A new era has already begun at Man United, but for Bruno Fernandes and the Man United first-team squad, they’re unlikely to fully understand what precisely that means until the summer. Only then will Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team be able to get things moving apace in both the summer transfer window and behind the scenes. There’s simply …
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NWSL and Liga MX Femenil to play summer tournament in 2024
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced a summer tournament where each team will play against select sides from the Liga MX Femenil. That is the top women’s league in Mexico. In total, there will be 20 teams involved, and they will play a total of 33 games as part of this competition. The 20 teams split into five groups …
Read More »Awful Harry Kane statue finally emerges
Harry Kane is ripping it up in the Bundesliga at present, doing exactly what everyone expected after his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur. In the space of less than a season, the England captain has become a legend in Bavaria by setting all sorts of goalscoring records and bagging some sensational strikes including one from his own half earlier in the …
Read More »USMNT, USWNT Olympic Teams learn group stage draws
The U.S. men’s and women’s olympic national teams learned their group stage draws for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Marko Mitrovic’s squad was paired in Group A with France, New Zealand, and a playoff winner from either the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) or Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Americans will kick off their group stage schedule on July 24 before …
Read More »USA vs Jamaica preview: USMNT shoots for three-peat
In 2024, the USA has a monumental schedule that can lead to great success. Likewise, a poor spell of form from the USMNT could spell disaster for U.S. soccer in potentially watershed moments in the United States. That all starts this weekend when the USA takes on Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. This year did not start positively …
Read More »Camp Nou renovation gets major boost
The time away from Camp Nou during renovation has undoubtedly had a huge impact on Barcelona. It would have been ideal for their path ahead in the UEFA Champions League. However, the Estadi Olimpic, which can accommodate 50,000+ spectators, looked like a perfect enough substitute. But Barcelona‘s finances have taken a major blow, and their results have been disappointing. To …
Read More »Newcastle United confirm Sven Botman injury; defender out for rest of year
Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman could be out for the remainder of the calendar year. Since joining the Magpies from Lille just over 18 months ago, Botman, 24, has been a St. James’ Park revelation. Quickly becoming a fan-favourite, the industrious and hard-working 24-year-old has become best known for his tenacious style of defending while forming a solid partnership with …
Read More »Barcelona prodigy names Real Madrid defender as ‘toughest player’ he has faced
While Barcelona may have lacked silverware, one of the biggest success stories this season has been La Masia’s continuous roll-out of world-class talent, especially at a time when the club have been hit by a financial roller. And while Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez, and Hector Fort, among others have made their names as future superstars, all eyes have been set …
Read More »Former winner pushes new league format
The football landscape continues to change, with one Champions League winner looking to push forward a new format of the game which will appeal to today’s youth. Traditionalists are likely to be up in arms at Gerard Pique’s proposals, though a short attention span can be seen in the way youngsters use social media and other forms of entertainment at …
Read More »Bayern Munich will make move for Barcelona defender only under one condition
With the rise of Pau Cubarsi this season, Barcelona’s defensive line seems set for the better part of the next decade. Jules Kounde is only getting better as a right-back, and is still equally adept as a centre-back. Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, has proven to be one of the most consistent performers for the club and Inigo Martinez has shown ability …
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