As Barcelona start preparing for the season ahead, one of the club’s more immediate concerns is the registration of some of the star players of the team, including Alejandro Balde, Gavi and Vitor Roque. It was reported yesterday that Barça have their priorities set and are trying to register Gavi and Balde, before moving on to other individuals. Gavi registration …
Read More »Red Bull buy minority stake in Leeds United and take shirt sponsorship
May 30 – Leeds United have announced that Red Bull have acquired a minority ownership stake in the club and will also become their front-of-shirt sponsor in a multi-year deal. No value was given for the share acquisition. The energy drink giant already owns RB Leipzig in Germany’s Bundesliga, Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg, MLS team New York Red Bulls, …
Read More »Hansi Flick’s plan to reshape the Barcelona midfield next season
With Hansi Flick taking over the reins as the new FC Barcelona manager, there will be changes afoot at the club in the weeks to come. The 59-year-old replaces Xavi Hernandez as the first-team head coach and will look to build a team in his own image and lead Barça back to the heights of glory they are used to. …
Read More »Bologna is not in a hurry to sell Juventus target
Riccardo Calafiori is one of the players Juventus has been following for several months due to his impressive performances with Bologna. The defender has had a fantastic season in Serie A, and Juventus is close to appointing his current manager, Thiago Motta, as their next boss. Naturally, some players might follow Motta from Bologna to Juventus, and it seems the …
Read More »Germany, Madrid and Brits abroad – a European Cup love affair
History will be made when Real Madrid and Dortmund face-off at Wembley on Saturday evening, not least that another Brit abroad will lift the famous old trophy. How and where to watch the Champions League Final Since it was introduced in 1956, only seven Britons have represented overseas clubs in the final of Europe’s premier club competition, and only three …
Read More »Craig Hope issues update on Newcastle’s interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Journalist Craig Hope has claimed that he would ‘be surprised’ if Newcastle were to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin after news broke that they were taking a close look at him. With just one year left on Callum Wilson’s contract this will likely be the last window for Newcastle to make any money back on him given his age and …
Read More »Saudis close league season with record sets of stats in a game-changing season
May 31 – The Saudi Pro league (officially called the Roshn Saudi League) may have its critics in western Europe, but the 2023/24 season has undoubtedly been a game changer in the country and for the league internationally. Headlines have inevitably focussed on the big name, big money players like Karim Benzema, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane, N’Golo Kante, Georgino …
Read More »Hansi Flick hopes to repeat Bayern Munich success story with Barcelona youngster
On the day of his contract signing with FC Barcelona, new manager Hansi Flick took a tour of the club’s facilities and happened to interact with some of the players who were training at the time. One such star who Flick met with was left-back Alejandro Balde. Sidelined with an injury since January, the 20-year-old left-back has been working on …
Read More »Jose Mourinho returning to management with Fenerbahce
Jose Mourinho is set for a speedy return to management with Fenerbahce, according to reports in Italy. The former Chelsea, Man United and Tottenham manager was sacked by Roma in January after struggling to repeat the form which saw him secure top-six finishes in Serie A in his first two seasons at the Stadio Olimpico. The 61-year-old did guide the …
Read More »Three young wingers on Barcelona’s radars as cost-effective options – report
With the summer transfer window on the horizon, FC Barcelona are sketching out their plans to make changes to the squad before next season. A top pivot midfielder is the utmost priority for the Blaugrana heading into the summer, but the Catalans are also looking for a new left-winger as well. Nico Williams of Athletic Club is seen as a …
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