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July 6 – It started slowly, then picked up speed. No, not the number of exciting games at Euro 2024 but the throwing of plastic beer cups, often half full, on to the pitch – a regular unwanted feature of the tournament. During the group stage, UEFA handed out fines totalling over $2.1 million, and of that, $1.3 million was for the …

Barcelona missed the opportunity to secure the permanent signing of young striker Pau Victor when he was still on loan at the club. The 22-year-old centre-forward arrived last summer on loan from Girona and became a key player for Barça Atletic, finishing as the top scorer in the Spanish third division with 20 goals. Barcelona had the chance to sign …

Juventus are set to snap up Khephren Thuram from Nice in the coming days, having already reached an agreement to sign the Frenchman. He arrives as a highly-regarded midfielder from the Ligue 1 side, though he might not be the most high-profile signing Juventus will make this summer. Juve remains in talks to finalise the formalities required to complete the …

England star Jude Bellingham will be able to play in his team’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Switzerland on Saturday. UEFA investigated the midfielder following an inappropriate gesture aimed at Slovakia‘s bench on June 30. The Real Madrid star netted a late equalizer in the matchup. He then grabbed his crotch while looking at his opponents. England eventually went on to …

In a game featuring Lionel Messi, it is difficult to imagine anyone else stealing the spotlight. Even on his bad days, he manages to produce a few moments of magic, leaving the opposition on the floor. Unfortunately, Argentina and their supporters were not treated to Messi’s unabashed genius in Thursday’s (July 4) Copa America 2024 quarter-final clash against Ecuador. In …

  Gareth Southgate says he is weighing up whether to throw fit-again Luke Shaw straight into the England XI to face Switzerland. The Man United left-back has not played since limping off in the Premier League game against Luton on February 18. Gareth Southgate has confirmed Luke Shaw is available to start for England against Switzerland tomorrow. It’d be his …

July 5 – In a nail-biting, close contest marked by 16 yellow cards, Spain eliminated Germany and Toni Kroos 2-1 from their home tournament after substitute Mikel Merino claimed a 119th-minute winner in extra time.  Germany bullied Spain off the ball and yet it was not enough. The Germans kicked Pedri off the park early following an unnecessarily physical challenge …

A recent report from Graeme Bailey has claimed that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is planning to pursue Erling Haaland in the summer of 2025.  Interestingly, it must be noted that Haaland is not a new target for Barcelona. Before they signed Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, the club considered bringing in the Manchester City forward.  However, the move was abandoned …

Mattia De Sciglio and Daniele Rugani are two more players who are expected to leave Juventus this summer. The Bianconeri are working hard to ensure their team is in great shape for the upcoming season, with several players on their shopping list. While Juventus is actively pursuing new signings, they are also looking to release some current players. According to …

Known for incredible skill and talent, Neymar has now weighed in on one of the most contentious debates in soccer history: Ronaldo against Messi. In a recent interview with Brazilian channel Futmais, he offered his opinions on who he believes to be the greatest player of all time and other notable comparisons. During a playful game of ping pong, Neymar …