Xabi Alonso has seemingly instilled a winning mentality in his Bayer Leverkusen side, because just when it looked like the German outfit would lose their first match of the season in the Europa League Round of 16 against Qarabag, up popped Patrik Schick with an injury-time double. The visitors had actually taken a two-goal lead in the match, before Jeremie …
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Christian Pulisic shines as AC Milan advances to Europa League quarterfinals
Christian Pulisic is hitting form at the right time, which is crucial not only for AC Milan but also for the U.S. men’s national team. Pulisic extended his current goalscoring run to three matches on Thursday as AC Milan advanced into the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. The USMNT star scored once and assisted once as the Rossoneri defeated Slavia Prague …
Read More »Report – Juventus might ask Rugani to take a pay cut
Juventus is gearing up to extend a new contract offer to Daniele Rugani, acknowledging his commendable attitude and contributions despite often being overlooked for selection. The defender has seen more playing time this season than initially anticipated, consistently delivering solid performances for the black and white side. Max Allegri is pleased with Rugani’s presence in the squad, and Juventus is …
Read More »Seattle Reign to retire Megan Rapinoe’s No. 15 jersey
Megan Rapinoe will go down as one of the best NWSL and U.S. women’s national team players of all-time and the former standout winger is set to receive the highest honor at club level. The Seattle Reign announced Thursday that Rapinoe’s No. 15 jersey will be retired on August 25. Rapinoe becomes the first player in Reign history to have …
Read More »Ajax defender bamboozled by Aston Villa star’s stepovers
Aston Villa are on the brink of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League as Leon Bailey has made it 2-0 on aggregate with a lovely goal. The Premier League club came into tonight’s clash knowing a win would send them through to the next round after the first leg finished 0-0 in Amsterdam. Villa opened the scoring …
Read More »Maximilian Beier wanted this summer
With Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, whomever comes in his stead will have a job on their hands to mould the team to their way of working. There are bound to be significant changes, some of which we’re already seeing with the likes of Michael Edwards being enticed back to the club in a more …
Read More »Mbappe to wear this number with Real Madrid
As his contract with PSG expires this summer, Real Madrid are heavy favorites to sign Kylian Mbappe. When revealed, the deal has the potential to shock the sports world, but it has been looming on the horizon for a long time. Throughout his 291 games played in the French capital, he tallied 244 goals and 105 assists. Despite his consistent …
Read More »Cody Gakpo steals incredible Harvey Elliott goal with cheeky finish
Liverpool have had an easy night at Anfield and currently lead their Europa League round of 16 tie with Sparta Praha 11-2 after Cody Gakpo made it 6-1 on the night. The Reds blitzed the Czech team in the first half scoring four goals in the space of seven minutes. The away side would pull one back before halftime before …
Read More »No future at Juventus? McKennie ponders Premier League return
As the 2023-24 Juventus season has progressed, Weston McKennie has emerged as the team’s star midfielder. It was obvious before his two-assist performance against Atalanta last Saturday. Although the Bianconeri have had a very up-and-down season this year, he has been a vital part of it all. Juventus are still on course to make it back to the Champions League …
Read More »Rival fans will laugh at Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez for incredible miss
Liverpool have blown Sparta Praha away in their Europa League match on Thursday night as the Reds lead 4-1 at halftime, but everything hasn’t gone to plan for Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker opened the scoring on the night at Anfield and the Premier League club would go on to score three more goals all within the space of seven …
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