Massimo Brambati has defended Luciano Spalletti’s decision not to include Manuel Locatelli in his preliminary squad for Euro 2024. The midfielder was an important member of the Italy team that won the last edition of the competition. After that tournament, he moved to Juventus from Sassuolo and was expected to blossom at Italy’s biggest club. However, that hasn’t been the …
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The 2023/24 Premier League season was kind to NBC, which broke several records during the most-watched season in the league’s US history. That included the most-watched game in Premier League history for US audiences. Additionally, six of the seven most-viewed games in Premier League history happened during this season. That stretched throughout the campaign all the way to the final …
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Italy’s national team manager, Luciano Spalletti, has left out Manuel Locatelli from his provisional squad for Euro 2024. The Azzurri are looking to defend the crown they won in 2020, now under a new manager following Spalletti’s replacement of Roberto Mancini. Italy boasts some of the finest players in every position in Europe, and their fans are eager for them …
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On Wednesday night, the Mavericks were on the road for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals vs. the Timberwolves. It’s been a special season for Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards. He’s become a fan favorite this postseason and the media loves talking about him. Leading up to Game 1, Edwards and his teammates were confident in what their team could do …
Read More »Cleveland has fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after five seasons
In the 2023-24 season, Cleveland finished 4th in the East with a 48-34 record. They had a matchup in the first round vs. a young Orlando Magic squad. It took the Cavaliers seven games but beat the Magic to advance to the Conference semi-finals. This was Cleveland’s first series win in 31 years that LeBron James was not a part …
Read More »Daniel Jones has no doubt he’ll be ready for the start of 2024
In 2023, the New York Giants finished 6-11. It was a disappointing season for the team after winning a playoff game the season prior. Last year, the Giants used a trio of QBs as injuries became an issue. Daniel Jones and Tommy DeVito each started six games. Veteran QB Tyrod Taylor made five starts for New York. Daniel Jones was …
Read More »Bayern Munich rival Barcelona for Bundesliga forward with €60m release clause
Dani Olmo is one of the players that FC Barcelona have on their radars heading into the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Spanish forward is admired at the Catalan club where he spent his formative years due to his versatility and proven quality. Olmo’s €60 million release clause is seen as an issue, though, given the Blaugrana’s current financial situation. …
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Albert Gudmundsson is being chased by almost every top Italian club, including Juventus, who have been very impressed with the Genoa star. The Bianconeri will rebuild their team with a new manager this summer after three underwhelming years under Max Allegri. They understand that their lack of form is not solely the fault of their former manager, and they are …
Read More »Motta joins Juventus after Bologna confirms coach’s departure
Thiago Motta is set to join Juventus after his imminent departure from Bologna. The Emilia-Romagna side revealed on Thursday that the former midfielder has refused to sign a new contract with the club. Motta previously joined Bologna as their head coach in the fall of 2022. Despite disappointing spells at Genoa and Spezia, the coach worked wonders during his time …
Read More »Pickford to remain at Everton?
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has made a strong indication that he has no wish to leave the club this summer, despite the interest from Chelsea in his services. The 30-year-old shot-stopper proved his quality time and again throughout 2023/24, helping his team avoid the fight against relegation despite the deduction of eight points. The Toffees eventually finished 15th, 14 points …
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