The NUFC Blogcast is back for another week, as me and Ed looks back at Saturday’s battering of Burnley, debate the race for Europe and preview this weekend’s clash with Brighton (Listen here or press play the play button below) We start by reviewing what turned out to be a superb Saturday for Newcastle United, giving our thoughts on the win, performance …
Read More »Japan win U23 Asian Cup against Uzbekistan with added time goal and a penalty save
May 4 – Japan won their second U23 Asian Cup title with a goal in the 91st minute against Uzbekistan at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. It was a dramatic finish to the tournament with substitute Fuki Yamada, brought on 18 minutes from the end, scoring in the 91st minute but Japan needed a penalty save from …
Read More »Klay Thompson and the Orlando Magic have a ‘mutual interest’
The Golden State Warriors had decisions to make ahead of the 2023-24 season. Did they want to keep their big three together or was it time to finally split them up? Eventually, Draymond Green ended up singing a four-year, $100 million extension with Golden State. During the 2023-24 regular season, the team failed to reach a long-term extension with Klay …
Read More »Barcelona already working on the renewal of 20-year-old La Masia jewel
Barcelona are gearing up for a busy summer ahead and the club’s key mantra will be: “Out with the old, in with the new”. Keeping that in mind, one of Barcelona’s priorities will be to secure the future of youth players who are ready to make an impact at the highest level of football. To that end, Barcelona are already …
Read More »Barcelona on-loan youngster amassing interest as club debate €3 million permanent signing
Barcelona’s reserve team, Barça Atletic, is enjoying a solid campaign. Following a recent 2-1 win over Tarazona, the team led by coach Rafa Marquez has secured a playoff spot with three games left to play. And one of the standout players from the team is Pau Victor, who has been a regular source of goals during the season. Nonetheless, the …
Read More »Barcelona captain waiting for formal contract offer from club, renewal in sight
With the transfer window drawing near, Barcelona will have to make important choices on player sales, contract extensions, and squad restructuring. President Joan Laporta is reportedly keen on following through on his promise of revamping the squad as the team is going through a challenging phase. Moreover, the fact that Barcelona are embroiled in a financial crisis has cast doubt …
Read More »Bremer registers unique stat in Top Five European Leagues – (Photo)
Juventus star Gleison Bremer has scored more headers in Europe’s Top Five leagues since the 2019/20 campaign than any other defender. The 26-year-old was once again on target yesterday when he rose above his marker to score the equalizer that earned the Bianconeri an away point against Roma. According to Opta Paolo’s X account, the Brazilian has raised his tally …
Read More »Emma Hayes makes U-turn on Chelsea title hopes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes made previous comments that conceded the Women’s Super League title to Manchester City. At the time, Chelsea sat six points behind Manchester City with three matches remaining. City only had two, but the league title was in the Sky Blues’ hands. “I have amazing memories of this football club and we won a lot of things …
Read More »Barcelona set to face Bayer Leverkusen competition in race for midfield target
As we near the end of the 2023/24 campaign, two Catalan clubs – Barcelona and Girona – are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. While Barcelona are aiming to reinforce the squad with new players, Girona will have an uphill task of keeping hold of their star performers. Aleix Garcia, in particular, is one of the rising stars at …
Read More »How close is Messi to breaking the MLS goal-scoring record?
Even though the 2024 MLS season is roughly one-third of the way through, Lionel Messi is garnering discussion about breaking the MLS goal-scoring record. Lionel Messi’s goal against the New York Red Bulls brought his total up to 10 on the season. Ironically, he is joined at the top of that chart by teammate Luis Suarez, who secured a hat …
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