West Ham is set to sign Julen Lopetegui as its next head coach. Veteran Scottish manager David Moyes has been at the helm of the Hammers ever since late 2019. His arrival at the time was his second stint with the club after he previously took over during the 2017/18 season. Moyes was previously under fire last season as the …
Read More »MLS losing appeal? Star to return to Barcelona for shocking price
An era came to a close in 2022 when Riqui Puig departed Barcelona. Puig brought his infectious spirit to Major League Soccer and the warm beaches of Los Angeles with him when he signed with the Galaxy. In 2023, the Los Angeles Galaxy had a terrible season. Everyone was watching as the most legendary team in MLS reached rock bottom. …
Read More »Vitesse to go bankrupt? Ex-Chelsea players donate to save club
Following an 18-point penalty and relegation, Dutch club Vitesse has been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy. This has only forced supporters to pitch in for survival. This season was the first time in 35 years that Vitesse had been demoted from the top division. The Dutch Football Association docked them 18 points for willful and repeated violations of their …
Read More »How Arsenal tried to recruit Messi, Fabregas, and Gerard Pique
The legendary Gerard Pique was driven to continue playing in his later years only by his devotion to Barcelona. Suddenly retiring in November of last season, the 37-year-old contributed significantly to the club’s financial situation. He passed on a large portion of his remaining contract salary. After leaving the academy as a youngster to play for Manchester United, the center …
Read More »How many points do Miami need to qualify for MLS Playoffs?
Could Inter Miami do anything this year that they failed to achieve last? Making the playoffs is the first and foremost objective for every Major League Soccer team before the season begins. Looking at it objectively, it isn’t very challenging. After all, more than half of the league makes it to the next phase. And then there are the ancillary …
Read More »How to watch EFL Championship final day on May 4, 2024
The final day of the English Championship could go down as one of the more memorable in recent history. Only one more team can secure automatic promotion to the Premier League after Leicester secured a top-two finish midweek. So, it comes down to either Ipswich Town or Leeds United to get promoted to the Premier League. As things stand entering …
Read More »Burnley (A): Pre-match thoughts, team news, possible line-ups & prediction
After the disappointment of Palace was briefly looking like it would be repeated against Sheffield United, Eddie Howe’s Mags managed to turn the last game round with a statement 5-1 win. That statement seemed to say ‘We are the form team and we are leading the race for a European spot.’ Certainly among the teams battling to grip a hold …
Read More »Morata return to Juventus plausibe if two strikers make way
Juventus and Alvaro Morata might be able to reunite in the summer if the club manages to trim down their attacking department. The 31-year-old had two separate spells at Continassa and remains a popular figure among the club supporters. He initially joined the Bianconeri as a young striker in 2014 but Real Madrid exercised their buy-back option two years later. …
Read More »Pedri, Cubarsi start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona should line up against Girona
Barcelona stopped the bleeding after back-to-back defeats to PSG and Real Madrid with a win over Valencia last weekend. The Catalans are now virtually out of contention for any silverware this season, for the blow in El Clasico simply shattered any hopes of a comeback. Xavi’s side now turn their eyes to the best-available consolation prize – the second place …
Read More »Juventus and Roma battling for Spinazzola & two promising youngsters
Juventus are reportedly set their sights on Roma wingback Leonardo Spinazzola as well as two promising youngsters. The two clubs will lock horns at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening, but a few skirmishes could also ensue on the market. According to Tuttosport journalist Nicolo Schira, Juventus are contemplating a move for their former wingback Leonardo Spinazzola. The 31-year-old is …
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