With Barcelona embroiled in financial distress, all sorts of revenue streams will be appreciated at the club as they look to finally return to the 1:1 rule. As it turns out, the ongoing Euros could prove to offer some relief to the club, with the tournament representing a significant financial opportunity for FC Barcelona, particularly if the Spanish team advances …
Read More »Pundits call for change after France-Portugal scoreless game
BBC Sport pundits, Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand, have called on extra-time to be scrapped after the dismal Portugal-France quarter-final. Player safety has become a major talking point in recent months. Due to expanded schedules, soccer stars are regularly asked to play more matches than ever before. FIFA has added extra teams to both the World Cup and Club World …
Read More »Barcelona and Girona set to enter into talks over three players this summer
Barcelona are in for a busy summer transfer window as they attempt to rectify the faults of last season. While the Blaugranes await their return to the 1:1 rule in La Liga, they are simultaneously carrying out negotiations with other clubs. And talks with Girona are expected to occur frequently over the course of the campaign, as the two Catalan …
Read More »Chelsea is challenging Juventus for Bundesliga attacker
Karim Adeyemi remains on Juventus’ radar as they look to add more pace to their attack. Thiago Motta has informed Federico Chiesa that he is not a crucial part of his plans, and Juventus expects the attacker to leave this summer. This does not mean the Bianconeri do not need a winger, considering they have also sold Samuel Iling-Junior and …
Read More »Brighton steal Arne Slot’s Liverpool summer target
Dutch international Mats Wieffer has made headlines by joining Premier League side Brighton from Feyenoord, instead of Arne Slot’s Liverpool. This move, involving a transfer fee of $32.5 million, marks a record sale for the Eredivisie club. It also highlights Brighton’s growing ambition in the European scene. Wieffer, a 24-year-old defensive midfielder, has signed a contract with Brighton until 2029, …
Read More »Pedri ruled out for the rest of Euro 2024 through injury
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 …
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