Tickets to the friendly between Chelsea and Celtic this upcoming summer at Notre Dame Stadium are now on sale. The English giants are making another trip to the United States this summer. It is the Blues’ third trip to the USA for summer friendlies in the last three years. For Celtic, playing friendlies in the United States is not nearly …
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Man United could raise asking price
Manchester United could yet raise their asking price for Jadon Sancho to around £60million after his fine recent form on loan at Borussia Dortmund. That’s according to transfer news expert Ben Jacobs as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, with Sancho’s future looking like an intriguing saga to keep an eye on …
Read More »Government control: UK politicos pass new laws to set up English football regulator
March 19 – Legislation to establish an independent regulator to oversee English professional football was being introduced today in an effort to ensure financial sustainability as well as stopping teams from joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League. The British government wants to encourage stability and the regulator will be independent of football authorities with the power to fine clubs …
Read More »Barcelona delighted with the progress of 15-year-old La Masia talent – report
While Barcelona have been reaping the rewards of La Masia‘s ability to cultivate talents like clockwork this season, gems existing within the first team are only the tip of the iceberg. Indeed, it is important to recognize that there are many more talented individuals in the academy, each with their own potential to shine on the big stage. And one …
Read More »Premier League club confident of appointing Gareth Southgate
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first pick to succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer is reportedly England manager Gareth Southgate. After his INEOS sports team surveyed United legends, Ratcliffe is getting more and more sure that he can lure Southgate to Old Trafford, as reported by the Daily Star. They assert that Southgate, the England manager since 2016, has …
Read More »Bayern open to Kimmich sale
According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are open to the possibility of selling Joshua Kimmich for a suitable fee this summer, a year before his current contract expires. The midfielder is apparently open to the idea as well, though he has a list of clubs which he would be willing to join, containing Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, …
Read More »Raheem Sterling: A stellar career turned wrong as Chelsea plan to axe former Liverpool youngster and Manchester City star
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to sell Raheem Sterling as they seek to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). The London club faces the necessity to offload several key players in the summer to balance their financial books following a period of significant spending under Todd Boehly’s ownership. Sterling, who has endured a dip in form, is …
Read More »David Owen: The worm turns: new 2023 financials point to long-delayed sponsorship uplift for Infantino’s FIFA
It is not every day that one surveys the annual performance of a venerable 120-year-old organisation, notes a near $400 million loss, and concludes that business is ticking along very nicely. Then again, the organisation is FIFA and the business is football – a realm which, you might often be forgiven for thinking, operates in keeping with a commercial logic …
Read More »Matthaus Backs PSG To Beat Uncomfortable Barcelona In UCL Clash
Bayern Munich icon Lothar Matthaus has backed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to get the better of Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, claiming there is “discomfort” in Catalonia. Lothar Matthaus Explains Why PSG Are Favorites To Beat Barcelona La Liga holders Barcelona will meet French champions PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final in April. The first leg will …
Read More »Joe Cole claims Chelsea could land Tottenham hero in bargain deal
Chelsea have one of the youngest squads in the league with not many player good in terms of leadership. Even after spending so much money, the Blues have a squad that’s all about potential and future promise rather than experience and proven world class talent. The Premier League club have suffered as a result of their lack of leadership on …
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