European soccer is home to some of the most prestigious and productive youth academies in the world. These academies have a storied history of developing young players who go on to become stars in the sport; contributing not only to their clubs but also to national teams across the globe. According to CIES’ recent data, Real Madrid and Barcelona expectedly …
Read More »Stuttgart join Roma in the race for Juventus defender Tiago Djalo
Roma could face some competition for the services of Juventus outcast Tiago Djalo, as Stuttgart have reportedly entered the fray. The 24-year-old signed for the Bianconeri in January but had to wait until the final round of the previous campaign to make his debut off the bench. The Portuguese had suffered a horrific ACL injury back in March 2023 while …
Read More »Liverpool back in race for Koopmeiners after Zubimendi saga?
Liverpool’s pursuit of reinforcements has hit multiple roadblocks in the current transfer window; leaving fans anxious and management scrambling to secure key signings. Despite the club’s efforts to bolster their squad, Liverpool has faced setbacks; most notably with Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and now, potentially, with Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners. Liverpool are still trying to bolster their 2024-25 roster with a …
Read More »Slot not getting carried away by Liverpool’s impressive start
Arne Slot feels Liverpool still have “a lot to prove” despite starting their Premier League campaign with successive 2-0 wins. Brentford were swatted aside at Anfield this afternoon thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah as Liverpool repeated the margin of victory they enjoyed at Ipswich on the opening weekend. It was a commanding display against Brentford but …
Read More »Failed Broja sale leaves Chelsea with another undesired player
Chelsea’s plan to loan out unwanted striker Armando Broja to Ipswich Town has hit a serious snag. The deal looked like a win-win for all parties involved. However, it is now in jeopardy due to issues discovered during Broja’s medical examination. These developments have cast doubt on the future of the Albanian international, whose career […] Chelsea’s plan to loan …
Read More »United’s luck runs dry as another player ruled out due to injury
Manchester United’s ongoing injury saga took another unfortunate turn when Mason Mount was forced off at halftime during their 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League. The 25-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils from Chelsea last year. However, he has struggled with injuries since his arrival, and his latest setback adds to United’s growing list of absentees. Mount’s time …
Read More »Bellingham injury: When will Real Madrid star midfielder return?
Jude Bellingham, the 21-year-old midfield sensation at Real Madrid, has quickly become one of the most talked-about players in soccer. However, the young star’s remarkable rise has come with a significant physical toll. Just two games into the 2024-25 season, Bellingham has been sidelined with a foot injury; it is expected to keep him out […] Jude Bellingham, the 21-year-old …
Read More »Liverpool captain Van Dijk relaxed despite contract running down
Virgil van Dijk insists he is in no rush to decide his future after captaining Liverpool to a straightforward victory over Brentford this afternoon. The Dutchman is out of contract at the end of this season along with experienced team-mates Mohamed Salah – who netted the Reds’ second in a 2-0 win over the Bees at Anfield – and Trent …
Read More »Howe asked if signings are coming and reacts to 1-1 draw at Bournemouth
Eddie Howe has “made it clear” he’d like to sign over the final week of the summer transfer window – but insists they have to be the “right players at the right price.” Newcastle struggled in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, with several players looking off the pace before Anthony Gordon’s equaliser maintained our unbeaten start to the season before …
Read More »What will be Kenan Yildiz fate following the arrival of Gonzalez & Conceicao –
Juventus are set to welcome two new wingers in the form of Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceicao, leaving some fans concerned about the role of Kenan Yildiz in the tactical scheme. The 19-year-old has already established himself as a fan favorite in Turin after rising on the scene last term. Hence, many rejoiced when the club rewarded his exploits by …
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