The most volatile position in club football is undoubtedly that of the manager. Irrespective of the shortcomings of the players, the administration or the club staff, the coaches form the face of the club and are often the party to face the axe. As the most dispensable part of most teams, managers being sacked is a commonality in today’s world …
Read More »Palmer, Watkins, Foden injury absentees in Nations League
England interim manager Lee Carsley will be without Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins for the Uefa Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in February after all three withdrew from his squad. Manchester City forward and PFA Player of the Year Foden has not joined the squad because of illness, while Chelsea talisman Palmer and …
Read More »Injury update: Barcelona youngster could return right after international break contrary to reports
According to a report from AS, Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is expected to be ready for the league match against Girona on Sunday, 15 September. The outlet mentions that Fermin arrived at the training camp for the Spanish Under-21 national team on Monday. He took part in the afternoon training session with his teammates, but by the end of it, …
Read More »Barcelona manager hoping for star midfielder to avoid surgery
The prolonged absence of Frenkie de Jong has been quite the blow for Barcelona in these early parts of the campaign. Although the club have enjoyed a remarkable start to the new season, they are devoid of reliable options in midfield, especially following the injury of Marc Bernal. Hansi Flick, therefore, is desperately awaiting the return of de Jong, who …
Read More »Who Should Start for the USMNT vs. Canada?
The U.S. men’s national team will meet a familiar CONCACAF foe in its first post-Copa America match. Interim head coach Mikey Varas leads the Americans into Saturday’s showdown with Canada at Children’s Mercy Park. The USMNT endured a rough summer at the Copa America, but now has a quick start to get back on track in their first of several …
Read More »Barcelona manager calls up six young talents to first-team training today
FC Barcelona are forced to pause their league dominance as the international break interrupts their unbeaten streak. Most of the first-team players are expected to play key roles for their respective national teams, significantly reducing the squad at coach Hansi Flick’s disposal. Even so, with most first-team players away on international duty, Flick has called up young talents from Barça’s …
Read More »Barcelona captain deserving of No. 1 status with national team says midfielder
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has finally achieved his life-long ambition of becoming the German national team’s starting goalkeeper following Manuel Neuer’s retirement. If there were any doubts about his position in the squad, Julian Naglesmann made sure to squash them, confirming his status as ‘the new number one in goal.’ Now, Germany and Bayern Munich ace Joshua Kimmich has also come …
Read More »Former La Masia defender tips Barcelona’s project to ‘explode’ this year
Former Barcelona youth prodigy Oscar Mingueza has enjoyed a stellar start to the new season so far. Currently plying his trade for Celta Vigo, the right-back has racked up two goals and three assists in just four matches. Mingueza offers his thoughts on Barcelona Speaking to SPORT, Mingueza has recently shared his thoughts on his former club Barcelona and his …
Read More »Stefon Diggs has been named a captain in his first season with the Houston Texans
After three straight seasons with a losing record, the Houston Texans were a surprise team in 2023. They had a rookie QB in C.J. Stroud. Houston was unsure what type of production they would get from the rookie. Stroud led the team to a 10-7 record, winning the AFC South. The Texans won a playoff game before they were bounced …
Read More »Barcelona eyeing move for another ‘Vitor’ from Brazil; face Real Madrid competition
Barcelona’s bet on Vitor Roque earlier in the summer did not go as planned. The former Athletico PR forward joined the club with high hopes and expectations. But six months later, Roque had to be loaned out to Real Betis after the forward failed to impress either Xavi or new coach Hansi Flick. However, Roque’s struggles have not deterred Barcelona …
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