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Juventus is now close to signing Fiorentina star Nicolas Gonzalez, thanks to a domino effect set in motion by Genoa. The Bianconeri had been struggling to engage Fiorentina in talks about Gonzalez, despite showing serious interest in securing his signature. Fiorentina had made it clear that they would only consider selling Gonzalez if they could first sign Albert Gudmundsson from …

August 16 – Betting operators will need the formal approval of Loterj, Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery, to advertise at the Maracana Stadium.  The Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro has added a contractual clause to the 20-year concession of the Maracanã – which Flamengo and Fluminense want to renew – that provides for a veto on the …

Enzo Maresca has called for patience from Chelsea fans as the new head coach prepares for his Premier League bow. The Blues get underway on Sunday against champions Manchester City and all eyes will be on the former Leicester boss to see how he copes in England’s top flight. Maresca led the Foxes to the Championship title last term before …

As we near the start of the season and our opener against Southampton, thoughts of new signings slowly give way to thoughts of the starting lineup. With a near-fully fit squad to choose from there’s selection problems almost all across the pitch bar up top but is the most intriguing selection dilemma at full-back? Last season it started as the …

Toon legend Alan Shearer has been speaking about Newcastle’s summer, their biggest priority this season and his take on the Marc Guehi transfer saga that is yet to be resolved. Shearer admitted it’s been a ‘tough summer’ with Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi leaving as well as rumours of England wanting Eddie Howe. But, despite that, he remains hopeful of …

August 16 – The AFC today held the draw for its reconfigured two-tier Champions League club competitions which will see the expanded AFC Champions League Elite open with a Swiss style ‘League Stage’ for the first time. For the 2024/25 competitions the qualified club were divided into two leagues of 12 teams in each of the West and East regions, …

With two weeks left before the transfer window slams shut, Barcelona are expected to be a hub of activity with a number of operations, mostly outgoing, set to take place. Out-of-favour players like Clement Lenglet, Vitor Roque, Ansu Fati, and even Mikayil Faye are expected to move on from the Catalan outfit in the coming days. Meanwhile, as reported earlier …

August 16 – FIFA has announced Bank of America as an official sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, the first time the organisation has partnered with a bank. The 2026 finals, which will be hosted across 16 cities – including 11 in the USA – will be the first to feature an expanded 48-team line-up. The partnership will run until …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has left the future of Barcelona target Joao Cancelo uncertain.  It must be noted that although Cancelo is under contract with City until June 2029, his recent loan spell at Barcelona has sparked speculation about his potential return to the Catalan club.  Guardiola addressed this during a press conference, offering insight into Cancelo’s situation. When …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he “cannot talk” about transfer targets after being asked about Mikel Merino, who the Gunners are widely reported to be in talks with, ahead of his side’s Premier League opener against Wolves. Real Sociedad midfielder Merino has less than a year remaining on his contract and would be free to speak to clubs about …