May 20 – “I’m one of you now — I love you to bits.” Those were an emotional Jurgen Klopp’s parting words to the Liverpool fans as he brought the curtain down on nine years at the club on Sunday, prompting a deafening roar before he disappeared down the Anfield tunnel for the final time. Klopp exits the club after …
Read More »Juventus fire Allegri after Italian Cup final sending off
May 20 – Juventus are the latest European giant to be looking for a new manager after sacking Massimiliano Allegri just two days after he led the side to the Italian Cup. Juve beat Atalanta 1-0 in Rome but Allegri was sent off late on for ranting at match officials and, following an Italian Football Federation investigation, Juve confirmed he …
Read More »Bayer Leverkusen complete unbeaten Bundesliga season, Bayern Munich finish third
May 20 – Bayer Leverkusen have become the first team in Germany since the Bundesliga was founded in 1963 to complete a whole season undefeated. After a 2-1 win over Augsburg, Xabi Alonso’s treble-chasing side also stretched their European record unbeaten run across all competitions this season to 51 matches in a perfect dress rehearsal for Wednesday’s Europa League final against …
Read More »Mehrdad Ghodoussi releases personal message to Newcastle United fans
Mehrdad Ghodoussi has issued a message of thanks to Newcastle United fans and shared his thoughts on a ‘challenging season’ for the club. Speaking on X after our 4-2 win over Brentford, our co-owner said: ‘Thank you to each and every one of you for your unwavering support throughout this challenging season. Despite the numerous hurdles we faced, including significant …
Read More »Man City complete record four-peat of Premier League titles and now look to FA Cup double
May 20 – Manchester City’s domination of English football was extended to an unprecedented fourth straight league title on a dramatic final day of action Sunday but the elephant in the room still looms large. City went into the final game of the season needing a win over West Ham to become champions once more – and duly delivered 3-1, …
Read More »Barcelona officials to meet this week to decide on club captain’s future
In addition to coach Xavi Hernandez’s future being called into question following the latest revelations regarding Joan Laporta’s dissatisfaction with his comments, many Barcelona players also face the possibility of departing. With contracts expiring and financial complications compelling the Catalan giants to make some cuts in the roster, the club is expected to undergo significant changes in the upcoming transfer …
Read More »Barcelona president delays decision over Xavi’s future for economic reasons
Just weeks after securing his future at the club, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez now finds himself in limbo, with a decision on his future hinging on the club’s precarious financial situation. Despite leading Barcelona to La Liga glory last season, Xavi’s position is under threat after a stagnant campaign. Club president Joan Laporta reportedly desires a change in management, but …
Read More »Thiago Motta already identified his Juventus cornerstones
Thiago Motta already has in mind the key Juventus players he’ll build his team upon when he expectedly takes the reins at Continassa. This evening, the 41-year-old will be in the Bologna dugout when the club hosts Juventus at the Renato Dall’Ara. However, the Italo-Brazilian could find himself on the opposite bench the next time the two clubs cross paths. …
Read More »Barcelona forward’s continuity at club next season depends on two factors – report
With the season almost at its end, FC Barcelona are working out plans for the summer transfer window so as to build a strong squad that can topple arch-rivals Real Madrid. At the same time, there are likely to be some exits from the club, one of which could be on-loan forward Joao Felix. The Portuguese international’s loan deal at …
Read More »Season returns and schedule release dates
With the 2023/24 Premier League campaign officially in the past, it is not too early to start looking forward to next season’s key dates. The 2024/25 Premier League campaign will follow a busy summer of soccer. Both the European Championship and Copa America mean the top talents from the Premier League are in action. Additionally, the Olympics in Paris add …
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