Ligue 1

The issue of player welfare tends to come up every so often, normally when players are injured ahead of summer tournaments and because of playing far too many games in the previous campaign. Such is the price to be paid if you’re a football player at the top level, however, it’s about time that the powers that be pay more …

When it was announced that Burnley had approached Alan Pardew for the vacant managerial post, there appeared to be widespread incredulity amongst the football fraternity. The 62-year-old hasn’t managed in England since 2018, and since then has taken in stops at ADO Den Haag, CSKA Sofia and Aris. Aside from those posts, he has also done the rounds on the …

Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes has admitted that he is “very happy” at St James’ Park as Premier League champions Man City and Arsenal contemplate signing the Brazilian ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.  The midfielder has been magnificent at Newcastle ever since joining the club back in January 2022 and has become a fan favourite over the last two and …

Jose Mourinho was confirmed as the new manager of Fenerbahce over the last week but the Portuguese coach will not be joined at the Turkish giants by Chelsea star Raheem Sterling.  The English winger’s team have denied any contact with Fenerbahce as the 29-year-old has no interest in moving to Turkey this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano. The transfer journalist has …

England manager Gareth Southgate has picked the 26 players he will take with him to Euro 2024 in Germany this summer and the final squad does not include Man City’s Jack Grealish and Man United’s Harry Maguire.  Southgate has until 11pm on Friday to confirm his squad for the Euros and those stars will compete against Iceland on Friday, which …

Former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard has sympathy for James Maddison after the Tottenham star was dropped from the England squad ahead of Euro 2024.  The news broke on Thursday morning that the midfielder will not be going to the Euros in Germany this summer as Gareth Southgate has removed the 27-year-old from his squad. The Spurs star has …

Where will you be watching Euro 2024 this summer? England will go into the tournament as the bookies’ favourites to win the whole thing. With a team full of world-class talent – like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden – fans are understandably getting excited about the prospect of it finally Coming Home. Huge TV audiences will watch all …

Premier League teams have decided to keep VAR to be used in the competition and have vowed to enhance its functionality “for the benefit of the game and supporters.” A vote on keeping VAR in use was held after Wolves formally presented a resolution to the Premier League last month. However, the West Midlands team was the only one to …

It’s fair to say that all eyes are going to be on Arne Slot when Liverpool kick their first ball in earnest at the start of the 2024/25 campaign. The Dutchman has the toughest of assignments in terms of being the man to follow Jurgen Klopp in the Anfield dugout, but if he can hit the ground running whilst hitting …

Salford City announced the permanent signing of West Ham United’s Dan Chesters. The 22-year-old has agreed to a two-year contract with the Ammies, having originally joined the team on loan in February. Chesters spent time on loan at Colchester United during the 2022–2023 season in addition to making two appearances with the Hammers’ first team squad. He comes at Peninsula …