Spain midfielder Pedri will play no further part in Euro 2024 after sustaining a sprained knee in yesterday’s extra-time win over Germany. The Barcelona star was caught by a wild challenge from Toni Kroos early in the quarter-final clash in Stuttgart and had to limp off after eight minutes to be replaced by Dani Olmo. A statement from the Spain …
Read More »Brazilian wonderkid’s entourage held talks with Barcelona before Chelsea transfer
In a recent revelation by Roger Torello via Mundo Deportivo, it has been disclosed that last November, Estevao Willian and his agent, Andre Cury, visited Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to discuss a possible transfer to Barcelona. The 17-year-old winger from Palmeiras is set to join Premier League side Chelsea, who have made him the most expensive transfer in South American …
Read More »Young USA star not selected for USMNT Olympic squad
Real Salt Lake youngster Diego Luna has reportedly not been picked to play in the USMNT Olympic squad at the upcoming Summer Olympics. The 20-year-old budding star was previously not chosen by Marko Mitrovic in Team USA’s June camp. The initial decision, however, did not necessarily mean that Luna would not eventually be named in the Olympic team. In fact, …
Read More »Kroos apologises to Pedri after Germany crash out of Euro 2024
Toni Kroos has apologised to Spain midfielder Pedri after the Germany legend injured his opponent in the Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday. Spain triumphed late in extra-time to set up a semi-final meeting with France, but it was not without casualties. The Barcelona star was forced off within the opening minutes after Kroos put in two hard challenges on …
Read More »Taylor Booth signs contract extension with FC Utrecht
Taylor Booth has extended his contract with Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht. Booth signed a one-year extension until June 2026, the club announced Friday. The 23-year-old heads into this third season with FC Utrecht after originally joining the club in 2022. “After conversations with my agent, we came to the conclusion that a contract extension for my career is the …
Read More »Barcelona do not see 29-year-old free agent as priority after being offered by agent
Journalist Alex Pintanel has confirmed that Barcelona have recently added Adrien Rabiot to their list of potential midfield reinforcements. As Barcelona seek to strengthen their squad, they are seriously considering Rabiot, who is likely to end his tenure at Juventus as his contract has ended. As a result, multiple media sources have reported that Rabiot has been offered to Barcelona. …
Read More »Juventus must make some sales before they can sign Atalanta man
Teun Koopmeiners is expected to be Juventus’s last midfield signing ahead of the 2024/2025 season. The Bianconeri have been active in the transfer market in recent weeks and have already signed a midfielder and a goalkeeper. Reports also claim that they have reached an agreement to sign Khephren Thuram from Nice, which will be made official in the next few …
Read More »Bielsa criticizes early exit of young South Americans to Europe
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has launched a wave of criticism at South American teams letting their best young talents leave for Europe. Bielsa is preparing his team to face powerhouse Brazil Saturday night in Las Vegas. The game between the two South American sides is arguably the marquee matchup in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals. After all, both sides …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed as Konsa starts with Southgate switching to three at the back
England and Switzerland go head-to-head in Dusseldorf with a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 up for grabs. Gareth Southgate’s side have under-performed in Germany, limping through their group with one win and two draws, before a last-gasp goal from Jude Bellingham rescued them from defeat against Slovakia in the round of 16. Bellingham’s stunning overhead kick deep into …
Read More »Schar and Trippier start – Teams news from Germany ahead of England vs Switzerland
The team sheets are out ahead of today’s Euro quarter-final, where Gareth Southgate’s England take on Switzerland for a place in the semi-final against either Turkey or the Netherlands. Here are the officials lineups ahead of the the 5pm kick-off on BBC One, seeing two Mags start: England XI: Pickford – Walker, Stones, Konsa – Trippier, Rice, Mainoo, Saka – …
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