Barcelona’s win over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday was something however straightforward and starkly completely different from most of their different wins this season. The Catalans have been made to work exhausting by the ninety minutes, first to safe a lead after which to defend it and guarantee they don’t give Alaves any means again into the sport. A 1-0 win, …

Manchester United entered the switch window with nice optimisim with the membership trying to bolster their attacking firepower. They’ve struggled in entrance of aim this season and each their attackers, Rasmus Hojund and Joshua Zirkzee, have did not carry out this season. Their points upfront had been as soon as once more clear to see of their newest defeat towards …

0800Deadline day has lastly arrived and there are a number of golf equipment scrambling round making an attempt to make last-minute strikes. Arsenal’s lengthy pursuit of a centre ahead might take one other twist, though their 5-1 mauling of Manchester Metropolis yesterday might have modified the considering on the Emirates. Metropolis have been a shambles within the final 20 minutes …

With London bragging rights up for grabs on Monday evening, Chelsea will welcome West Ham to Stamford Bridge for what could possibly be a fiery affair. With their sights now firmly set on discovering a route again into the Champions League spots, Enzo Maresca’s aspect will even be seeking to declare only a second top-flight victory for the reason that …

February 3 – Atlanta, which has simply accomplished the internet hosting of the Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship, has turned its consideration to the 500-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup the place it’s going to host eight matches, together with a semi-final. “Atlanta has repeatedly demonstrated its potential to ship world-class occasions that showcase operational experience, innovation, and the …

An aerial view of Stamford Bridge forward of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on September 01, 2024 in London, England. (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Pictures) The on-off saga of a January mortgage transfer for Chelsea’s Joao Felix may quickly be at an finish with AC Milan pushing arduous to land him on deadline …

Barcelona ahead Robert Lewandowski is getting ready to securing a contract renewal with the membership, needing to play simply 55% of the matches this season to set off the extension.  Having already participated in 32 out of the 34 video games, Lewandowski is just two matches away from reaching the required threshold.  With Barcelona doubtlessly enjoying a most of 59 …

Arsenal got here out as convincing winners towards Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis facet within the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners received 5-1 and made a press release that they’re nonetheless looking for the Premier League title and can’t be written off. An early aim from Martin Odegaard within the second minute began the aim scoring on the Emirates Stadium …

February 3 – You possibly can’t play the ‘lovely recreation’ with out a ball, and the sport is plagued by iconic and controversial balls. The Adidas Telstar and tango from the 1970 and 1978 World Cups are nonetheless thought-about the crown jewels with soccer aficionados whereas the Adidas Jabulani from 2010 was described by Brazilian goalkeeper, Julio Cesar, as “a ball …

Barcelona supervisor Joan Laporta addressed the media after the 1-0 win over Alaves, providing much-needed reassurance to followers concerning Gavi’s situation.  The younger midfielder needed to be substituted after a extreme head collision with Tomas Conechny. Each gamers had been instantly taken to the hospital for additional analysis, the place they underwent CT scans to evaluate their accidents. Laporta personally …