Raheem Sterling and Mikel Arteta (Photos by Clive Mason, Warren Little/Getty Images) Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes Raheem Sterling is not looking particularly likely to stay at the club for the long term after recently joining the Gunners on loan from Chelsea. Sterling is a big name and has had a great career in the Premier League, but it perhaps …
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US Soccer threatens its youth soccer eco-system with chaos over age-group date change
October 22 – In 2016 the United States Soccer Federation finally fell in line with the world in regard to youth soccer age classification. The previous system using the school calendar (August 1st cutoff) was consigned to the scrap heap and the birth year January (1st cutoff) became the defining factor. On November 22 it is expected that a new ruling will be …
Read More »Arsenal could be set to blow Tottenham away with their latest decision
Arsenal want to increase capacity at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Football continues to evolve as a sport and a business and to that end, Arsenal could be set to make a decision that will see them surpass rivals Tottenham. Given how well Arsenal have been faring under Mikel Arteta, it could be said that the Gunners are …
Read More »Barcelona seal agreement with €50m-rated midfielder until 2029 – Romano
According to a report from transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are continuing their efforts to secure the long-term futures of their young talents, with Fermin Lopez being the latest to seal a new contract that will run until June 2029. This move is part of the club’s broader strategy to keep key players tied down to long-term deals, following …
Read More »How to watch Milan vs Brugge on US TV and live streaming
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Milan vs Brugge on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Milan vs Brugge WHAT UEFA Champions League WHEN 12:45pm ET / 9:45am PT • Tuesday, October 22, 2024 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use …
Read More »Manchester City in contention for exciting deal, Liverpool now out of the race
Pep Guardiola and Xabi Alonso (Photos by Justin Setterfield, Pau Barrena/Getty Images) Manchester City are reportedly one of the clubs in contention to hire Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola. Real Madrid are also an option for Alonso, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, who says that Liverpool are now out of the race …
Read More »Alan Shearer’s response when asked if Saudi PIF have ‘lost interest’ in Newcastle United
After their frustrating loss to Brighton at the weekend, fans and pundits have been wondering who or what is to blame for the Newcastle’s inconsistent start to the season. And when asked about the issue on the latest episode of ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast, Alan Shearer has pointed the finger of blame at one thing in particular. When host …
Read More »FC32 takes control of Cobh Ramblers on mission to build a playing talent pipeline
October 22 – League of Ireland club Cobh Ramblers has been bought by fledgling multi-club ownership group FC32 for an undisclosed sum. FC32 says it is building a network of owned clubs to develop talent and “unlock the full potential of athletes across women’s and men’s teams and academies worldwide”. Cobh Ramblers FC was founded in 1922 and was the club …
Read More »Barcelona against Atletico set to be played in Miami
La Liga want to play Barcelona v Atletico in Miami. Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Football as a business is ever-changing at present, but for La Liga to want to play Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in the USA is surely a step too far. It isn’t the first time a Spanish top-flight game has been mooted to be played overseas, …
Read More »Liam Delap transfer: Tottenham eyeing Ipswich striker
Tottenham are considering a January transfer window move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who could have an asking price of around €40million, and who is also on the radar of other top clubs. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Spurs are leading the race for Delap at the moment, though the 21-year-old’s fine …
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