Journalist Guillem Balague has said that young midfielder Gavi would make a fantastic captain for Barcelona. Upon being asked who he thinks would be a good captain for Barcelona, he said, “They have one but he’s injured, Gavi,” as quoted by FCB World. Balague shared an interesting story about a conversation he had with Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. During their …
Read More »What do Juventus intend to do with Enzo Barrenechea?
Enzo Barrenechea, one of Juventus’ youngsters currently out on loan, has performed well during his spell at Frosinone. The Argentine midfielder has been an important player for Frosinone, and if they retain their top-flight status, they may seek to extend his loan for another season. However, in the meantime, Barrenechea will return to Juventus. With Juventus having several midfielders in …
Read More »William Hill set to put its money on SPFL title sponsorship
May 10 – The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) is near to closing a new title sponsorship with bookmakers William Hill once online car retailer cinch’s contract runs out at the end of this season. The new deal would mark a return of William Hill to major Scottish football sponsorship. In June 2020 William Hill ended its title sponsorship of the Scottish Cup …
Read More »AFC draws play-off round for final group stage slots and a shot at Asian Cup 2027 qualification
May 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has matched up the six teams competing in the Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Playoffs, seeking to earn one of the final three slots in the third round of qualifying. Sri Lanka were drawn to play Cambodia, Timor-Leste will host Mongolia while tournament newcomers Brunei Darussalam will meet Macau. Matches will …
Read More »Barcelona discover another starlet echoing Gavi’s brilliance, player awaits promotion
Barcelona may have found a player capable of replicating Gavi’s brilliance within their academy, with Barça Atletic’s Unai Hernandez knocking on the first team doors. Hernandez has frequently been called up to join the first team, although he has not made his debut in a game just yet. Nonetheless, coach Xavi and the coaching staff continue to keep a close …
Read More »Concacaf sets dates and June draw for 2024 Caribbean and Central America cups
May 10 – Concacaf has set the 2024 dates for its two regional cup competitions, the Caribbean Cup and the Central America Cup. Both competitions are entering their second editions with the Caribbean Cup qualifying three clubs to the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, and the Central America Cup qualifying six. The draw for both competitions will be held June 6. The …
Read More »Barcelona identity €25m-rated Brazilian as alternative for priority winger targets
FC Barcelona want to strengthen their squad with a winger to play on the left wing in the summer transfer window. The idea is to bring in a player who can either open up the pitch and attack the byline or, starting from that area, cut inside looking for the opposition’s goal. The decision on the final profile will also …
Read More »Spurs’ Son tops ‘defensive attacker’ world ranking
May 10 – Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung Min is the top defensive attacker in world football according to a ranking by the CIES Football Observatory, using data from its partners Wyscout and SkillCorner. The study ranks attackers from 30 leagues around the world according to the amount of defensive work performed, measured using an index taking into account the …
Read More »Frosinone vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups: Likely XIs
The upcoming Serie A clash between Frosinone and Inter Milan on May 10, 2024, promises an exciting showdown as both teams seek critical points for their respective goals in the league. Frosinone aims to secure survival, while Inter Milan seeks to maintain their dominance. Here’s a detailed look at the predicted lineups for both teams. Frosinone Predicted Lineup Frosinone has …
Read More »Pundit critical over Xavi Hernandez: ‘His only style is coming with excuses at press conferences’
Journalist Oscar Pereiro has criticized Barcelona manager Xavi, saying that all he does is give excuses in the press conference. “XAVI’s only style is EXCUSES at a press conference,” said Pereiro on El Chiringuito TV. Xavi will remain as the coach of Barcelona with the backing of the club’s management. He is known as one of the most divisive coaches, …
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