England did not get the send-off they were hoping for ahead of Euro 2024 as they lost 1-0 to Iceland at Wembley. It was a rigid and flat performance from the Three Lions, who registered just one shot on target at Wembley. 90,000 fans turned up to wave the players off before the tournament in Germany starts next week but …
Read More »Locatelli breaks silence after being snubbed by Italy for Euro 2024
Manuel Locatelli has finally broken his silence after being snubbed by Luciano Spalletti for Italy’s squad at Euro 2024. Locatelli was an important member of Italy’s squad at Euro 2020, where they won the competition in England. His form at that tournament made him one of the most sought-after midfielders in European football. Juventus had to fend off competition from …
Read More »Last stages of Copa America prep
With the tournament only two weeks away, Copa America preparations begin in earnest for the USMNT. To get ready for such a massive event, the Americans will play a pair of big-time friendlies. Next Wednesday they will be down in Orlando to take on mighty Brazil. But before they do that, they first have a game in the nation’s capital …
Read More »Can the Dallas Mavericks even up the series in Game 2?
Last night, Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals took place in Boston. The Celtics hosted the Mavericks in a highly-anticipated series. Boston led the league in three-pointers made in 2023-24. They’ve kept that same identity in the 2024 postseason. In Game 1, the Celtics went 16-42 from beyond the arc and won the game by double digits. There was …
Read More »USMNT prepared for “physical” Colombia showdown in pre-Copa America friendly
It’s been 17 months since the U.S. men’s national team faced off with a CONMEBOL opponent and unlike their last showdown with Colombia back in January 2023, Gregg Berhalter’s squad will be using Saturday’s meeting as a major building block for what’s on the horizon. The USMNT welcomes Colombia to Commanders Field on Saturday in the first of two pre-Copa …
Read More »Juventus has decided to sacrifice two of their best youngsters
Juventus’ summer plans are gradually taking shape as the Bianconeri work on improving their squad with several new players. The men in black and white are restructuring their team, and achieving their goals requires some sacrifice. Juve has several players on their shopping list, but their funds are limited, which means they have to sell before they can buy. Some …
Read More »Justin Tucker is trying to add more muscle this offseason
For the last 12 seasons, Justin Tucker has been the kicker for the Baltimore Ravens. The 34-year-old has seven Pro Bowls and five first-team All-Pro selections. When his career is done, Tucker will undoubtedly be known as one of the top kickers in league history. This offseason, the NFL has made a drastic change to part of Tucker’s job. Tucker …
Read More »Fabrizio Romano: Former Newcastle midfielder identified as top Barcelona target
According to Fabrizio Romano, former Mag Mikel Merino has been identified as a key summer target for Barcelona after another impressive season for Real Sociedad. Merino played just 25 games for Newcastle before moving back to his native Spain, though it was clear that the midfielder had serious potential and could’ve become a Premier League star had he stayed. However, …
Read More »Barcelona veteran midfielder intends to see out his contract at the club
With Barcelona failing to win any trophies last summer, there was not much to write home about for the Catalans on a collective level. However, certain individuals affirmed their talent and worth to the team, making solid cases for their continuity ahead of next season. One of those players was Ilkay Gundogan. The German maestro arrived as a free agent …
Read More »Greenwood accepts Juventus move as club settle deal
Mason Greenwood has chosen his next destination. The embattled Manchester United winger most recently spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Getafe. While in Spain, Greenwood resurrected his career with a solid season with the LaLiga side. In 36 total appearances, the attacker scored 10 goals and added six assists. Before his temporary move to Getafe, United suspended Greenwood following …
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