April 29 – Arsenal edged past Spurs despite a late scare to keep their title hopes alive entering the final three match days of the Premier League season. The Gunners were cruising with a 3-0 lead at half time that looked to have taken the sting out of the tie, but which ended 3-2 after Arsenal thwarted the home team’s …
Read More »Liverpool expand in South Korea with Over the Pitch retail partnership
April 29 – Premier League Liverpool have signed their first-ever retail partnership in South Korea as the club looks to expand its global profile. LFC and Korean clothing shop Over the Pitch will collaborate on product development and market expansion. The launch will initially involve two new shop-in-shops located in Hongdae (Seoul) and Suwon selling Official LFC Merchandise, with a …
Read More »Barcelona youngster in line to start against Valencia as captain rests
Barcelona’s hopes for a title this season came crashing down with back-to-back defeats to PSG and Real Madrid last week. Returning home for the first time after the successive blows, the Catalans take on Valencia later today at Estadi Olimpic de Lluis Companys hoping to get back to winning ways. With the team virtually out of contention for all titles, …
Read More »Juventus facing competition for Thiago Motta as Milan remain in the fray
Juventus are keen to appoint Thiago Motta as their next manager but Milan could still attempt to sabotage their plans. The Bianconeri and the Rossoneri clashed heads on Saturday in a disappointing affair, with neither club producing a goal. This result piled more pressure on the two clubs’ managements who are increasingly urged to wield the axe on Max Allegri …
Read More »Zambian FA forced to cancel AGM by High Court ruling despite FIFA warnings
April 29 – The Football Association of Zambia suspended their annual general assembly (AGM) on Saturday following a court order, despite FIFA warning of the danger of possible sanctions because of third-party interference. FAZ finds itself in turmoil after FAZ chairman Andrew Kamanga was arrested and briefly held by police before being charged with money laundering early this year at …
Read More »Jesse Marsch emerges as top prospect for South Korea vacancy
Jesse Marsch has a new link to a head coaching position, and it is with the South Korea national team. The Asian nation relieved head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of his duties after falling in the Asian Cup semifinals to Jordan. Marsch has been out of a job since Leeds sacked the American on Feb. 6, 2023. However, he has been …
Read More »Newcastle set for triple boost ahead of Burnley, Brighton, Man Utd and Brentford games
Some positive news on the injury front has emerged ahead of Newcastle’s remaining four games of the 2023/24 season. After confirming that Kieran Trippier has flown to Dubai to work with physios and a fitness coach, Craig Hope’s latest piece for The Mail reveals that our vice captain will be back in training next week and in the squad to …
Read More »Barcelona considering contract termination for 28-year-old centre-back – report
As Barcelona look to gear up for a major squad overhaul in the coming summer, one of the club’s main objectives will be to get rid of unwanted stars in an effort to free up space in the wage bill. Clement Lenglet is among these unwanted stars ready to be offloaded by Barcelona in the coming summer, once the defender …
Read More »Juventus looking to switch to 4-3-3 – Mason Greenwood the ideal profile
Juventus have reportedly identified Mason Greenwood as the right profile to help the team transition to a 4-3-3 formation next season. The Bianconeri are looking to ring the changes in the summer. This should include the arrival of a new manager with a more proactive approach which would see the club stray away from Max Allegri’s rigid 3-5-2 system. Bologna …
Read More »Barcelona eye former La Masia superstar for summer, player ‘crazy’ to return
According to reports from the reliable Jose Alvarez, the Blaugranas are considering a return on loan for the former La Masia star Xavi Simons. In fact, the club board are already working on a formula to make the transfer happen. The Dutch phenom was highly rated in the club’s academy and was seen as one who was destined to make …
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