It looks like Newcastle United will face intense competition for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite this summer. The Chronicle revealed that Steve Nickson was at Old Trafford last weekend to watch the highly-rated centre-back and FootballTransfers have already reported that Eddie Howe is a huge fan of the 21-year-old. However, it’s believed Dan Ashworth is now pushing Man Utd to make a …
Read More »USA men and women learn opponents for 2024 Summer Olympics
The official draws for the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on Wednesday in France, the host nation of the competition. The United States men’s team previously qualified to participate in the tournament for the first time since 2008. Head coach Marko Mitrovic will hope that the Americans can get out of the group stage, something that the team could not …
Read More »Juventus star wanted by Man Utd in potential €50m deal
Reports from Italy indicate that Manchester United’s interest in securing the services of Juventus defender Gleison Bremer remains strong, with the club prepared to offer up to €50 million for his acquisition. However, it appears that this sum may fall short of Juventus’ expectations. According to Tuttosport, despite Manchester United’s keenness to sign the 27-year-old Brazilian, Juventus is holding out …
Read More »Barcelona leave the door open for 24-year-old former defender’s return
It has been almost two years since Barcelona decided to offload Oscar Mingueza, who was once considered one of the most promising defensive talents to come out of La Masia. While Mingueza might have failed to realise his potential at Camp Nou, the defender has certainly done well in his current stint at Celta Vigo. Mingueza joined Celta in the …
Read More »When Caracas Fans Made it Rain at the Clasico
When Deportivo Tachira arrived in the capital of Caracas at the start of March, they were on an unprecedented unbeaten run in Venezuelan football. Stretching back nearly a year, Eduardo Sarago’s men had not tasted defeat in 33 games. Their last loss, 2-0 to Metropolitanos, was at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV, which is where they were headed again—this …
Read More »Police raid Spanish FA and arrest 6 in probe into RFEF deal for Super Cup in Saudi
March 21 – Spanish police have arrested at least six people and raided the offices of the Spanish FA (RFEF) as well as a property belonging to former president Luis Rubiales as part of a corruption and money laundering investigation reportedly linked to taking the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia in a multimillion-euro deal. Spain’s Guardia Civil said that Rubiales, …
Read More »Barcelona will not loan out €40 million-rated forward in the summer
Since arriving at FC Barcelona in January, Vitor Roque has found game-time hard to come by under Xavi. The 19-year-old’s arrival was met with lots of expectations but Xavi has not banked on the youngster much so far. Indeed, Roque has played just a little over 200 minutes across 11 matches in all competitions since joining the Blaugrana. As such, …
Read More »Allegri on Juventus project: “The is to bring three Next Gen players every year”
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri explains how the club’s project now primarily focuses on youth development. The 56-year-old is now under fire due to the club’s most recent results while his future in Turin remains far from certain. Yet, he still takes pride in his role in increasing the number of youngsters within the first team. “This season, we have many …
Read More »Alves released on €1m bail while he appeals rape conviction
March 21 – In a €1 million bail agreement denounced by the victim’s lawyer as “justice for the rich”, former Brazil international Dani Alves is to be released from jail while awaiting his appeal against his conviction for rape. The ruling came a day after Alves’ lawyer requested the 40-year-old’s release on grounds he had already served a quarter of his …
Read More »‘Don’t fool me’ – Lewandowski was left gobsmacked by Barcelona whizkid’s display on La Liga debut
It was only two months ago that Pau Cubarsi made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona, appearing in a Copa del Rey clash against Unionistas de Salamanca. Days later, the then 16-year-old defender made his La Liga bow, in an away match against a tricky opponent in Real Betis. Even though Barcelona conceded two goals on the night on their …
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