[ad_1] Juventus, one of Italy’s most storied football clubs, continues to nurture and develop young talent, ensuring a bright future for both the club and Italian football. The 2023/24 season has been particularly notable for the emergence of several youngsters who have made their mark on the first team. These rising stars are not only the future of Juventus but …
Read More »Revolving door at KBVB sees Vandendriessche and new CEO sought
[ad_1] August 29 – After growing discontent, the Belgian FA (KBVB) and their CEO Piet Vandendriessche have parted ways, the governing body confirmed on Wednesday. In a brief statement, the KBVB wrote: “The board of directors will search for a new CEO, and in the meantime, in cooperation with the management committee, will ensure the proper functioning of the organization. …
Read More »Barcelona midfield superstar rules out surgery, expected to return in two weeks
[ad_1] There has been a lot of concern surrounding the fitness situation of FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Netherlands international suffered an ankle injury in April during a game against Real Madrid and was expected to be back in only a few weeks. But more than four months out, De Jong is still not back in action and …
Read More »Liverpool snap up Chiesa at bargain price
[ad_1] Liverpool have completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus with the Italy international signing a long-term deal at Anfield. The 26-year-old has won 51 caps for the Azzurri but was not part of new Juve boss Thiago Motta’s plans for this season and was allowed to leave Turin for a fee reported to be in the region of …
Read More »Aussie FA keeps domestic broadcast sales rights for AFC national competitions
[ad_1] August 29 – Football Australia have renewed their deal with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to sell broadcast rights in their own territory for all the AFC’s national team competitions from 2025 to 2028. The renewal covers Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the U23 Asian Cup 2026 and 2028, and the Women’s Asian Cup which Australia …
Read More »Venezuela’s Copa America – Built on Faith but Broken by Misfortune
[ad_1] Every four years, football writers from around the world will be whimsically redeployed from their usual stations and assigned to the Copa America, CONMEBOL’s continental competition in which Argentina and Uruguay reign supreme. Mandatory column inches are filled with empty statements and verbose nothingness, playing on global stereotypes and hinged on whatever relevance can be mustered to European audiences. …
Read More »Belgium’s Santfiet returns to Africa to take Mali coaching lead
[ad_1] August 29 – Globetrotting Belgian manager Tom Santfiet has departed the Philippines to become to new coach of West African side Mali. The Mali FA (Femafoot) announced the appointment on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram. On Facebook, Saintfiet (pictured centre) wrote: “With pain in my heart I announce my departure as National Team Coach of the Philippines. …
Read More »Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade, Lille and Slovan Bratislava qualify for UCL’s brave new world
[ad_1] August 29 – Historic rivals Dinamo Zagreb and Red Star Belgrade won their Champions League qualifying playoffs on Wednesday and can now potentially be drawn to meet for the first time in 33 years. Dinamo and Red Star last played each other in May 1991 in the Yugoslavian league that started to break up after that season as ethnic …
Read More »Newcastle star lands first England call-up as new boss selects three Mags – Official squad
[ad_1] Newcastle United trio Tino Livramento, Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon have all been called up to Lee Carsley’s first England squad. For Tino, it’s the very first time he’s been selected for the senior squad after previously representing the Three Lions at U21 level. A great moment for him and a call-up that comes on the day fellow right-back …
Read More »Barcelona learn what they need to do to sign 28-year-old target after Deco communication
[ad_1] As has already been established in the past few days, FC Barcelona are going after the signing of Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Jonathan Tah before the transfer window closes. The 28-year-old has entered the final year of his contract with the Bundesliga champions and has shown no indications of wanting to renew. In fact, Tah’s agent, Pini Zahavi …
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