According to Sky Sports in Italy, Roma have joined the race to sign Newcastle United winger Yankuna Minteh. Sky Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Roma boss Daniele De Rossi wants to bolster their attack this summer and is keen on the 19-year-old, but reveals that Everton and Marseille are also showing serious interest. The same piece states that Newcastle …
Read More »Fired up Georgia and Mamardashvili’s heroics hold frustrated Czechs to a draw
June 22 – Czechia were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw versus Euro debutants Georgia as the bouncing Volksparkstadion in Hamburg witnessed a game with no winners, in more ways than one. The result ties both teams to the foot of Group F, leaving them with a slender chance of progression, if, they can fashion a win versus big dogs …
Read More »Five Barcelona players in contention to represent Spain in Olympics
If the ongoing fervour around Euro 2024 was not enough, sports fans across the world are awaiting the start of the Paris Olympics this summer, which will commence in the last week of July. In light of the Olympics this year, many players across Europe are in contention to feature in both Euro/Copa America and the Olympics – something which …
Read More »Bologna rejects Juventus man as swap option for Calafiori
Bologna is determined to keep Riccardo Calafiori, and if they do sell him, it will be an all-cash deal. This is their clear message to Juventus. The Bianconeri consider Calafiori one of the finest defenders in the league and are eager to reunite him with Thiago Motta, who helped the former AS Roma youngster develop at Bologna. Motta believes that …
Read More »Saudi Pro League stars disrespected at Euro 2024
Spanish star Aymeric Laporte has claimed that Saudi Pro League (SPL) players face prejudices at Euro 2024. The defender previously moved from Premier League champions Manchester City for Al Nassr last summer. The Saudi side paid City nearly $30 million for the center back. In the move, Laporte reportedly increased his annual salary from around $7.8 million to $26 million. …
Read More »Schmeichel Slams Manchester United Over Ten Hag Treatment
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has criticized his former club for the way they have treated their manager Erik ten Hag over the last few weeks. Schmeichel believes Man Utd’s irresponsible treatment has compromised Ten Hag’s authority over his players. Manchester United Sounded Out Other Managers Before Deciding To Stick With Erik ten Hag Even before the 2023-24 season concluded, …
Read More »Goal in draw v Georgia ‘not enough’ for Czechia Euro top scorer
Patrik Schick became Czechia’s all-time Uefa Euro top scorer but said a 1-1 draw with competition newcomers Georgia was “not enough” in a tight race to progress to the knockout stage in Germany from Group F. Ivan Hasek’s side dominated their second group-stage match in Hamburg but fell behind when Georges Mikautadze converted a penalty in first-half added time with …
Read More »€35m centre-back with same agent as Sandro Tonali linked with Newcastle move
According to Italian outlet Corrriere dello Sport, Newcastle United are exploring a move for Alessandro Buongiorno; the Torino defender represented by the same agent as Sandro Tonali. The centre-back made 29 appearances last season for the Serie A club – who finished ninth last season – and has received serious interest from Napoli. The report claims Newcastle have been in …
Read More »Paxten Aaronson signs contract extension with Eintracht Frankfurt, loaned to FC Utrecht
Paxten Aaronson will be heading back to the Dutch Eredivisie this season after signing a multi-year contract extension with parent club, Eintracht Frankfurt. Aaronson’s contract with the Bundesliga side has been extended until June 2028, the club announced Friday. Eintracht Frankfurt proceeded to loan Aaronson to FC Utrecht for the 2024-25 league campaign. “Paxten Aaronson has already shown promising approaches …
Read More »Austria’s Rangnick focussed on Dutch decider
June 22 – Poland were put to the sword against Austria as the bottom-placed sides clashed in Group D, giving Ralf Rangnick’s side a lifeline headed into the final game versus Netherlands on Tuesday. Austria were dominant throughout the match, bar a brief stint of sluggishness that allowed Poland to get back into the game. Goals from Gernot Trauner, Christoph …
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