[ad_1] Juventus and Napoli could still complete a swap deal before this transfer window closes. The Bianconeri are looking to improve their squad as much as possible, including offloading unwanted players. Federico Chiesa has been a key player for them for several seasons, but the attacker is no longer considered untouchable. The new Juventus manager, Thiago Motta, wants to build …
Read More »Europa and Europa Conference League qualifiers headline an action-packed day
[ad_1] The race to qualify for the Europa League and Europa Conference League is well and truly underway and we have put together some very strong tips ahead of the 47 second-leg matches being played today. Some big hitters will be in action, including Ajax, AEK Athens, Molde and Gent as they bid for a spot in the European group …
Read More »Canada beat Colombia and head into knockout rounds despite 6 point deduction
[ad_1] August 1 – On the day that Canada’s appeal against a six-point deduction for spying was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Olympic champions rallied to edge past Colombia 1-0 and clinch a ticket to the last eight. In a show of resilience and togetherness, central defender Vanessa Gilles came to the rescue again for …
Read More »Barcelona will accept €30m for misfiring youngster who is now behind new signing in pecking order
[ad_1] Vitor Roque’s road to redemption appears to have hit a snag this summer, as the forward has been unable to impress the coaching staff with his performances in training. In many ways, Barcelona’s pre-season friendly against Manchester City in the United States was an eye-opener for coach Hansi Flick, as Roque emerged as one of the worst-performing attackers. Roque …
Read More »Man City hit with £2m fine for delaying kickoffs and restarts
[ad_1] August 1 – English champions Manchester City have been fined more than £2 million by the Premier League for no fewer than 22 instances of delaying kick-offs or restarting matches. City have accepted the sanction which relates to rule infringements over the last two seasons. The Abu Dhabi-owned club delayed restarts eight times in the 2022-23 season and were …
Read More »Barcelona in line to receive around €5 million windfall from Gavi’s injury
[ad_1] Gavi is one of many Barcelona first-team players nursing an injury heading into the new season. The young midfielder suffered a serious knee ligament injury while on international duty last November and has been out of action ever since. According to FIFA’s player protection program, clubs are entitled to compensation for injuries sustained by their players while on international …
Read More »When Aguerooooooo changed the landscape of English football
[ad_1] The 2011-12 English Premier League title was won by Manchester City in one of the most dramatic league seasons of football ever played anywhere in the world. 2-1 down going into the closing stages and needing to win, goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero, the latter in the third minute of injury time, secured a triumph City had …
Read More »Mbappé buys controlling stage in Ligue 2 Caen
[ad_1] August 1 – France and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé has become a club owner, completing a takeover of French Ligue 2 side Caen. Mbappé has bought 80% of the club through his investment fund Coalition Capital for €15 million. Coalition Capital bought their shares from US investment fund Oaktree. Oaktree had invested in Caen in 2020 bringing in …
Read More »Just in: Barcelona send new €55m + €7m offer for Dani Olmo, six-year contract agreed
[ad_1] In a huge development, Fabrizio Romano reports that Dani Olmo has agreed a six-year contract with FC Barcelona that will run until the summer of 2030. Now the Catalans need to reach an agreement with the 26-year-old’s club, RB Leipzig, over a transfer fee, having seen both their initial bids get knocked back by the Bundesliga giants. Latest offer …
Read More »Transfer Drama: Barcelona’s improved offer for top target set to be rejected
[ad_1] Toni Juanmarti from SPORT has revealed that RB Leipzig will turn down Barcelona’s second offer for Dani Olmo. According to the report, the Bundesliga team is still not satisfied with Barcelona’s proposal of nearly €50 million in fixed fees plus about €15 million in add-ons. Interestingly, despite this setback, sources from the Catalan club remain hopeful that significant progress …
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