Joan Laporta’s second presidency tenure at Barcelona has not quite gone to plan. Indeed the Spanish administrator has overseen the team win a special La Liga title against all odds, yet, has been a mixed bag in the larger sense. The Catalans’ growth on the field has largely stagnated, but the biggest evil he must fight is the economic perception …
Read More »Barcelona youngster names Real Madrid legend as one of his idols
After a brilliant breakthrough at Barcelona, Pau Cubarsi is all set to kickstart his international career this week. Along with Lamine Yamal, Cubarsi is one of two Barcelona teenagers who will represent Spain in the upcoming friendlies. Cubarsi, in particular, will be in focus as he is poised to break the record of Sergio Ramos to become the youngest defender …
Read More »Big Gabi out of Brazil squad + Forest’s points deduction
Morning. Not a lot of news but the main Arsenal story is the fact that Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from Brazil’s upcoming games because of an injury. Some reports said it was a foot problem, others than he’s got an Achilles issue, but either way, he’s out of their Interlull clashes with England and Spain. It has been described as …
Read More »Spanish Football Federation assures Barcelona gems will not be overloaded with minutes
Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal have been summoned by the Spanish national team for international duty and are currently with Luis de la Fuente’s squad ahead of the friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. While Yamal has played for La Roja before and even scored twice for the senior setup, Cubarsi is currently in his maiden call-up and could make his …
Read More »Sean Longstaff linked with summer move as Toon face contract dilemma
According to The Mirror, Leeds United are considering a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. They report that the Whites are ‘monitoring’ his situation as they push to seal an immediate return to the Premier League, aware of the fact he’s approaching the final 12 months of his contract on Tyneside. Daniel Farke’s side currently sit top of …
Read More »Fenerbahce call EGM to vote on whether to pull out of Turkish Super Lig after violence at Trabzonspor
March 19 – Turkey’s Fenerbahçe have called an emergency meeting to vote on whether the club should withdraw from the Turkish Super Lig after the unprecedented scenes following the match with Trabzonspor on Sunday, when Trabzonspor fans attacked Fenerbahce players. Fenerbahçe met immediately following the game, and agreed to call an Extraordinary General Assembly which will be held April 2. …
Read More »Three conditions that must be met for Xavi to continue coaching Barcelona
If things stand as they are, Xavi Hernandez will not be the manager of FC Barcelona in four months. The Spanish tactician revealed his decision to step down as the coach earlier this season after a rough patch of results and is understandably now hesitant to go back on it despite the team’s recent purple patch. Xavi has repeatedly reiterated …
Read More »New York Jets To Meet With Two Marquee Free Agents This Week
The New York Jets had a slow start to the 2024 free agent frenzy, but added their name to the mix in a big way late last week. The signing of free agent offensive lineman Tyron Smith marked a significant upgrade to a unit that was to be a focal point of the off-season, as Aaron Rodgers now has a …
Read More »Report Says Pelicans’ Williamson Has Lost 25 Pounds Since Dec.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the more consistent teams in the Western Conference this season, but you won’t hear much about them from the national media. Instead, much of the discourse tends to be about forward Zion Williamson, who is often the target of criticism regarding his physical condition. And while the headline that came out on …
Read More »Browns Will Join Eagles In Brazil To Kick Off 2024 NFL Season
The NFL has been putting in a serious effort to expand its borders over the last couple of decades, and they will be taking the game to South America for the first time during the 2024 season. São Paulo, Brazil will be a host city for this coming season’s international slate, and two teams will kick off their schedule by …
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