Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he has not spoken to the club’s owners in months. Todd Boehly and company initially brought the highly-rated coach into the team in the summer. The Argentine was only given a two-year contract with the West London side. Chelsea, however, can add one more year to the deal if they choose. Nevertheless, Pochettino …
Read More »Premier League manager unsure about Barcelona loanee’s continuity – ‘Have to see’
Barcelona are at that stage of the season where they must begin making conscious decisions about their players on loan. The club’s loanees have enjoyed success to varying degrees across the globe, with some like Eric Garcia and Julian Araujo impressing and improving their market value. Others, however, like Ansu Fati, have not lived up to their hype and generate …
Read More »Inter Miami spell propels Higuain to try hand at new sport
Gonzalo Higuain walked at Inter Miami, so Lionel Messi could run. Like Messi is to David Beckham’s team today, Higuain was meant to be a game-changer. For a long time, many saw Major League Soccer in the US as a place where retired greats could relax and enjoy their last years of professional soccer. That seems to have been the …
Read More »Barcelona targeting move for €70 million-rated Liverpool gunman to reinforce attack
Barcelona will be hoping to reinforce their team one of the last times this summer as they look to complete their squad rebuild that has been in the works for a fair few years. There are a lot of areas of concern for Xavi, who has decided to continue as the coach next season, with the holding midfield position understandably …
Read More »European ban looms over La Liga clubs due to RFRF president
The Spanish soccer scene has been rocking recently. Following Barcelona’s “phantom goal” at the Bernabeu, there is a continued and boisterous discussion on the use of goal-line technology. In the meantime, La Liga president Javier Tebas has mentioned the possibility of holding games in the US. Then as it turns out, Xavi reconsidered his plans and will remain with the …
Read More »Sheffield Utd (H): Pre-match thoughts, team news, possible line-ups & prediction
Howe also discussed the battle for European football, saying: “There’s a host of teams that will be frustrated because we’ve all been inconsistent. We’re all searching for a formula and momentum lift into the last few games. We have tough games to play but we’re looking forward to the last five.” Team news Tino Livramento is due to train on …
Read More »Indy Eleven’s future questionable as city pursues MLS franchise
Without the Indy Eleven, Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise. The news casts doubt on the city’s second professional soccer club’s long-term viability. The city is taking a huge risk to lure MLS, but an undisclosed investor group supports the idea. The Indianapolis Business Journal says this group would pay the projected $500 million expansion fee. Doing so …
Read More »Pioli reveals what they must do to hurt Juventus this weekend
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli knows that Juventus will be a tough nut to crack when both clubs meet in Serie A this weekend. The Bianconeri are eager to win the game and close the gap between them and Milan in the standings. However, the Milan club is determined to remain second in the standings by the end of the …
Read More »Barcelona veteran forward facing uncertain future at club, no shortage of offers
Barcelona will be desperate to go into the market this summer to bring in players to reinforce the team so they can complete their squad rebuild after struggling for several years since Lionel Messi left the club. However, they will need to sell players first, which is a task that has proven to be extremely tough for Barcelona. While they …
Read More »EPL commentators on NBC: April 27 and 28
Is the Premier League title race over? Based on Manchester City’s form and the slump of Liverpool, it may be. Entering this weekend, it is Arsenal who sits atop the table. However, Manchester City is just one point behind the Gunners. Plus, Pep Guardiola’s side has a game in hand on the north London outfit. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City …
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