[ad_1] Club News October 9, 2024 – 3:00 pm Michele Di Gregorio hopes to become the next Juventus player to earn a cap for Italy after being called up to the national team during this international break. Italy boasts some of the world’s best goalkeepers, and Di Gregorio’s inclusion is due to Alex Meret withdrawing from the squad due to …
Read More »US Soccer’s separation from MLS, SUM pays off for federation
[ad_1] In 2021, US Soccer decided to not renew its 17-year partnership with MLS’ marketing arm Soccer United Marketing (SUM). As part of the partnership, SUM attracted deals for TV rights, sponsorship revenue, and other commercial agreements, and then split the money between US Soccer and SUM. By that time in 2021, many within US Soccer circles and in the …
Read More »Barcelona legend Iniesta highlights the importance of La Masia – ‘There is no doubt’
[ad_1] A couple of days after announcing his retirement from professional football, Andres Iniesta visited the Barcelona training camp to meet some of the first-team stars as well as Hansi Flick. Barcelona shared photos of Iniesta meeting multiple stars, including Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez and Frenie de Jong, among others. Iniesta also met coach Flick, who has turned things around …
Read More »Expert Says Manchester United Passed on the Chance to Sign Top EPL Striker
[ad_1] Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has said Manchester United had the opportunity to sign Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins in the summer of 2023. However, the club decided to pass on the opportunity, signing Rasmus Hojlund instead. The most successful team in English soccer, Manchester United found themselves without an out-and-out goalscorer in the summer of 2023. Reports linked …
Read More »The £1billion St James’ Park question – To go or not to go?
[ad_1] Last week saw news coming out of Barrack Road surrounding the ‘once in a generation’ ground proposals that PIF, the Reubens, and the Executive Board are currently considering. From the i paper it is understood that ‘the first phase of the feasibility study will now remain private due to commercial sensibilities’ and the project options have been presented to …
Read More »Watch – Andres Iniesta interacts with injured Barcelona duo on training ground visit
[ad_1] Having called time on his legendary career earlier this week, former Barcelona captain and club legend Andres Iniesta is all set to embark on a new journey as he plans to enter the coaching role. The 40-year-old icon had a touching farewell event on Tuesday during which he gave an emotional speech reminiscing his career while key figures from …
Read More »Legend Urges Arsenal Not to Repeat ‘Past Mistakes’ in Title Race
[ad_1] Gilberto Silva, one of the members of Arsenal’s unbeaten Invincibles team of 2003-04, has said Mikel Arteta and Co. must avoid dropping points against lower-ranked teams this season. Silva believes the Gunners cannot claim the Premier League title without securing maximum points against weaker opponents. For the third consecutive season, Arsenal has begun as one of the favorites to …
Read More »Klopp eager to “learn again” in new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull
[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to “learning” about what is “useful for football” in his new role at Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer. The legendary German coach confirmed on Wednesday that his first job since leaving the Liverpool dugout will be a new-look role from January 1, overseeing Red Bull’s global network of clubs including RB Leipzig, FC …
Read More »Barcelona breakout midfield star set to wear national team colours after nearly five years
[ad_1] Marc Casado (21) has emerged as one of Barcelona’s most influential players in the ongoing season, playing an important role in their brilliant start thus far. The La Masia graduate has capitalised on the midfield absences in the Blaugrana squad and has become one of the standout performers in Hansi Flick’s system. Casado’s performances with the first team have …
Read More »Motta to use McKennie in a new role against Lazio
[ad_1] Juventus could be without several key players when club football resumes, as they prepare to face Lazio next weekend. The Bianconeri are well aware of how challenging the in-form capital city side will be, and they know they’ll need to give their best to secure a win. They are already missing Francisco Conceição and Gleison Bremer, while Nicolás González …
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