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, …
Read More »Barcelona receive boost as Athletic Club close in on potential Nico Williams replacement
In recent days, Barcelona have made significant strides in their bid to sign top target Nico Williams. The club are likely to hold further talks with the player and the club in the coming weeks, with many expecting the Spanish international to become the club’s first major signing this summer. While Athletic Club have appeared reluctant to offload Nico, the …
Read More »Mexico names Javier Aguirre head coach, Rafa Marquez assistant
The Mexican Football Federation has made a change at head coach following the departure of Jaime Lozano earlier this summer. Javier Aguirre has been hired as head coach of the Mexican men’s national team for a third time, the federation announced Monday. Former Mexico international Rafa Marquez has joined Aguirre’s staff as an assistant. Aguirre is expected to lead El …
Read More »Barcelona ‘delighted’ by injury-prone La Masia youngster in pre-season
It’s been almost two weeks since Barcelona started their pre-season campaign under the leadership of new coach Hansi Flick. One of the highlights from the club’s pre-season campaign has been the impact of Ansu Fati, who returned from a rather disappointing loan spell at Brighton. Once regarded as the next big thing for Barcelona, Fati has fallen from grace in …
Read More »USMNT U-20’s blank Cuba to stay unbeaten to seal quarterfinal berth
The U.S. Under-20 men’s national team made it two victories out of two to begin life at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Four different players celebrated goals in Michael Nsien’s squad as the USMNT U-20’s blanked Cuba 4-0 in group stage play on Monday night. Ethan Kohler and Xavier Gozo scored in the first half before Taha Habroune and Marcos Zambrano …
Read More »Football Australia signs Allianz as sponsor ahead of Matilda’s Paris 2024 opener
July 23 – Football Australia and Allianz Australia have agreed a multi-year partnership, that will see Allianz become the Official Insurance Partner of Football Australia and its national teams. The deal covers the Subway Socceroos, Matildas, Youth Teams, CommBank Pararoos, and CommBank ParaMatildas. This partnership represents a significant investment into the ongoing growth and development of Australian football. James Johnson …
Read More »Hansi Flick tasks Thiago with mentoring Barcelona’s Golden Boy duo
Thiago’s addition to Hansi Flick’s team at Barcelona has added a great deal of experience and expertise to the club’s coaching setup. Renowned for his tactical knowledge and versatility, Thiago was regarded as one of Spain’s finest midfielders during his peak and he could bring those qualities to Barcelona, albeit in the role of a coach. Hansi Flick wants Thiago …
Read More »Coached by a familiar face, Djordje Mihailovic aims for gold at Paris Olympics
Three years ago, the United States Under-23 men’s national team missed out on Olympic participation in a COVID-19 postponed qualification process for the third-consecutive Olympiad. At the time, Djordje Mihailovic thought his chance at being an Olympian passed him by along with the under-23 age requirement for the FIFA-categorized youth tournament, however the 25-year-old creative midfielder is being given another …
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