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Ansu Fati returned to FC Barcelona this summer after a disappointing season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, where he once again battled injury and fitness problems. The La Masia forward is fully committed to the club and wants to prove to new manager Hansi Flick during these first training sessions and pre-season games that he can have a …

The 1998-99 Bundesliga title was comfortably won by Bayern Munich, who finished 15 points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, while Hertha Berlin recorded their highest position in over 20 years by coming third. With Bayern easing to the German championship, all the drama was at the opposite end of the table, with any of five teams capable of suffering relegation alongside …

As the major international tournaments conclude, players must now divert their focus back to their domestic duties. Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are gearing up for pre-season preparations with the team hard at work over the past few days. The squad will head out on a US tour on July 28, during which Flick will get back together with the players who …

Dusan Vlahovic is the latest Juventus player to return from his holidays to start his pre-season. The striker was given an extended break because he was part of the Serbia squad at Euro 2024. His country struggled in the competition, and he was among the underperformers despite playing well for Juve last season. Vlahovic, known as DV9, is one of …

Newcastle’s new sporting director Paul Mitchell has been speaking to the club’s media channel for the first time since joining the club. Several topics were discussed and his vision was made clear. Having watched the interview I was hugely impressed and noted that he was keen to stress patience as they build the project. Key highlights were: Everything aligned and …

Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has questioned why Wesley Fofana went public in his criticism of Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez as the race row showed no sign of abating this morning. Fernandez apologised after posting a video on social media showing the Argentina players singing a song that questioned the heritage of France’s black and mixed-race players following the Copa …

FC Barcelona struggled to outshine their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Super Cup, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League last season, ultimately enduring a trophyless campaign. Efforts are underway at the Catalan club to ensure they meet their goals next season; the most notable change has been the appointment of Hansi Flick. However, former Barcelona defender and coach Ronald …

The 1992-93 English Premier League, the first of the new structure, was won by Manchester United, who became champions of England for the first time in 26 years. Alex Ferguson’s side, who were cruelly passed by Leeds in the run-in the season prior, eventually got their hand on the impressive new trophy courtesy of their 84-point total in the 42-game …

Crystal Palace will face off against Charlton Athletic in a pre-season friendly at the Crystal Palace Academy today. This match serves as a warm-up for both teams as they prepare for their respective league campaigns. Crystal Palace is gearing up for their Premier League opener against Brentford on August 18, while Charlton is preparing for their League One campaign, starting …

July 19 – Israel will be allowed to compete at the Olympic football tournament after FIFA delayed a decision over Palestine’s call to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA).  FIFA claimed that “more time was needed” to resolve the dispute and its fraught legal context after both the Palestinian FA (PFA) and IFA demanded an extension to file their legal …