[ad_1] The Finalissima’s two participants are set. Spain, coming off a dominant Euro 2024, will face an Argentina team that is building a South American dynasty. With the Finalissima slated to take place in 2025, the history of the Finalissima warrants a deep dive. The tournament was started from dark beginnings, meant to honor a former president’s untimely death, but …
Read More »La Liga in 1998/99 – Van Gaal’s Dutch Destroyer Barca
[ad_1] Barcelona wrapped up their second Liga trophy in as many seasons under Louis van Gaal by a healthy 11-point margin over runners-up Real Madrid. Van Gaal marked his territory by signing more members of Ajax’s 1995 Champions League-winning team, and the result was a free-scoring side that racked up 87 goals by the end of the campaign, with four …
Read More »Fiorentina considers signing a Juventus midfielder in consecutive seasons
[ad_1] Transfer News July 20, 2024 – 1:00 pm Fiorentina signed Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus last season and enjoyed the Brazilian midfielder. They had taken a huge gamble on him as he did not play in the 2022/2023 season while on loan at Liverpool. Arthur earned many …
Read More »Barcelona midfield starlet already back in training after recent surgery, eager to impress Flick
[ad_1] Journalist Mario Rios has reported through Mundo Deportivo that young midfielder Pablo Torre is determined to impress new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and to show his commitment, he has cut short his recovery period and returned to training soon after his surgery. The pre-season training is a crucial time to make an impression on the coach, especially when the …
Read More »Welcome Miodrag Pivas | NUFC Blog
[ad_1] The influx of talent into the academy continued today with the long expected arrival of Miodrag Pivas made official by the club. Pivas is a 19 year old Serbian defensive midfielder who is equally adept at filling in at centre back and comes with a burgeoning reputation in his home country. One of Serbia’s greatest exports, Nemanja Matic, has …
Read More »Juventus still considering signing an alternative to Vlahovic
[ad_1] Transfer News July 20, 2024 – 12:00 pm Juventus is looking to finish this transfer window with the strongest squad possible, which means signing more players. The Old Lady has been in top form in the transfer window so far, and Thiago Motta could add some of the …
Read More »Barcelona hopeful of signing key target without meeting €60 million release clause
[ad_1] According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona are eyeing a strategic move to acquire Dani Olmo. Instead of paying the full release clause, the club plans to offer a lower initial fee, supplemented by performance-based incentives that could ultimately exceed the release clause amount if Olmo excels. It’s important to note that the €60 million release clause deadline for …
Read More »Newcastle sign centre-back – “It’s absolutely unbelievable to join such a big club”
[ad_1] Newcastle United have completed the signing of Serbian talent Miodrag Pivaš from FK Jedinstvo Ub. The 19-year-old centre-back – who can also operate as a defensive midfielder – arrives as a signing for the future and with big potential as a Serbian youth international who has been previously praised by fellow countryman Nemanja Matic; who has called him a …
Read More »Hansi Flick names Barcelona legend as an inspiration, vows to take the team to the next level
[ad_1] It has been well over a month since Hansi Flick took charge of FC Barcelona as the first-team manager replacing club legend Xavi Hernandez. And, today, the German tactician granted his first proper interview with the club’s media channel, during which he revealed how managing the Blaugrana had been a dream ever since he took up coaching while also …
Read More »Newcastle suffer early injury – A blow to transfer plans and doubt for 2024/25 opener
[ad_1] Newcastle United’s injury woes have started early this season. After another injury-laden campaign, Callum Wilson could be set to miss our opening fixture of 2024/25 against Southampton at St James’ Park. As reported in The Athletic, manager Eddie Howe has said that Wilson “has just gone to see a back specialist just to have a little procedure on his …
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