[ad_1] There was no change at the top of Ligue 1 in 2007-08 as Alain Perrin’s Lyon side continued their utter dominance of the French championship with their seventh league title in a row, holding off a resurgent Bordeaux side who ultimately finished four points adrift. Lyon, who also won the Coupe de France to mark an impressive double, were …
Read More »Bonucci offers blunt advice to Chiesa: “He needs to take an extra step”
[ad_1] Former Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci offered a straightforward take when asked about his former teammate Federico Chiesa. The two men played side-by-side in Turin between 2020 and 2023. They were also international teammates and won the Euro 2020 together. During their shared years at the club, Bonucci often played the role of a strict senator who tried to pass …
Read More »Kieran Trippier set for exit and three more could follow – The Telegraph
[ad_1] In his latest exclusive for The Telegraph today, Luke Edwards reports that Kieran Trippier looks set to leave Newcastle United this summer. He reveals that player sales have been discussed and it’s looking ‘increasingly certain’ that the 33-year-old is moved on, with the England international receiving interest from a host of Saudi Pro League sides. Trippier is out of …
Read More »Manchester United have one of ‘Europe’s top coaches’ in Erik ten Hag, says Ashworth
[ad_1] Manchester United’s new sporting director Dan Ashworth has set out his vision for the club and thrown his support behind Erik ten Hag, describing him as “one of Europe’s top coaches”. Ashworth finally started work at Old Trafford on July 1 having been placed on extended gardening leave by Newcastle United while a compensation deal was thrashed out. The …
Read More »10 Most Valuable 17-Year-Olds In Soccer History
[ad_1] Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal is undoubtedly the most exciting 17-year-old in the world right now. After enjoying a breakout campaign with his boyhood club in the 2023-24 season, Yamal helped La Roja to the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024), emerging as the Best Young Player of the Tournament. Many believe Yamal has the potential to be as …
Read More »Report – 24-year-old La Liga forward moving further away from Barcelona
[ad_1] Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix spent the last season on loan at FC Barcelona enjoying a mixed season during which he showed glimpses of his quality but inconsistently. With the loan spell coming to an end, Joao Felix is now primed to return to Atletico, an option that the Portuguese forward does not want as he has been harbouring …
Read More »When dominant Dortmund put Bayern in their place
[ad_1] Bayern Munich’s run of Bundesliga titles came to an end as Matthias Sammer’s Borussia Dortmund unseated their rivals at the top of the table in 2001-2002. Sammer had done well in his first season at Dortmund, but was even better in the second, adding another Bundesliga medal to the three he had won as a player. The title race …
Read More »Manchester City Ace Impressed By Massive Saudi Proposal
[ad_1] Manchester City maestro Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly received a jaw-dropping offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The Belgian midfielder, who is in his final year at Man City, is supposedly impressed with Al-Ittihad’s proposal and may seriously consider making the move. Kevin De Bruyne Is Open To Saudi Move Since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023, …
Read More »Enzo Maresca about to begin crucial set of pre-season games – Talk Chelsea
[ad_1] Chelsea play football again this week, and even with everything that has gone on at the club recently and in the past few years, I cannot help but be very excited to see the lads back in action. Chelsea now have five pre-season friendlies scheduled in with a chance for another potential in-house match as well. Enzo Maresca and …
Read More »Newcastle set to push ahead with transfer plans after Eddie Howe agreement – Report
[ad_1] As revealed by The Telegraph, Newcastle United have held positive clear-the-air talks with Eddie Howe and will now press ahead with transfer plans with a list of targets drawn up. Luke Edwards reports that the board were ‘alarmed’ by Howe’s comments last Friday as he revealed concerns over recent changes at the club and were eager to immediately address …
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