On Monday, Premier League clubs agreed in principle to introduce a spending cap ahead of the 2025/26 season to replace current profitability and sustainability rules. Also known as anchoring, this policy ensures clubs can only spend specific amounts on transfers, wages, and agents’ fees. The hypothetical rule would mean clubs can only spend the equivalent of the bottom club’s TV …
Read More »Reynolds and McElhenney purchase stake in Liga MX side Necaxa
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, noteworthy in soccer for their ownership of Wrexham AFC, have added Necaxa to their portfolios. Through their company RR McReynolds, the two North American actors joined an ownership group that features several other noteworthy stars. For example, Eva Longoria is part of Necaxa’s current ownership group. According to reports, the actress played a role in …
Read More »Juventus, Inter & Milan duo on alert as Varane heads towards free agency
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane could be available on a free transfer this summer, with Juventus, Inter and Milan keeping close tabs on the situation. The Frenchman rose to fame during his ten-year stint at Real Madrid. He plied his trade at the Santiago Bernabeu, winning a host of trophies in the process before moving to Old Trafford in 2021. …
Read More »Garth Crooks on Newcastle – Nails it before making bizarre Alexander Isak claim
In his latest piece for the BBC, Garth Crooks has named Dan Burn and Alexander Isak in his Premier League Team of the Week. He’s bang on in his praise for Burn – our unsung hero from Saturday’s 5-1 win – as he rightly recalls his two goal-saving blocks that kept us level heading into the break. However, his comments …
Read More »Official: Barcelona announce starting lineup against Valencia
Coming off a disheartening 3-2 loss against Real Madrid in the league from last weekend, Barcelona’s goal now is to leapfrog Girona in La Liga once again and cement the runners up spot for next season so they can play in the Spanish Super Cup. The first hurdle in their way is to dodge Valencia tonight at the Olympic Montjuic …
Read More »Barcelona very serious about signing Xavi-favourite Premier League midfielder
Barcelona have a huge task on their hands ahead of the summer transfer window as they try to sort out their finances and go into the market looking for reinforcements for their squad in an attempt to compete at the highest level in Europe. The Catalans are looking for a pivot, as a priority, and are also targeting other positions …
Read More »Bayern fail to advance in Barcelona midfielder operation as Xavi considers him ‘key’
Frenkie de Jong is bracing himself for an uncertain summer ahead, as Barcelona desperately looks to trim the squad in order to balance the books. De Jong has emerged as one of the Barcelona stars who might leave Camp Nou, as part of the club’s plans to bring in fresh revenue. The recent uncertainty over de Jong’s future has put …
Read More »Barcelona’s dilemma over five players for the full-back position
Backed into a corner due to monetary constraints, Barcelona will be obligated to offload players from their ranks to restore financial equilibrium. Apart from a select group deemed untouchable, many players could be on the chopping block this summer. And the most vulnerable areas are those with excess competition, where Barça could freely trim the roster without facing many repercussions, …
Read More »Atletico Madrid exploring a formula with Barcelona over Joao Felix
As Barcelona approaches the summer transfer window, an air of intrigue accompanies them. With rumors swirling about potential signings and high-profile departures, it is expected to be a dramatic transfer window for the Catalan giants. And one of the players who is sure to be at the forefront of the headlines in the upcoming weeks is Joao Felix. The Portuguese’s …
Read More »Inter sporting director swipes jab at Juventus: “We can never say we want Top Four finish”
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio aimed a dig at Juventus for downplaying their title ambitions from the start of the season. This term, the Nerazzurri boasted the strongest squad based on all accounts, and set the Scudetto as their main objective from the get-go. Simone Inzaghi’s men eventually succeeded. They reached the finish line last Monday with a win over …
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