Juventus fans have high hopes that Thiago Motta will make their team great again as he becomes their latest manager. The ex-midfielder has been tasked with improving Juve following Max Allegri’s dismissal at the end of last season. Juventus last won Serie A in 2020 and has only won one trophy between 2021 and 2024, which is unacceptable for the …
Read More »Day one at Euro 2024 in Germany
Nick Webster reports from Germany to share his experiences about his Euro 2024 journey. Included in this podcast episode, Nick sits down with ARD journalist Oliver Hintz to talk about the European Championship tournament. Day one at Euro 2024 in Germany Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest-running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share …
Read More »Spain Outclass Italy To Cruise Into EURO 2024 Knockouts
Familiar foes Spain and Italy locked horns at a packed Veltins Arena on Matchday 2 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024), knowing a win would see them move into the Round of 16 as Group B winners. Both teams had secured maximum points on Matchday 1, making it an even contest on paper. However, only one team brought their …
Read More »Everton grant period of exclusivity to Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group have entered into a period of exclusivity with Everton with a view to buying the club from current owner Farhad Moshiri. The Texas-based Friedkin Group, who also own Serie A side Roma, moved in when a potential buy-out from 777 Partners broke down last month. Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin, whose personal worth is estimated at £6billion, …
Read More »Premier League reveal six games set for TV broadcast on opening weekend of 2024/25
Newcastle’s opening game of the 2024/25 season – a home clash with Southampton – looks set to be a 3pm kick-off on Saturday 17th August, with the Premier League naming the six games selected for TV broadcast. The opening game of the new season will see Man Utd host Fulham at 8pm on Friday 16th August (Sky Sports), then the …
Read More »Argentina blanks Canada in Copa America opener
The reigning Copa America champions opened their defense by blanking Canada at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Argentina used a pair of second-half goals to earn an opening 2-0 Group A victory over Jesse Marsch’s squad. Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock four minutes after halftime before substitute Lautaro Martinez insured the win two minutes before stoppage time. Lionel Messi was …
Read More »UEFA opens multiple investigations as Balkan nationalist fervour boils over
June 21 – The complex and fever-pitch intensity and rivalry among the various Balkan neighbours at Euro 2024 continues to take centre stage with UEFA now opening an investigation into Serbian claims that fans of Albania and Croatia chanted ‘kill, kill, kill the Serb’ during their Group B game on Wednesday. In a statement released late on Thursday, European football’s governing body …
Read More »Barcelona receive major boost as midfield target’s renewal with current club stalls
Barcelona are intent on roping in at least one defensive midfielder capable of operating in new manager Hansi Flick’s 4-2-3-1 setup next season. Names like Joshua Kimmich and Amadou Onana have been linked for quite some time now, but of late, the idea of Mikel Merino being the midfield recruit has been growing within the Barça offices. The Real Sociedad …
Read More »Netherlands vs France TV Channel and UK Time: How to watch
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 clash between the Netherlands and France is set to be a thrilling encounter. With top spot in Group D up for grabs, both teams are poised to give their best performances. Here’s all the information you need on how to watch this exciting match, including TV channel details and UK time. Date, Kick-Off Time, and …
Read More »Juventus wants to sign versatile Real Sociedad attacker
One of the finest attackers in Spain is Mikel Oyarzabal, and Juventus is looking to add him to their squad. The Real Sociedad star has spent his entire career at his current club, and he continues to enjoy working there. He missed several months due to a serious injury, but he returned last term to prove his worth. Juventus has …
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