Barcelona will part ways with Xavi at the end of the season after the Spaniard announced his decision to leave as coach of the Catalan giants late in January after the loss to Villarreal at home. While the Barça board want him to stay, there is little to no chance of him changing his decision now that they have been …
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With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer and Apple have created a streaming service ahead of its time. No other soccer league worldwide has a deal that’s as revolutionary. The 10-year partnership, unheard of in soccer circles, ensures anyone can sign up and pay to watch games on a single platform. No blackouts. No headaches. Hundreds of soccer games every …
Read More »777 Partners under pressure at Vasco da Gama after club demands financial guarantees
April 17 – Vasco da Gama president Pedrinho has demanded assurance from 777 Partners that they can comply with their financial obligations to the club, taking the American owners by surprise. In a statement, Vasco da Gama said that they were “concerned about the news that reveals an evident economic fragility of 777, with the delay in the last contribution …
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Juventus is enduring a tough spell this season, and the anticipated solution is for them to sign some new players in the summer. Some supporters have blamed Max Allegri for their poor form, and the manager indeed faces his share of challenges. However, it’s difficult to envision any manager succeeding at the Allianz Stadium with the same group of players. …
Read More »Sancho willing to return to United should Ten Hag be fired
Jadon Sancho is reportedly open to a Manchester United return next season. The England international is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund after a previous dust-up with Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag. The public spat between the two occurred way back in August. The winger then failed to play a senior match until his move to Germany in January. …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Alfie Harrison – Why I joined Newcastle, Eddie Howe influence and training with Man City stars
Newcastle United made no senior signings during the January transfer window, but a mid-season move for Alfie Harrison was quite the coup. The 18-year-old was one of the standout players in Man City’s academy, bagging nine goals and four assists in his opening nine games of the U18 Premier League season. Not only that, he was handed a chance to …
Read More »Xavi’s departure from Barcelona as good as done after PSG exit
Xavi’s dream of winning the UEFA Champions League trophy in his farewell season managing Barcelona was shattered last night as the team suffered a devastating 1-4 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Interestingly, the outcome holds significant weight for Xavi’s future at Barcelona. With La Liga seemingly slipping out of reach and earlier losses in the Copa del Rey and the Spanish …
Read More »On a red hot night of UCL action PSG dump Barca as Dortmund turn glory into misery for Atleti
April 17 – It was an uncharacteristically poor night of European club football for Spanish teams on Tuesday as the Champions League qualified its first two semi-finalists, with PSG and Borussia Dortmund both overcoming first leg deficits to go through on a thrilling evening of European football. Raphinha’s early goal made FC Barcelona look set for an early ticket to …
Read More »Marquez may replace Xavi at Barcelona earlier than expected
Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Xavi as the club’s head coach. Marquez only began coaching in 2020 and is currently the manager of Barcelona’s B team. The two former players were teammates at the Catalan club for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Barcelona collected a series of trophies during this timeframe, …
Read More »Barcelona president a strong supporter of former defender replacing Xavi as manager
Barcelona’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last night may impact the club in ways more than one. While the elimination has already had economic ramifications, including missing out on the FIFA Club World Cup, the result may also ensure Xavi Hernandez’s departure at the end of the season. The Spaniard had already announced his desire earlier in the year, but it …
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