Teenage centre-forward Marc Guiu has left FC Barcelona to sign for Premier League giants Chelsea, the club have officially confirmed. “Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of striker Marc Guiu from FC Barcelona,” the statement from Chelsea read. “The Spaniard has agreed a five-year deal with the Blues, which includes a further one-year option, and will join up with …
Read More »Line-ups announced for blockbuster last-16 tie
Team news France and Belgium have announced their line-ups for their Euro 2024 last-16 tie in Dusseldorf. Antoine Griezmann returns to Didier Deschamps’ starting XI after dropping to the bench in their final group game against Poland. He forms an attack which includes skipper Kylian Mbappe, who will once again wear a protective mask, and Marcus Thuram who replaces Ousmane …
Read More »Anthony Gordon responds to £35m exit as worrying claims emerge after Liverpool talks
Anthony Gordon revealed in a recent interview with Gary Neville that Elliot Anderson was his closest friend at Newcastle and it shows in his reaction to the midfielder’s exit. Responding to Anderson’s farewell post on Instagram, Gordon wrote “Gunna miss you lad😔❤️”, with the England winger learning of his £35m move to Nottingham Forest shortly after England’s last 16 win …
Read More »Official: Barcelona defender Jules Kounde starts for France vs Belgium
As we progress further into the knockout stages of the UEFA Euro 2024, tournament-favourites France take on Belgium at the Merkur-Spiel Arena in Dusseldorf today. Les Bleus have been off-colour in their three games so far and must step up in a big way if they intend to get past the Red Devils and progress to the quarterfinals of the …
Read More »Bologna refuse to give up on attempts to keep Juventus target Calafiori
Bologna are reportedly desperate to keep Riccardo Calafiori at the Renato Dall’Ara amidst great interest from Juventus. The 22-year-old was one of the main breakout stars in a campaign that culminated with the Emilians’ historic qualification to the Champions League. The Italian is a youth product of Roma who started his career as a left-back, but transitioned into a ball-playing …
Read More »USA vs Uruguay preview: A game to reach the Copa knockouts
If the loss against Panama was any preview of the USA, Monday night’s game against Uruguay will be a wild struggle. It is not just the USMNT’s last chance to advance in the Copa America. Monday night’s game could be the last meaningful contest against teams outside North America until the 2026 World Cup. Should Gregg Berhalter’s side lose to …
Read More »Dana White Teases Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones UFC Clash
Following UFC 303 this weekend, Dana White was asked if he could ever see a heavyweight bout between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira – with the UFC CEO not ruling out the blockbuster clash. Dana White Teases Pereira vs Jones The UFC world watched on at the weekend as Alex Pereira easily dismantled Jiří Procházka in the second round at …
Read More »Raum wary of brilliant Yamal ahead of Germany-Spain showdown at Euro 2024
Germany full-back David Raum hailed Lamine Yamal’s “brutal quality” following another brilliant display from the 16-year-old Spain winger last night. Yamal played the full 90 minutes as Spain cruised into the quarter-finals with a 4-1 defeat of Georgia in Cologne, creating the second goal with a pin-point cross for Fabian Ruiz to head home. The Barcelona teenager has been one …
Read More »Barcelona director meets with superagent with four players’ futures on the agenda
Barcelona’s activity in the summer transfer window has been limited so far, but with just under two months remaining before the window closes, the Catalan giants are still determined to revamp their squad. At the forefront of Barcelona’s transfer dealings is sporting director Deco. He has been entrusted with the task of overseeing departures and securing key signings to strengthen …
Read More »Report: Fagioli call-up widened the rift between Spalletti & Italy squad –
A report in the Italian press claims Luciano Spalletti has a poor rapport with the national team squad, and calling up Nicolo Fagioli was one of the decisions that didn’t sit well with the group. The Azzurri endured a torrid Euro 2024 campaign culminating in an elimination from the Round of 16 at the hands of Switzerland. The defending champions …
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