Roberto De Zerbi is one of the managers being linked with the Juventus bench as a potential replacement for Max Allegri. The pressure on Allegri has been mounting as his team fails to meet expectations at the Allianz Stadium in the league. Although they still have a chance to win their domestic cup, Allegri cannot claim to have improved the …
Read More »Gianluca Busio delivers winner as Venezia stays in promotion fight
Last week Tanner Tessmann helped Venezia earn a crucial three points in Serie B play and today marked Gianluca Busio’s time to shine. Busio delivered the winning goal for Venezia in a 2-1 road victory over Lecco, keeping them in the promotion fight. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder logged 90 minutes alongside Tessmann as Venezia stayed three points back …
Read More »El Clasico not expected to host large number of Barcelona fans
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is unparalleled among soccer’s most storied rivals. The two teams have jointly dominated Spanish soccer from pre-LaLiga times. As a domestic powerhouse, Barcelona have 75 titles to Real Madrid‘s 68, giving them the upper hand. On Sunday, they will meet once again. When Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 away in the first leg …
Read More »“No excuses, no alibi.” Vlahovic sends a message to Juventus fans
Dusan Vlahovic has sent a message to Juventus’ supporters following their 2-2 draw against Cagliari yesterday. The striker, who has become one of the most important players at the Allianz Stadium, has consistently delivered top performances this season. Despite Cagliari being seen as inferior to Juventus on paper, on the pitch, both clubs could not be separated, much to the …
Read More »Endrick’s peculiar relationship ‘contract’ with girlfriend
Interest in the off-pitch activities of footballers is nothing new, and Endrick’s relationship contract with his girlfriend has caught the attention of fans. A new sensation from Brazil made his debut last month under the iconic Wembley arch. Endrick became the latest member of an exclusive club of Brazilian superstars—including Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Neymar—to score an international goal while …
Read More »Heidenheim fans target Leipzig supporters with acid before match
Pregame preparations were disrupted ahead of a Bundesliga fixture between Heidenheim and RB Leipzig on Saturday. Home Heidenheim fans apparently placed butyric acid in the away section of their own stadium. Around 1,5000 Leipzig supporters made the 215-mile trip to southern Germany for the matchup. As fans entered the arena and filled their designated area, Leipzig fans began reporting the …
Read More »Dutch giants relegated for ties to ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich
After an inquiry revealed financial ties with Roman Abramovich, Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem were fined 18 points and relegated from the Eredivisie. The Dutch Football Association (KNFB) have fined Vitesse for chronically not complying with license criteria. This is a record deduction from the KNFB; as a result, Vitesse are now at the bottom of the Eredivisie with -1 point. …
Read More »Ajax now look at Xavi amid Potter talk
Ajax are reportedly in the running to hire Xavi Hernandez, who is leaving his position as head coach of Barcelona, immediately. In October 2023, the Eredivisie team fired Maurice Steijn and are currently seeking a new permanent manager. John van’t Schip, the club’s temporary head coach, has since made many fruitless efforts to improve the team’s performance. This is the …
Read More »Cameron Carter-Vickers, Celtic advance to Scottish Cup Final
American defender Cameron Carter-Vickers will be playing for yet another trophy in Scotland this May. Carter-Vickers and Celtic advanced to May 25th’s Scottish Cup Final after defeating Aberdeen 6-5 on penalty kicks after the sides played out a 3-3 scoreline through 120 minutes. The U.S. men’s national team centerback went the distance in Brendan Rodgers’ backline. Aberdeen struck first through …
Read More »Commentator says Ranieri is a more offensive coach than Allegri
Claudio Ranieri is not often regarded as an attacking-minded manager when compared to others in that category, but he seems to have a better approach to setting up his team for offensive play compared to Allegri. This comparison was evident as both managers faced off yesterday, with Juventus rallying to salvage a 2-2 draw against Cagliari. The match showcased two …
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