Barcelona’s rift with Nike has been a recurring talking point this year, with the two entities failing to find common ground as of late. The primary cause of disagreement stems from the Catalan giants’ dissatisfaction with the terms of their agreement with Nike. Laporta attested to the fact that Nike pays Barcelona less than what the market will bear. The …
Read More »Barcelona in contact with 36-year-old over managerial position next season – reports
Xavi has repeatedly reiterated that he has no intention of moving back on his word of leaving the club come June. Barcelona’s management, thus, are in a battle against time to find the next coach of the first team, a position for which they have found several candidates in Germany. Thomas Tuchel, Hansi Flick and Jurgen Klopp are some of …
Read More »Why Juventus have an advantage over Inter in the race for Di Gregorio
Juventus and Inter are both reportedly monitoring up-and-coming Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. The 26-year-old is a Nerazzurri youth product who has been plying his trade with the Biancorossi since 2020. He initially joined the Brianza club on loan before making his move permanent in 2022. Since then, he has established himself as one of the finest goalkeepers in Serie …
Read More »Barcelona kits set for an entire makeover next season as new sponsorship deal is on the table
Barcelona’s relationship with Nike appears to be reaching a breaking point. The club are unhappy with the terms offered by Nike and the relationship between the two parties has only worsened following a meeting in Barcelona last month. This has led Barcelona to consider a potential change of sponsor, with Puma ready to emerge as an alternative. However, before Barça …
Read More »Roma earn discount on Huijsen loan fee but player’s future remains in Juventus hands
Roma have triggered a clause that grants them a discount on the loan fee of Juventus-owned defender Dean Huijsen. The 18-year-old is one of the most promising youngsters in Turin. Last summer, he joined Max Allegri’s first team, but only managed to make a single appearance for the Bianconeri this term. Therefore, the management opted to send him on loan …
Read More »Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool: Talking points as late Nunez strike lands Reds important victory
Liverpool continued their impressive run on all fronts with a crucial victory away to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, courtesy of a very late goal by Darwin Nunez. Narrow contest Liverpool dominated the game at the City Ground, with the ball at their feet for 79% of the time, a total of 22 shots compared to eight from the home side, …
Read More »Miles Robinson praised as “top player” following game-winner for FC Cincinnati
Miles Robinson entered the 2023 free agency period as the top player on the market and after making the switch to defending Supporters’ Shield winners FC Cincinnati, the veteran defender is already paying huge dividends for them. Robinson delivered the winning goal on Saturday in FC Cincy’s 2-1 road victory over the Chicago Fire, giving Pat Noonan’s squad their first …
Read More »Legacy of USMNT defender Jimmy Banks carries on after passing
Jimmy Banks, a former USMNT defender who played at the World Cup in 1990, passed away in 2019, but his legacy lives on. A native of Milwaukee, WI, Banks spent most of his life in the Midwest. His playing days stuck around indoor soccer with the Milwaukee Wave. The Wave is still in action today, and it is the oldest …
Read More »Allegri seeks confirmation but Juventus management remains unmoved
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly hoping to secure his future at the club as soon as possible. The 56-year-old still has another full year on his contract which remains valid until June 2025. However, it is unlikely that the manager will remain in Turin next season while running on an expiring deal. Therefore, all accounts agree that the Livorno …
Read More »Eddie Howe hands contract incentive to six Mags in danger of summer exit
During this morning’s press conference at the club’s Benton training base, Eddie Howe was asked about the futures of our soon-to-be out of contract players. As things stand, five will see their current deals expire at the end of June – Jamaal Lascelles, Loris Karius, Paul Dummett, Matt Ritchie and Mark Gillespie – while Callum Wilson is approaching the final …
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