Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final is set to be a spectacle as Olympiacos meet Fiorentina in Athens. West Ham’s inaugural crown will finally be passed on to either the Greek or Italian side as UEFA’s third tier competition concludes. There is a lot on the line as Olympiacos look to claim their first major European trophy and Fiorentina aim to …
Read More »Barcelona overbooked with six centre-backs, only one of them is ‘untransferable’
Barcelona are heading into next season with a significant challenge as they have an overcrowded roster of central defenders. Currently, the team has several top players competing for just two main spots. These players include Inigo Martinez, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Mikayil Faye. Adding to this, players like Chadi Riyad, Eric Garcia, and Clement Lenglet …
Read More »Keith Downie issues Newcastle update as Chelsea & Man U look to hijack Adarabioyo deal
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has revealed that Chelsea have now submitted a contract offer to Newcastle United target Tosin Adarabioyo, with Man Utd also keen. At one point it did look as though free transfers for both Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly were almost wrapped up with the duo heading to the North East to kickstart our summer transfer window. …
Read More »Barcelona return for Xavi Simons in doubt with Hansi Flick appointment – report
It is no secret that Barcelona are keen on signing Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain, and even the young midfielder, who once trained at La Masia, is eager to return to Catalonia. This interest from both sides seemed like a perfect match, especially with Barcelona’s coach, Xavi, eyeing the move in the past. However, recent developments have cast doubt on …
Read More »De Zerbi, Pochettino & Tuchel: Who Are The Leading Candidates To Replace Erik Ten Hag At Manchester United This Summer?
While Manchester United might have sprung a famous FA Cup upset at Wembley over the weekend as they clinched a 2-1 victory against bitter local rivals Manchester City, it appears that Erik ten Hag will still be giving his Old Trafford marching orders over the coming weeks. Although the former Ajax boss might have guided United to a 13th FA …
Read More »Al Ain beat Yokohama F. Marinos to win final AFC Champions League before format revamp
May 28 – Trailing 2-1 after the first leg in Yokohama two weeks ago, the UAE’s Al Ain turned the tables on the Yokohama F. Marinos in Abu Dhabi to win the AFC Champions League title for the second time. Al Ain have now qualified for the 32-team Club World Cup in the USA next year, joining other AFC qualifiers …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers Favored To Win NFL Comeback Player Of The Year
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be returning to action for the upcoming 2024 NFL season, a year removed from tearing his Achilles just four plays into his debut with the team. And according to the oddsmakers at sportsbooks around the country, he is the favorite to win the award for Comeback Player of the Year. Aaron Rodgers Is …
Read More »Timberwolves Still Confident Despite 0-3 Conference Finals Deficit
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be looking to avoid elimination on Tuesday night when they take on the Dallas Mavericks. It would mark a bitter end to a promising regular and postseason that saw them eliminate the defending champions, but the players themselves aren’t counting themselves out just yet. In fact, they appear confident in their ability for a potential comeback, …
Read More »Textor puts Crystal Palace stake up for sale and expresses interest in Everton
May 27 – Crystal Palace co-owner and American businessman John Textor has said he wants to sell his stake in the English Premier League club as Palace is no longer “a perfect fit” for his portfolio of football interests. Textor is still keen to have an English club in his multi-ownership group and said that he would be interested in …
Read More »PSG and Lyon fans in roadside battle on way to French Cup final
May 27 – The latest incident of fan violence to rock French football led to 30 injuries after rivals from Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain fought on a motorway before Saturday’s French Cup final near the city of Lille. Both clubs echoed French President Emmanuel Macron by condemning the violence though the final went ahead amid heightened security with PSG winning 2-1. The …
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