a 27-year-long era at Barcelona as they look to replace Nike as their main shirt manufacturer. There have been reports of the two parties being at crossroads, with the Catalans leaning towards Puma as their next manufacturer, or even perhaps making their own shirts to they can retain all profits. Barcelona …
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