In a devastating blow to Barcelona’s defensive lineup, star player Ronald Araujo is expected to be sidelined at least until December, dealing with a significant injury setback that will keep him out of action for approximately four to five months. Despite this challenging period, the Uruguayan defender remains positive and determined, keeping fans updated on his progress through social media. …
Read More »Paolo di Canio insists Allegri remains the best coach Chiesa has had
When Juventus appointed Thiago Motta as their manager this season, fans expected Federico Chiesa to be one of the players who would benefit the most from the change. For the past three seasons, many blamed Max Allegri for Chiesa’s poor form, citing the manager’s preference for defensive football. Chiesa has been one of Juventus’ standout players in recent history, but …
Read More »Newcastle agreed Almiron fee until late demands forced bid to change – Report
The Athletic have shared new details of Miguel Almiron’s proposed move to Charlotte FC, revealing exactly why the deal collapsed earlier today. They report that Newcastle had reached a verbal agreement with the MLS side, only for the deal to collapse after the player and his agent demanded more money. As a result, it’s believed Charlotte then lowered their offer …
Read More »Barcelona outcast’s transfer to La Liga rivals hinges on former star’s departure
Journalist Luis Miguelsanz, writing for SPORT, has revealed that Barcelona outcast Clement Lenglet’s potential transfer to Atletico Madrid is intricately tied to the departure of Joao Felix from Diego Simeone’s squad. It is no secret that Barcelona are currently making significant efforts to finalise several exits. Among these, the loan deal for Lenglet to Atletico Madrid is one of the …
Read More »Serie A new boys Venezia rap their way to €40m of new money
August 13 – Canadian rapper Drake has officially become an investor in Venezia FC, newly promoted to Serie A, by joining global investment firm APEX. Reports indicate that Drake was instrumental in helping the club secure approximately €40 million earlier this year to ensure its survival. Brad Katsuyama, a Venezia co-owner revealed last season that the club needed to raise …
Read More »Masters says Man City case needs resolution as Premier League trials new financial controls
August 14 – Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says “it is time” for Manchester City’s 115-charge case to “resolve itself” as the long-awaited hearing looks set to begin next month. Masters refused to be drawn on the timeline but emphasised that after a “number of years” City and the league needed the case “heard and answered”. The most significant …
Read More »Vinicius Jr transfer reports ‘nothing’ – Real Madrid boss Ancelotti
Reports linking Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr to a billion-euro move to Saudi Arabia are “absolutely nothing”, manager Carlo Ancelotti has said. Brazil international Vinicius Jr has been approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials about a switch to the Saudi Pro League, according to Reuters, which said the 24-year-old has been offered a five-year contract worth around 200 …
Read More »Belgian FA restructures playing department and financial issues begin to bite
August 14 – In the latest management shuffle at the RBFA, the operational director of the Belgian FA Jelle Schelstraete will depart the governing body. In a statement, the RBFA said: “Jelle Schelstraete (35) will leave the KBVB on 20 August. The decision is part of a further optimisation of the sporting structure, which Peter Willems took charge of as …
Read More »Israelis briefly detain Palestine FA boss Jibril Rajoub at border ordering him to return for ‘questioning’
August 14 – Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestine FA and the Palestine Olympic Association, and the country’s sports minister was detained yesterday by Israeli forces at the Karama/King Hussein Bridge border crossing with Jordan on his return from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Palestinian delegation’s medical officer was the first member of the Olympic party to be detained …
Read More »Atalanta accepts Koopmeiners demands as his move to Juventus draws close
Atalanta appears to have conceded defeat in their efforts to keep Teun Koopmeiners, bringing him closer to a move to Juventus. Both clubs have been in negotiations over the Dutch midfielder, and discussions have been ongoing. However, Atalanta’s recent actions suggest that an agreement is imminent. Koopmeiners recently requested to be excluded from all of Atalanta’s training sessions and matches, …
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