Barcelona’s financial troubles see them economically outmuscled by other competitors in Europe in several of their transfer pursuits. While they have found ways to be competitive, the club has understandably shifted its attention to some of the lesser-known leagues. Earlier this year, they even made valuable recruitments from Africa to strengthen the B team. Now, it appears that the Catalans …
Read More »Juve’s Motta contemplates using McKennie in new position
Juventus manager Thiago Motta is reportedly using Weston McKennie in a new position during training. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the United States men’s national star is being deployed as a winger in practice sessions. McKennie typically features in the middle of the pitch as a central midfielder. The American’s future was previously up in the air for most of …
Read More »Barcelona in-form star targeting return from injury in time to face Bayern Munich and Real Madrid
Dani Olmo’s superb start to life at Barcelona has been marred by an unfortunate injury. The creative midfielder, who joined the Catalan club this summer, quickly made his mark, scoring three goals in his first four matches and establishing himself as the spark Hansi Flick was looking for in the team’s attack. Olmo’s performances had been pivotal for Barcelona, and …
Read More »Rabiot completes Marseille switch
Marseille have completed the signing of France midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot, who had been linked with a move to Manchester United and Arsenal, joins a squad that is set to provide the biggest threat to Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance in Ligue 1. The 29-year-old left Juventus at the end of last season and returns to France, where he came through at …
Read More »Real Madrid to target Saliba, Alexander-Arnold next summer
The summer transfer window only just closed a few weeks ago but Real Madrid is already making plans. Los Blancos opted to make just two signings throughout the recent window. Kylian Mbappe’s move from Paris Saint-Germain was undoubtedly the biggest transfer story is the entire summer. Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, however, was also brought in as well. Signing arguably the …
Read More »Steve Kerr Anticipating Frosty Reception In Boston
Golden State Warriors and team USA head coach Steve Kerr is anticipating a frosty reception when the Warriors visit Boston this season, after he benched Jayson Tatum during the Paris Olympic Games. Steve Kerr Ready For Boston Steve Kerr received a lot of criticism out of Boston this summer, with the team USA head coach opting to bench Jayson Tatum …
Read More »Ex-Premier League star Andy Carroll moves to French fourth tier
The downfall of Girondins de Bordeaux has been one of the more unfortunate club collapses in recent memory, but the side may have a savior. The six-time Ligue 1 champion hit massive financial difficulties over recent years. As a result, Bordeaux suffered administrative relegation. That plunged the side from Ligue 2 to the fourth tier of French soccer. Officially, Bordeaux …
Read More »The Paul Mitchell media spin – Have these comments been taken out of context?
There’s been so much said about Paul Mitchell’s “fit for purpose” comment two weeks ago. Perhaps a poorly worded phrase on our transfer strategies, I just feel it’s been taken way out of context. Some in the media reported on it like he was openly slating so many of our signings and fuelling this so-called ‘civil war’ behind the scenes. …
Read More »Barcelona icon weighs in on Lamine Yamal comparisons with Lionel Messi – ‘A mistake’
In a short time at the highest level, Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the top young footballers in the game. Just 17 years old, the Barcelona sensation is already the face of the club and country. So much so that, Real Madrid legend Guti named him as one of the ‘top three players in the world’ currently. …
Read More »Carolina Panthers Bench Quarterback Bryce Young After Week 2
We are just two weeks into the NFL season but the Panthers have already made a huge decision, deciding to bench former number one pick Bryce Young after two woeful performances. Panthers Bench Bryce Young It is fair to say that former number one pick Bryce Young has struggled since making his debut in the NFL and just two weeks …
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