[ad_1] Following a disappointing defeat to Girona, Barcelona returned to training on Wednesday afternoon, with their focus set on the upcoming crucial match against Real Sociedad on Monday. Victory is imperative for the Blaugrana to maintain their hopes of securing second place in La Liga, which is now considered a key objective. Important summit at Ciutat Esportiva The day at …
Read More »Leverkusen unbeaten run tops grandeur of Arsenal invincibles
[ad_1] Bayer Leverkusen, for the first time in its history, is the Bundesliga champion. Confirming that status with five games to go in the league, Xabi Alonso’s side broke Bayern Munich’s hegemony. Yet, the more impressive feat is the manner in which the Spanish manager has conducted this German orchestra in 2023/24. Bayer Leverkusen is yet to lose a game …
Read More »Boston Celtics shift to odds-on for first NBA title since 2008
[ad_1] For the first time this season, the NBA has an odds-on championship favorite – the Boston Celtics. In the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown era, Boston have made seven consecutive postseason appearances – with the previous six including one trip to the NBA Finals and four to the Eastern Conference Finals. At this stage, the Celtics are expected to …
Read More »Nunez throws his Liverpool social media pictures out the pram after fan criticism
[ad_1] May 8 – Striker Darwin Nunez has responded to his online critics by deleting all Instagram evidence of his Liverpool career, thrusting his future into doubt as the transfer window looms. The Uruguayan deleted every picture relating to his time at the club, leaving only photos taken from his time with the national team and former side Benfica. He …
Read More »Barcelona veteran set to sign a new 1+1 contract, agreement in place
[ad_1] Sergi Roberto has spent the entirety of his career at Barcelona, having risen through the ranks at the club’s factory of talents, La Masia. Roberto made his debut for Barcelona’s first team in 2010 and continues to be a part of the squad dynamics. As he nears the end of his contract, the possibility of him hitting the exit …
Read More »What is Juventus latest stance on Dusan Vlahovic?
[ad_1] Juventus has been surrounded by rumours about Dusan Vlahovic’s future as the Serbian continues to shine for them. Vlahovic is enjoying his best season at the club since joining, and Juventus is delighted with his performance. The Bianconeri intended to sell him last summer, with Romelu Lukaku lined up as his replacement. However, they are now pleased he didn’t …
Read More »UN adopts May 25 as ‘World Football Day’
[ad_1] May 8 – Football fans around the world now have a day to celebrate the world’s most popular sport every year – May 25. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming that date as World Football Day. The date marks the 100th anniversary of the first international tournament in history which took place on May 25, …
Read More »Chelsea reach verbal agreement over personal terms with 17-year-old Barcelona target
[ad_1] Estevao ‘Messinho’ Willian has become one of the most sought-after young prospects coming through from Brazil, with a host of top European teams vying for his signing. The Brazilian wonderkid has also been heavily linked with a move to FC Barcelona, who have a good relationship with his agent, Andre Cury. Furthermore, the Palmeiras gem had himself gone on …
Read More »Sources at Newcastle respond to Lloyd Kelly claims – Club eyeing another deal instead?
[ad_1] According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, sources at the club have played down reports that Newcastle United have struck a deal to sign Lloyd Kelly. Last night, Foot Mercato reporter Santi Aouna released an exclusive claiming a ‘verbal agreement’ had been reached to secure the Bournemouth defender, but it sounds like he may have jumped the gun. In fact, Edwards …
Read More »Maradona’s 1986 World Cup Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned in Paris
[ad_1] May 8 – Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup, which went missing for decades, will be auctioned in Paris next month and is expected to raise millions. Maradona, who died in 2020 at the age of 60, was awarded the trophy for his scintillating play at the tournament, where he captained Argentina to a 3-2 …
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