As the prospect of a place in the Champions League semi-finals loomed, Barcelona welcomed PSG at the Montjuic Stadium, with excitement pulsating through the stands. The first half undeniably met expectations, as Barça and PSG scored a goal each. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha combined superbly to open the scoring, but the hosts lost momentum after Ronald Araujo clumsily picked up …
Read More »Boost for Juventus as Serie A club identifies replacement for their manager
Juventus has received a boost in their pursuit of Thiago Motta as Bologna begins to prepare for a future without him. Motta has excelled during his tenure at Bologna, attracting interest from top clubs such as Barcelona, Juventus, and Liverpool. While Bologna is eager for him to remain, reports suggest that his stay may hinge on their qualification for the …
Read More »Lionel Messi, Erik Thommy headline Best of MLS for Week 8
By Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel Welcome back to week eight of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. This week CF Montreal finally played their home opener nearly two months into the season, Charlotte FC extended their home unbeaten …
Read More »Journalist uses Pirlo as an example to explain why Allegri’s time is up
Juventus finds itself divided regarding Max Allegri’s future. Some supporters attribute the team’s poor performance to inadequate squad quality, while others believe better results are achievable. As the team’s leader, Allegri bears the responsibility of ensuring a strong performance this season. However, he has thus far fallen short of expectations. Given Juventus’ stature, there is no room for ambiguity: Allegri’s …
Read More »777 Partners get loan extension as Everton takeover in last lap
Everton’s proposed ownership change inches closer to finally being completed thanks to a new development. 777 Partners previously agreed to purchase Farhad Moshiri’s 94% of the Merseyside club way back in September. While deals regarding Premier League teams typically do not drag on for such a long period, this particular situation is quite different from others. Fellow Premier League clubs …
Read More »10 goals, Amanda Staveley tears, epic scenes and the title as Wor Lasses win it in style!
Shout it from the rooftops and all across the streets of Tyneside and beyond. Newcastle United Women are the 2023/24 FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division Champions! The table toppers went into their last home game of the 2023/24 season knowing that a point against second-bottom Huddersfield Town Women would see them take the title and confirm their place …
Read More »Barcelona fans show rage towards Dembele ahead of UCL clash
The second-leg of the Barcelona vs PSG clash is set to kick-off at the Olympic Montjuic Stadium, with the Catalans holding a 2-3 lead from the game at the Parc des Princes. While Raphinha and Xavi’s game-management stole the show in the first-leg, one of the major talking points from the win was Ousmane Dembele’s goal in the second-half. The …
Read More »How Ferguson’s injury could affect Juventus summer plans
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson has suffered a cruciate ligament injury, which could force Juventus to alter some of their summer plans. Unfortunately for the Scotsman, the test results detected a serious injury, possibly ruling him out until 2025. The 24-year-old is an attacking midfielder who has a knack for scoring goals. He recently emerged as a transfer target for the …
Read More »Official: PSG starting XI to face Barcelona announced – three changes
Luis Enrique made some bold calls in his starting lineup during the first-leg of Barcelona vs PSG, not all of which paid off, including starting Marco Asensio as the false 9 and Kang-in Lee in midfield. However, he has made three important changes to his side from the first leg hoping to overcome the 2-3 deficit at the Olympic Montjuic …
Read More »Official: Barcelona announce starting lineup vs PSG
After a week’s worth of wait that felt like an eternity, the second-leg of Barcelona vs PSG is finally ready to kick-off at the Olympic Montjuic Stadium. The Catalans have a 2-3 advantage from the first-leg, and will be hoping to treat their fans to another win today. There is one major change to the starting lineup that won at …
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