It is not every day that one surveys the annual performance of a venerable 120-year-old organisation, notes a near $400 million loss, and concludes that business is ticking along very nicely. Then again, the organisation is FIFA and the business is football – a realm which, you might often be forgiven for thinking, operates in keeping with a commercial logic …
Read More »Matthaus Backs PSG To Beat Uncomfortable Barcelona In UCL Clash
Bayern Munich icon Lothar Matthaus has backed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to get the better of Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, claiming there is “discomfort” in Catalonia. Lothar Matthaus Explains Why PSG Are Favorites To Beat Barcelona La Liga holders Barcelona will meet French champions PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final in April. The first leg will …
Read More »Why Pochettino is at fault for Chelsea penalty fiasco – Talk Chelsea
If yesterday’s game taught me one thing and one thing only, it is the importance of picking a designated penalty taker list of names. I actually don’t understand why Mauricio Pochettino, as the head coach of the team, does not do this. Chelsea beat Leicester City 4-2 yesterday to reach the semi finals of the FA Cup, but as we …
Read More »The Richarlison Remontada
It’s no secret that Richarlison struggled at the beginning of his Spurs career. He needed help and sought therapy, struggling through injuries, and didn’t have a regular position under Antonio Conte. However, since November Richarlison has been one of the league’s most consistent performers, after his brace against his former club Everton, his goal tally is now up to 10 …
Read More »Who Should Start for the USMNT vs. Jamaica?
The U.S. men’s national team resumes its quest of repeating as CONCACAF Nations League winners this week with Jamaica standing in the way of Gregg Berhalter’s squad. AT&T Stadium will play host to the tournament’s final four, as the USMNT and Jamaica square yet again in competitive action. The winner of Thursday’s semifinal will meet either Mexico or Panama on …
Read More »Journalist says Juventus season could end worse state than expected
Juventus fans are adjusting their expectations for the remainder of this season following their team’s dramatic decline from being the league leaders less than two months ago to now occupying the third position. From the outset of the season, Juventus has maintained that their primary objective is to secure a top-four finish. While this goal remains within reach, it necessitates …
Read More »Manchester United Ace Antony Says He “Needed” The FA Cup Goal Against Liverpool
Manchester United winger Antony has admitted the goal against Liverpool was crucial for his morale. He also acknowledged the burden of his lofty £85 million ($107.80 million) price tag and expressed his desire to “repay” it all on the pitch. Manchester United secured a dramatic 4-3 win over arch-rivals Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on Sunday …
Read More »Chase Young is signing a one-year deal with the Saints
Last season, the Saints defense finished 28th in the NFL with 34 sacks in the regular season. It’s New Orleans’ lowest total since 2016. Their team-high for sacks last season was Carl Granderson with (8.5) in 17 games. Ahead of the 2024 season, the Saints want to make upgrades to their defensive line. Yesterday, the team signed former Commanders and …
Read More »Details of Barcelona’s US pre-season tour as they face Real Madrid, Man City and Milan
Barcelona have found their annual pre-season tour of the USA to be quite lucrative, with the club gaining some much-needed revenue from their summer trips. The last two tours to the US have proven to be quite successful and as such, the Blaugrana will once again be flying to the North American nation for the pre-season this year. And, the …
Read More »Steve Bruce embarrasses himself live on talkSPORT with absurd Mike Ashley claims
Steve Bruce has been speaking live on talkSPORT today about his time on Tyneside, where he’s made some frankly outrageous claims about former owner Mike Ashley. With the debate around FFP/PSR rife following Nottingham Forest’s four-point deduction yesterday, he defended Ashley’s approach to spending, saying it was a “greatly run club” under his ownership. “We talk about FFP…the club would …
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