It only seems a matter of time before Xavi Hernandez is given his marching orders from FC Barcelona with Joan Laporta deciding to sack the club legend only weeks after reaffirming his faith in him in a joint press conference. The soap opera has been going on since late January when Xavi announced that he would step down as manager …
Read More »Howe’s inexperienced side mauled in Melbourne
Newcastle United’s controversial post-season trip to Australia ended in humiliation as Eddie Howe’s young side were hammered 8-0 by the A-League All Stars. Newcastle and Tottenham came in for widespread criticism for arranging to play a friendly in Melbourne on Wednesday just three days after the culmination of the Premier League season at the weekend. Newcastle extended their stay Down …
Read More »Barcelona €70 million-rated midfield heavyweight remains on Bayern Munich’s radar
Barcelona could be staring at the prospect of losing more than one key player in the summer amidst their financial troubles. There is pessimism surrounding the continuity of Ronald Araujo while Frenkie de Jong is another heavyweight who could be offloaded. The Dutchman has yet to respond to the club’s contract offer that was sent last year itself and as …
Read More »Sevilla want out-of-favour Barcelona forward, €8 million salary poses a problem
As the curtain falls on the 2023/24 football season, Barcelona find themselves at a crossroads, facing the daunting task of evaluating its roster. Among the myriad of players returning from loan spells, one figure stands out amidst a whirlwind of emotions – Ansu Fati. His temporary stay with Brighton & Hove Albion has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, …
Read More »Barcelona could lose star to Blues
Chelsea are interested in signing Barcelona central defender, Ronald Araujo, according to a new report from Spanish outlet SPORT. This potential transfer has caused significant concern within the Catalan club, who view Araujo as a crucial part of their defensive lineup. Araujo’s Importance to Barcelona Ronald Araujo has established himself as a cornerstone of Barcelona’s defence. Since his debut, the …
Read More »Liverpool watched Juventus star in Coppa Italia final and he could replace Salah
Liverpool has maintained their long-standing interest in Federico Chiesa as the Azzurri star considers his future. With Max Allegri no longer at the helm, Juventus believes Chiesa will sign a new contract with the club. However, the attacker is attracting attention from several teams outside Serie A, with Liverpool being his main suitor. The Reds have admired Chiesa’s profile since …
Read More »Pioli to leave at the end of the season
Stefano Pioli will leave his post as Milan boss at the end of the season, the club announced this morning. The move was widely expected after a season in which the Rossoneri have disappointed. They currently lie second in Serie A, but 19 points behind city rivals Inter. Pioli’s final game in charge will be tomorrow’s clash with Salernitana at …
Read More »Newcastle beaten 8-0 by A-League All Stars – Match report from Melbourne
It was a tough night in Australia for a Newcastle side full of teenagers as they lost 5-0 to the A-League All Stars at the 53,000 Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Eddie Howe promised to field youngsters before the game and he did exactly that. Aside from Mark Gillespie, who captained the team between the sticks, we saw the likes of …
Read More »Ajax name Farioli as new coach
Francesco Farioli is hoping to “reconnect with the DNA of the club” after being named the new Ajax coach on a three-year deal. The Italian moves to Amsterdam from Nice, with whom he enjoyed an impressive year, guiding them to a fifth-placed finish in Ligue 1. He takes over from interim boss John van ’t Schip, who helped the club …
Read More »Barcelona will inform Xavi of his fate on Monday – report
Journalist Ivan San Antonio has shared heartbreaking news through SPORT, revealing that Barcelona’s management will meet with Xavi on Monday, delivering the crushing blow that he won’t continue leading the team after this season. It is a moment fraught with tension and emotion, casting a shadow over Barcelona’s final journey to Seville for the season’s last match. The impending meeting …
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