[ad_1] The Netherlands have pulled the trigger early and announced their final squad for Euro 2024. Ronald Koeman’s side kick-off their campaign on 16 June against Poland and are joined by Austria and France in Group D. Four players have been cut from the preliminary squad named last week, with one big omission in defence. Chelsea’s Ian Maatsen, on loan …
Read More »Barca call in Germany’s Hansi Flick as Xavi’s replacement
[ad_1] May 29 – Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick as their new manager on a two-year contract. Flick (pictured), was who sacked by Germany in September 2023, takes over from Xavi, who was dismissed last week. Flick’s stint with Germany came after he spent two years at Bayern Munich, winning the Champions League …
Read More »Four reasons why Barcelona will go ahead with captain’s contract renewal – report
[ad_1] After parting ways with Xavi Hernandez from FC Barcelona, speculation regarding Sergi Roberto’s future began ramping up. Having lost one of his major supporters at the club and with the arrival of Hansi Flick, it was anticipated that Roberto’s renewal may be reaching a standstill. However, despite the change in management, it appears the Catalan giants will be trusting …
Read More »Mattia De Sciglio set to leave Juventus this summer
[ad_1] Juventus will reportedly part ways with Mattia De Sciglio during the summer after spending the campaign on the treatment table. The 31-year-old sustained an ACL injury at the end of the previous campaign, keeping him out of action for almost a year. The Italian eventually made his return this season, but only managed to make a single cameo appearance …
Read More »EFL Cup introduces changes to help avoid US Open Cup debacle
[ad_1] English soccer officials are making changes to the 2024/25 EFL Cup, also known as the League Cup or the Carabao Cup. According to The Telegraph, next season’s competition will see a new seeding system implemented to combat fixture congestion. Despite repeated concerns by players and coaches, FIFA and UEFA expanded several of their tournaments in recent months. The new …
Read More »Vincent Kompany relishes challenge of coaching Bayern Munich after Burnley exit
[ad_1] Vincent Kompany says he is excited by the challenge of managing Bayern Munich after Burnley agreed a deal for him to be unveiled as the German side’s new coach on a three-year deal. A compensation deal reportedly worth around £10m has been thrashed out between the clubs and Kompany flew into Munich early on Wednesday afternoon to complete the …
Read More »Napoli to keep Kvaratskhelia – Soccer News
[ad_1] According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli have no intention of parting ways with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer, despite the reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the Georgian winger. They’re set to appoint Antonio Conte as their new head coach, and they’re keen to have Kvaratskhelia play a major role in their new project under the former Juventus, Chelsea, Inter …
Read More »La Liga rivals working to retain Barcelona youngster on loan for next season
[ad_1] Last summer, Barcelona sent out multiple players on loan to help them develop or increase their market value. Among the departees was Pablo Torre. Barcelona and Girona reached an agreement for the young midfielder to play on loan at the Montilivi outfit until the end of the 2023/24 season. Since he did not get much playing time the previous …
Read More »Scotland resurgence provides chance at history in Euro 2024
[ad_1] For Scotland, the last six years have been something of a renaissance period. The Scots qualified for their first international tournament in 22 years at the 2020 European Championships. Two years later, Scotland narrowly missed out on qualification for the World Cup in Qatar. That culminated in qualification to a second consecutive European Championship at Euro 2024. Steve Clarke …
Read More »Kristaps Porzingis is ‘ramping up’ in hopes to be ready for the NBA Finals
[ad_1] During the 2023-24 regular season, the Celtics were the best team in the NBA. Throughout the playoffs in 2024, they’ve proved that. Boston is 12-2 throughout the playoffs and has won nine straight games. Minnesota saved themselves from being swept in the Western Conference Finals, so that series is heading to Game 5. That gives the Celtics plenty of …
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