Real Madrid secured their 13th European Cup and their fourth in five years with a 3-1 victory over Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in 2017-18. t would be Gareth Bale who would emerge as the hero, coming off the bench to score a miraculous overhead kick before netting again via a mistake from Loris Karius. The …
Read More »Bournemouth director seeks reunion with Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen
Juventus teenager Dean Huijsen has offers on the table from the Bundesliga, but a move to Bournemouth could also be on the cards. The young defender made a brilliant impact in Turin during his time with Primavera and Next Gen squads. However, he was left starving for playing time after being promoted to the first team last season, so he …
Read More »Barcelona starlet aiming to achieve ‘something historic’ at the Olympics
We are just days away from the start of the Paris Olympics, with Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi being one of the players worth keeping an eye on. After narrowly missing out on the Spain squad for Euro 2024, the Barcelona defender is all set to represent his nation in the Olympics, alongside fellow teammates Fermin Lopez and Eric Garcia. Speaking …
Read More »Joseph Paintsil, Philadelphia Union headline the Best of MLS for Week 21
By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Week No. 21 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. With the Leagues Cup break looming, Matchdays 27 and 28 marked the final MLS games for over a month as …
Read More »No fans for Belgian Nations League opener against Israel in Hungary
July 22 – Belgium will stage their Nations League fixture, September 6, against Israel in Hungary behind closed doors, the Belgian FA (RBFA) confirmed. The Belgians were to host Israel in Brussels but because of security concerns over the conflict in the Middle East and potential protests, authorities in the Belgian capital and other local cities declined to stage the …
Read More »Big deals done: Yoro to Man Utd, Onana to Villa. Transfer market heats up
July 23 – Centre half Leny Yoro (pictured) has joined Manchester United on a £62 million five-year deal, the most expensive deal done this week in the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old seemed destined to sign for Real Madrid before Ineos-backed United swooped in, showing a real change in intent from the club as they continue to build aggressively. It …
Read More »Report – Reason why Barcelona have been eager to finalise attacking starlet’s signing
FC Barcelona are eager to fortify their frontline this summer transfer window. While Nico Williams remains their top priority, they have also recently secured an agreement for the signing of Pau Victor. Pau Victor of Girona had been a key target for the Catalan giants, especially after his impressive performances during his loan spell with Barça Atletic last season. His …
Read More »Bordeaux end Lyon stranglehold for first title in a decade
Laurent Blanc, the former France international defender, carried Bordeaux over the finish line in just his second year in management, as les Girondins claimed a league record 11 wins in a row to sneak to the title past Marseille and 7-time winners Lyon, having only taken the lead of the championship with two games to go. It was Bordeaux’s first …
Read More »Pedulla: Juventus & Nice start direct negotiations for Todibo – Transfer formula revealed
Juventus have finally launched direct talks with Nice over the transfer of French defender Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianconeri have identified the 24-year-old as their main target to partner Gleison Bremer at the back after missing out on Riccardo Calafiori who will instead join Arsenal The Serie A giants have already reached an agreement with the Frenchman over personal terms in …
Read More »Eddie Howe – “Everyone should be very excited about what is ahead for Newcastle”
In amongst comments on his future at the club following England links, Eddie Howe has been discussing PIF, his relationship with our Saudi-backed owners and the new dynamic facing his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season. As revealed by Mark Douglas at the i, Howe insists he has been in contact with PIF and enjoys a good relationship with them, …
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