[ad_1] Arrigo Sacchi believes several clubs are in contention to win the Serie A title this season, with European competitions likely playing a key role in determining the eventual winner. Juventus is one of the teams in the running, alongside Inter Milan and Napoli. While Inter may be the favourite, their recent on-field performances have left much to be desired, …
Read More »Why soccer refuses to die in war-torn Lebanon
[ad_1] Editor’s note: Since World Soccer Talk writer Michel Sakr is based in Beirut, Lebanon, we asked him to share his unique perspective on what life is like there. Even though sport is a much lower priority at times like these, Michel addresses the role that soccer plays in Lebanon. The drums of war have been beating for months. The …
Read More »Real Madrid to Open Contract Talks With Top Defender
[ad_1] Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has said Real Madrid will soon open contract talks with first-choice right-back Dani Carvajal. Carvajal sees his current deal with Los Blancos expire on June 30, 2025, making him free to sign a pre-agreement with any potential suitor in January. Real Madrid Ready to Discuss New Deal With Daniel Carvajal One of the finest …
Read More »Stephens handed additional ban to add to Southampton problems
[ad_1] Southampton captain Jack Stephens has been given an additional two-match ban following his red card against Manchester United on September 14. Stephens was dismissed for a dangerous tackle on United winger Alejandro Garnacho in the 79th minute with his side 2-0 down in a game they went on to lose 3-0. After VAR confirmed Stuart Attwell’s original decision to …
Read More »Wor Flags send message to fans attending Newcastle vs Wimbledon tonight
[ad_1] Wor Flags have urged fans to bring their scarf to tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Wimbledon at St James’ Park tonight. The fan group issued a similar pre-match appeal before cup games against Southampton and Leicester, which helped create an incredible atmosphere and sea of black and white around all four corners of St James’ Park in the final …
Read More »Eto’o banned by FIFA from Cameroon games after U20 Women’s World Cup incident
[ad_1] October 1 – Cameroon’s greatest footballing icon, Samuel Eto’o, president of his country’s FA since 2021, has been banned by FIFA from attending any national team games for six months. Eto’o faced two charges stemming from an incident at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia on September 11. FIFA did not specify exactly what happened at the round …
Read More »Barcelona’s 18-year-old La Masia gem seen as natural successor for club captain – report
[ad_1] Barcelona have seen a number of young talents force their way into the first-team setup in recent times and establish themselves. The likes of Alejandro Balde, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Marc Casado have all become key players in the setup and many more are knocking on the doors. Aron Yaakobishvili – the future of the goalkeeping department One …
Read More »Stade Pierre-Mauroy hosts first-ever Champions League meeting
[ad_1] Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host its first-ever Champions League clash between Lille and Real Madrid on Wednesday night. While reigning champions Real Madrid have already secured a victory against Stuttgart in their opening UCL game, Lille suffered a loss to Sporting Lisbon. Lille Recent Form Lille has had a difficult start to their Champions League campaign, having lost their opening …
Read More »Pundit reveals the different expectations on Dusan Vlahovic and Lautaro Martinez
[ad_1] Lautaro Martinez and Dusan Vlahovic have been two of Serie A’s top strikers in recent seasons, but Martinez has already helped lead Inter Milan to a Serie A title. The Argentine has remained loyal to Inter despite interest from major clubs across Europe, while Vlahovic is similarly determined to win trophies with Juventus. As Juventus’ primary striker, Vlahovic shoulders …
Read More »Red Bull CEO: ‘MLS is developing far too slowly’
[ad_1] People who think Major League Soccer is holding back soccer in the United States gained an unexpected ally this week. Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of Corporate Projects and New Investments for Red Bull, said in an interview on Monday that MLS is not growing as fast as it should be. Additionally, Mintzlaff said the players coming out of the New …
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