[ad_1] An internationally renowned soccer star and respected sportsman, Lionel Messi recently discussed his opinion on Michael Jordan, and his status as a sporting GOAT, on the podcast ,” Messi did not hesitate to declare his admiration for basketball legend Michael Jordan. His views, deeply influenced by Jordan’s documentary “The Last Dance,” offer a profound reflection on the interconnection of …
Read More »Euro 2024 exit shows ‘long path ahead’ – Spalletti
[ad_1] Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti said a lack of “sharpness and tempo” and the summer weather had been among the elements which had left his side “unable to do more” than a limp Uefa Euro 2024 exit against Switzerland in the round of 16. The holders had one shot on target as goals by Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas …
Read More »Newcastle agree £33m club-record fee as Yankuba Minteh heads to Brighton
[ad_1] There is some breaking news to share tonight as widespread reports reveal that Newcastle United have agreed a fee with Brighton over the sale of Yankuba Minteh. The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Sky Sports’ Keith Downie have confirmed that Brighton have struck a £33m club-record deal with Newcastle to bring the Gambian to the South Coast. Newcastle are reluctant …
Read More »Germany ride the storm, VAR and Demark to win 2-0
[ad_1] June 29 – This is what knockout football is all about. A pulsating encounter saw hosts Germany battle their into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 as they overcame not only a Denmark side who gave everything but also a violent first-half monsoon that caused a 20-minute suspension. Two second-half goals, including a somewhat fortuitous penalty, were enough to see …
Read More »Barcelona 21-year-old defensive prospect announces exit from club
[ad_1] With Barcelona Atletic failing to win promotion to La Liga 2, a number of players from the Catalans’ subsidiary side are expected to come to the end of their cycles and move on from the club. In one such instance, 21-year-old defensive prospect Pelayo Fernandez has confirmed that he is leaving Barcelona with his contract expiring on June 30. …
Read More »Juventus sets a target for themselves to land Ligue 1 star
[ad_1] Juventus is keen to move swiftly in their pursuit of Khephren Thuram, anticipating the departure of Adrien Rabiot at the beginning of July. Rabiot has yet to signal his intention to stay, leading Juventus to believe he wants to leave the club. Despite Rabiot’s fine performances, Thuram is seen as his potential replacement for next season. Thuram is eager …
Read More »New option? Mourinho’s Fenerbahce to rival MLS for McKennie
[ad_1] Juventus are supposedly attempting to sell American midfielder Weston McKennie, so it seems his time there is ending, and Fenerbahce are looking to bring him to Turkey. Thiago Motta, Juventus’ new coach, has made it plain that McKennie is not part of the team’s long-term strategy. Thus, the Bianconeri are hoping to clear some space for future signings. They …
Read More »Euro 2024: ‘It’s time for England to show what we can do’
[ad_1] Captain Harry Kane says the time for talking is over for England at Euro 2024, it’s time for action. The Bayern Munich frontman returns to Gelsenkirchen on Sunday for the last-16 clash with Slovakia, seeking to add to his solitary goal in the competition thus far. Kane, who turns 31 next month, has won 94 caps and scored 64 …
Read More »Germany 2-0 Denmark: Talking points as Euro hosts book quarterfinal spot
[ad_1] Euro 2024 hosts Germany faced Denmark in the round of 16 of the competition at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park on Saturday evening, and they successfully overcame the first hurdle in the knockout stage, courtesy of goals from Kai Havertz from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute and Jamal Musiala in the 68th. The teams Germany head coach …
Read More »Barcelona midfielder’s future mired in uncertainty ahead of summer window
[ad_1] With the summer transfer window just around the corner, multiple Barcelona players are facing an uncertain future at Camp Nou. One of them could be Ilkay Gundogan, who was arguably one of Barcelona’s most important players in the season gone by. While many expected Gundogan to play a key role in Hansi Flick’s system next season, recent reports paint …
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