Eddie Howe is eager to see Newcastle United two more signings before the end of the month, according to The Athletic. In Chris Waugh’s latest piece on the Toon transfer front, the North-East reporter reveals that Howe is eager for reinforcements to ‘arrive quickly’, with the Newcastle boss always eager to give new signings time to meet the squad and …
Read More »Barcelona want 22-year-old speedster to counter Mbappe to Real Madrid but move difficult
According to a report from The Athletic, Barcelona have a very specific reason for wanting to bring Nico Williams on board, as they see the winger as a strategic option to counter Real Madrid’s high-profile acquisition of Kylian Mbappe. It is important to note that while Barcelona are very keen on Nico, Athletic Club have made it clear that his …
Read More »Pre-season thoughts: Kieran Tierney + Ben White and England
Morning all, an early Wednesday blog for you. I watched a video of the players back at London Colney for pre-season training, and I was slightly surprised to see Kieran Tierney alive and well. It’s not that I expected him to be the opposite, it’s just I had assumed that the injury picked up at the Euros was such that …
Read More »Can any of Spain’s elite stop more Real Madrid dominance during the 2024/25 campaign?
While Real Madrid might have relinquished their La Liga crown during the 2022/23 campaign as they eventually fell 10 points adrift of El Clasico rivals Barcelona, Los Blancos came roaring back in a sensational fashion last season. Making more domestic history as they got their hands on a 36th La Liga title, Carlo Ancelotti’s superstar squad once again tore up …
Read More »Alex Zendejas sidelined indefinitely with calf injury
Club America has a major injury worry on its hands only two weeks into the new Liga MX Apertura season. Alex Zendejas is set to miss an indefinite amount of time due to a calf injury, the club announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old suffered the injury during Club America’s 3-1 league win to Queretaro last Friday, a match in which Zendejas …
Read More »JJ Redick believes Bronny James could develop into Lu Dort
One of the biggest storylines coming out of the 2024 NBA Draft was not the first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. Rather, it was Lakers second-round draft pick Bronny James. The oldest son of NBA veteran LeBron James. Bronny played one season at USC and was drafted with the 55th overall pick by LA. At this stage in his career, there’s …
Read More »Riqui Puig lighting up MLS as its best-kept secret
The Riqui Puig from 2024 is nearly unrecognizable from 2021. For starters, the La Masia graduate has traded his brown, flowing hair for a bleached blond, shorter hairstyle. Puig now dons the lightning-white jerseys of LA Galaxy rather than the blue and garnet of Barcelona. Rather than a star-struck youngster noted for his creativity, raw talent and impatience, Puig has …
Read More »USA faces similar questions as England about next head coach
Gareth Southgate departed the England national team to leave it in the same spot as the USA: without a head coach. For Southgate, the Englishman left on his own accord after reaching a second European Championship Final. Berhalter guided the United States to an embarrassing group-stage exit at the Copa America, a tournament happening on home soil. While that leaves …
Read More »Why Juventus still do not have shirt sponsors for next season
Juventus has launched their new shirt without a front sponsor, as they continue discussions with potential shirt sponsors. As the biggest club in Italian football, Juventus generates significant revenue from shirt sponsorships. Given their stature in European football, they are selective about their sponsors. The club meticulously evaluates potential partners before making a decision, a process they have been engaged …
Read More »Morata close to Milan transfer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Alvaro Morata is on the verge of joining AC Milan from Atletico Madrid, after earning European glory with Spain. The Rossoneri have apparently informed the La Liga side of their intention to trigger the €13 million release clause in his contract, which means the Rojiblancos are unable to do anything to prevent the experienced striker from …
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