With Spain outright claiming their crown as European Champions, an incredible summer of exciting and fervorous international football came to an end earlier this month. It means that the focus now shifts back to club football, and especially Barcelona where pre-season preparations are already in full swing under the watchful eye of new head coach Hansi Flick. However, while Euro …
Read More »Manchester City Owners CFG Sign Development Deal With Sony
Manchester City owners, City Football Group (CFG), have announced a strategic partnership with entertainment behemoth Sony Pictures Television (SPT). It will allow them to produce and co-develop new and original television projects for audiences across the globe. CFG’s poster club, Manchester City, have enjoyed global fanfare over the last decade. Under the leadership of CFG owner Sheikh Mansour, the Cityzens …
Read More »Multiple teams are reportedly interested in trading for Brooklyn’s Cameron Johnson
The Brooklyn Nets started the 2023-24 season questioning whether the team needed a full rebuild. After seeing what’s happened this offseason, there’s no question what the Nets are trying to do. General manager Sean Marks has finally pulled the trigger and the Nets are rebuilding once again. Their biggest move this offseason was trading SF Mikal Bridges to their crosstown …
Read More »Felix Magath completes debut double with Bayern Munich
After dismissing Ottmar Hitzfeld, Bayern Munich appointed former Stuttgart boss Felix Magath as their new head coach for the 2004-05 season. The former midfielder had not won any major honours at Stuttgart, but was an immediate success in Munich, winning the league and cup double in his first season. Bayern’s nearest challengers in the league were also under the guidance …
Read More »Weston McKennie finally reports for pre-season training at Juventus
Weston McKennie has reported for pre-season training at Juventus as the midfielder waits for a club to sign him. Juventus has informed him that he is not part of their plans for the new season. The midfielder was included in Juve’s offer to sign Douglas Luiz. He declined to move unless certain conditions were met, and Juve replaced him with …
Read More »Hansi Flick all but closes the doors on former Barcelona captain’s continuity
Earlier today, reports emerged claiming that Sergi Roberto and Barcelona had an agreement in place over a new contract but the deal was not signed because of Financial Fair Play issues. Roberto has become a free agent since his contract with Barça expired on June 30, but it was said that there is an agreement principle between the player and …
Read More »Malick Thiaw – What would AC Milan’s German giant bring to Newcastle United?
It’s become increasingly clear that Newcastle United are big admirers of Malick Thiaw. After the blog first revealed our interest in the AC Milan talent 13 months ago, there’s been a number of reports over the past month covering our pursuit of the 22-year-old talent. After watching Thiaw on several occasions in Serie A or the UEFA Champions League, I …
Read More »Barcelona take 18-year-old gem’s renewal for granted, accelerate talks for another youngster
In recent weeks, Barcelona have been on a renewal spree as they worked to tie down several young talents from La Masia to new contracts. Indeed, the likes of Sergio Dominguez, Joan Anaya, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Oscar Gistau, Toni Fernandez, and Guille Fernandez, among others, all penned new contracts recently. Earlier today, youth goalkeeper Ander Astralaga also signed a …
Read More »Kaka conquers Milan & Italian football
Having already beaten Juventus to become champions of Europe the season before, Milan then stripped the Bianconeri of their Scudetto by storming to the 2003-04 Serie A title. Both the Old Lady and Roma had done their best to keep up with Carlo Ancelotti’s side but there was no stopping the resurgent Rossoneri, who won the league by a whopping …
Read More »FC Porto trying to convince 21-year-old forward to reject Juventus
FC Porto does not want to lose Francisco Conceição this summer amid interest from Juventus in the Portuguese attacker. The Bianconeri are in the market for new players to improve their squad and were impressed by the winger in the few games he played for Portugal at Euro 2024. Juventus have strengthened their midfield and defence and are also expected …
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