After having made a scintillating start to the 2024/25 season, FC Barcelona winger Raphinha has been chosen the La Liga Player of the Month for August. The 27-year-old Brazilian international has been in red-hot form since the start of the season, despite having had to play in an unfamiliar role at times. So far, Raphinha has racked up three goals …
Read More »Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes World Cup-winning belief for USMNT
In his first press conference as the U.S. men’s national team head coach on Friday morning, Mauricio Pochettino emphasized the belief he intends to instill in his squad as they prepare for their primary 2026 World Cup objective. “We need to really believe in big things,” said Pochettino. “We need to believe that we can win, that we can win …
Read More »Major boost for Barcelona: Midfield superstar will return to group training next week
Barcelona’s midfield might soon receive a significant boost as Frenkie de Jong approaches his return to action. Indeed, Mundo Deportivo reports that the 27-year-old Dutch midfielder has been making excellent progress in his individual training sessions. As such, De Jong’s positive feedback to the coaching staff has led Hansi Flick to anticipate the player’s reintegration into group training next week. …
Read More »Barcelona interested in €25 million-rated Dutch pivot midfielder – report
Barcelona have been trying to fill the void left by Sergio Busquets’ exits for two summers without success. Oriol Romeu’s acquisition last year did not pan out as expected, with the veteran Spaniard already returning to Girona this summer on a loan deal. This past summer window saw no reinforcements arrive due to Financial Fair Play constraints and the emergence …
Read More »Premier League pivot midfielder remains Barcelona’s top choice, transfer unlikely
Hansi Flick’s setup at Barcelona so far has unsurprisingly revolved around a double pivot consisting of two players who are tactically very different. With Dani Olmo firmly slotting into the attacking midfield role, the double pivot includes one player who serves as a traditional defensive midfielder with the other given the freedom to venture forward in attack but track back …
Read More »Ansu Fati in line to play for Barcelona after a year – Where will he fit in?
Lamine Yamal is the player currently earning all the plaudits at Barcelona as the team’s latest academy sensation and the torchbearer of the new generation. Not too long ago, however, that position was occupied by a certain Ansu Fati who started off his career with the first team amidst great hype. Fati broke record after record for both club and …
Read More »Thiago Motta responds to suggestions that Rabiot could return to Juventus
Adrien Rabiot has surprisingly not found a new club since leaving Juventus, despite the transfer window closing. The midfielder might be surprised by this situation, but could the door still be open for a return to Juve? The Bianconeri have moved on, bringing in some talented midfielders who are expected to strengthen the team and boost their title chances. Given …
Read More »Erling Haaland Wins Player Of The Month Award For August
After seven goals in his first three matches this season, there was no doubt that Manchester City’s Erling Haaland would yet again be crowned player of the month. Erling Haaland Is August Player Of The Month Erling Haaland has been announced as the Premier League player of the month for August, after impressing in Manchester City’s first three games of …
Read More »Friction mounts between RedBird and Ibrahimovic at Milan
Tensions appear to be mounting between AC Milan’s ownership group, RedBird Capital Partners, and former star turned advisor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish legend rejoined the club in a new capacity after his retirement. However, he’s at the center of multiple controversies that have raised concerns about his role and influence within the team. The tension between Ibrahimovic and the club’s owners is …
Read More »The Dolphins will use Skylar Thompson at QB while Tua Tagovailoa is out with a concussion
On Thursday night, the Miami Dolphins were at home in Week 2 to face the Buffalo Bills. Miami was coming off a narrow last-second win in Week 1 vs. the Jaguars. Starting QB Tua Tagovailoa was 23-37 for 338 yards and one passing touchdown in a 20-17 win. Against the Bills in Week 2, Tagovailoa didn’t play to his potential. …
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