[ad_1] Scotland forward Lewis Morgan thinks Scotland can “absolutely” surprise hosts Germany in Friday’s Euro 2024 opener. The 27-year-old New York Red Bulls man was a late call-up to the provisional squad before being named in Steve Clarke’s final 26-man party last week. The former Celtic man revealed he was only given a slim chance of returning to the highest …
Read More »Injured Barcelona fan favourite expected to return to 100% in early 2025
[ad_1] The ACL injury that Gavi suffered in November while playing for the Spanish national team came as a devastating blow for FC Barcelona last season. The heartbeat of the Catalans’ midfield under Xavi, the young midfielder’s absence was felt throughout as the team finished without a trophy and the manager got sacked. Gavi has been going through his recovery …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo hails Portugal as ‘love of his life’
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo has described Portugal as “the love of his life” ahead of Euro 2024. The 39-year-old scored twice in a 3-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in his nation’s final warm-up game and increased his international goal tally to 130. Ronaldo will play in a record-extending sixth European Championship in Germany this summer. The Al-Nassr star won …
Read More »Barcelona want to sell attacker amid Premier League and Saudi Arabia interest
[ad_1] As the summer transfer window inches closer with each passing day, Barcelona are working hard to improve their Financial Fair Play situation and return to the 1:1 ruling. The Nike deal is bound to help while the club are also searching for new investors for Barça Studios, to cover the payment that Libero failed to make. However, the mode …
Read More »Confirmed – Kaio Jorge has left Juventus and returned to Brazil
[ad_1] Juventus has finally sold Kaio Jorge following his struggles after his return from injury. The attacker joined the Bianconeri in 2021 and was making steady progress towards becoming a regular in their first team. However, he soon suffered a serious injury that kept him out of action for almost two years. That blow affected his momentum, and Jorge was …
Read More »With 2-year countdown to 2026 World Cup underway, Infantino anticipates another ‘greatest’
[ad_1] June 11 – The two year countdown to the 2026 World Cup kick-off at the Estadio Azteca Mexico City on June 11 has begun, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino continuing his ‘greatest’ theme saying the finals would be “the greatest event, the greatest show, the greatest tournament”. Qatar 2022 was the ‘greatest ever’ World Cup according to Infantino, and …
Read More »Portugal’s Figo says the three-country bid for 2030 is ready and able to deliver at the highest level
[ad_1] June 11 – Portuguese star and ambassador for the Portugal, Spain and Morocco World Cup 2030 bid Luis Figo, has said that they already have the facilities and infrastructure “to host a truly exceptional event”. Figo, who played for Portugal for 18 years from U16 level to earning 127 senior caps, said that in his experience (Portugal hosted Euro …
Read More »Player filmed arriving for Newcastle medical and Toon respond to Torres rumours
[ad_1] Footage has emerged of Lloyd Kelly arriving for the first part of his medical at Newcastle United, with the defender spotted in London to undergo fitness checks. Following a 23-second clip (watch below) shared by Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, colleague Keith Downie confirms that the Bournemouth defender will sign a five-year deal at Newcastle after arriving on a free …
Read More »India crash out of 2026 World Cup qualifying
[ad_1] June 12 – In an indictment of Igor Stimac’s management, India crashed out of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-1 defeat against Qatar ended their hopes of making the third round group stages. India enjoyed a half-time lead after Lallianzuala Chhangte’s strike, but they conceded twice in the second half against a second-string Qatari side to crash out …
Read More »La Liga midfielder addresses Barcelona rumours – ‘I take it as a positive thing’
[ad_1] Barcelona are in the market for a new midfielder heading into the summer transfer window and have been linked with multiple names in the market. One such target happens to be Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino. With the Catalans likely to move to a 4-2-3-1 formation under new manager Hansi Flick, the Spanish international is seen as a good …
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