[ad_1] Despite all of Barcelona’s efforts, it now appears that they will miss out on the signing of Nico Williams, who seems set to continue at Athletic Club for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old winger has been the absolute priority target for Barcelona this summer and for a long time, it appeared like they would get their man. However, the …
Read More »Watch: Xavi returns to Barcelona to attend Sergi Roberto’s farewell ceremony
[ad_1] A little over two months after he was sacked, Xavi Hernandez is back at FC Barcelona as he is present at the farewell ceremony of his former teammate and ward, Sergi Roberto. Xavi was relieved of his duties as the first-team manager by the Catalans at the end of the 2023/24 season which ended without any trophy. The former …
Read More »As Man City begin chase of EPL five-peat, hearing on alleged FFP rule breaches brought forward
[ad_1] August 13 – The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged rule breaches has been brought forward from November and could start as early as next month – with a possible verdict by the New Year. A report in The Times newspaper states that while it had been expected that the independent commission looking into the case wouldn’t sit until November, …
Read More »Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny could contemplate retirement this summer
[ad_1] Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is struggling to find a new enticing destination. So could he decide to call it a day sooner rather than later? The 34-year-old has been one of the club’s most reliable servants since his arrival in 2017. He became a regular starter in 2018 following Gianluigi Buffon’s first departure. But while the iconic Italian custodian …
Read More »Barcelona reject €28 million offer from Everton for teenage forward
[ad_1] Just a while ago, we reported that Vitor Roque was closing in on an exit from FC Barcelona, with two Premier League clubs – Everton and Bournemouth, stepping up efforts to sign him. Now, there appears to be a big development on that front, with Everton acting on their reported interest in the Brazilian teenager. Everton’s opening offer turned …
Read More »Newcastle identify winger to replace Miguel Almiron as club fail with opening bid
[ad_1] According to Mark Douglas at the i, Newcastle United are expected to make a move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke if Miguel Almiron is sold in the final few weeks of the summer window. He reports that Chelsea could be tempted to sell the 22-year-old following their big-money move for Pedro Neto – who could impact Madueke’s minutes – …
Read More »France’s Ligue 2 fan groups plan protests against LFP and beIN Sports scheduling
[ad_1] August 13 – France’s Ligue 2 opens its 2024/25 season on Friday but with a growing fan protest over broadcast scheduling will likely do so in front of empty stadia. Club supporters groups have combined to protest against the LFP’s scheduling decision, taken at the request of French broadcaster beIN Sports, to schedule eight of the nine Ligue 2 …
Read More »Jubilant Hayes pays tribute to ‘opportunities’ of US
[ad_1] August 12 – US women’s coach Emma Hayes says she is “having a blast” in charge of the side after guiding them to a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal two months after taking the job. The former Chelsea boss succeeded Vlatko Andonovski in May after their worst-ever World Cup performance last year – a round of 16 exit – …
Read More »Cardiff City sign two-year shirt sponsorship with QuinnBet
[ad_1] August 13 – Championship side Cardiff City have signed a two-year deal with QuinnBet which will see the Casino Operator sponsor the back of the Bluebirds’ First Team playing shirts starting this season. Speaking on the deal, Huw Warren, Head of Commercial at Cardiff City FC, said: “I am very pleased to welcome QuinnBet into the Cardiff City family …
Read More »Vinícius turns down €1bn Saudi offer to stay at Real Madrid
[ad_1] August 13 – Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior has rejected the chance to leave the club and move to Saudi Arabia on a contract which would have been worth almost €1 billion over five years, according to Spanish reports. The striker, who has constantly been the butt of racism in Spain, nevertheless turned down the eye-watering offer from …
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