[ad_1] The Champions League meeting between Barcelona and PSG was always going to be a tense one for a number of reasons. Firstly, they would get to face Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, two players who have become foes of the Barcelona fanbase due to different reasons entirely. The latter, of course, enjoying his villain arc. The two clubs have …
Read More »Aston Villa move to keep hands off Emery with one-year contract extension
[ad_1] April 24 – Aston Villa have triggered the one-year option in Unai Emery’s contract to extend the Spaniard’s stay until 2027. Emery is on course to lead Aston Villa to a top-four finish and a ticket to the Champions League. He could also lead Villa to the final of the Conference League and a first European trophy since 1966. …
Read More »Former Chelsea boss Granovskaia told court she felt ‘threatened’ by Zouma’s agent
[ad_1] April 24 – A football agent sent a threatening email to a senior director at Chelsea demanding a six-figure commission over the transfer of French defender Kurt Zouma, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday. Saif Rubie sent an email to Marina Granovskaia, one of football’s most powerful women and Chelsea’s director of football under former owner Roman Abramovich, …
Read More »Barcelona board in a split call over Xavi’s future, final decision to come from Laporta
[ad_1] The day of the big decision is upon Barcelona fans as the board assemble for a meeting regarding Xavi’s continuity. The administration have been trying to convince the Spaniard to continue as manager since he announced his decision to leave the club late in January. Initially, it seemed like he would stick true to his word no matter what, …
Read More »New top-six odds released – Big night for Newcastle and Man Utd after Chelsea slip
[ad_1] The bookies make Newcastle United slim favourites to end the season in sixth ahead of our trip to Selhurst Park tonight. We are currently priced at 1/1 to secure a top-six finish, with Man Utd at 5/4 and Chelsea down to 11/2 after they were battered 5-0 at Arsenal last night. Newcastle are currently level on points with Man …
Read More »Juventus is open to selling Chiesa to their rival but he will not be cheap
[ad_1] Federico Chiesa’s future at Juventus continues to be a subject of speculation, especially after his recent link to AS Roma. The attacker is one of the players who might leave Juventus if Max Allegri remains the club’s manager. While Juve considers him an important player, his contract expires at the end of next season, putting them at risk of …
Read More »Barcelona president issues crucial update regarding return to Spotify Camp Nou
[ad_1] FC Barcelona are eagerly waiting to make their way back to the hallowed turf of Spotify Camp Nou, having had to play away from their usual home stadium this season. Indeed, due to the renovation work going on at the stadium, Barcelona have had to move to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Montjuic on a temporary basis. The initial …
Read More »Yildiz’s agent says its unfair to compare him to Del Piero
[ad_1] Youngsters are often compared to club idols, and Kenan Yildiz is already being likened to Alessandro Del Piero. The Turkish youngster is just at the start of his career and has not even completed a full season at Juventus. The Bianconeri know he is a top talent and are eager to ensure he remains with the club. He has …
Read More »Barcelona in advanced talks to renew midfield mainstay’s contract at least until 2028
[ad_1] As we draw closer to the ending of the 2023/24 season, FC Barcelona are already shifting their focus towards squad-planning for the next campaign. A crucial summer window awaits the Catalans heading into which only five players are considered ‘untouchable’ by the club, with offers likely to be heard for almost all other stars. One of the non-transferable players …
Read More »Howe to recall £32m man? – Predicted Newcastle team to face Crystal Palace
[ad_1] After 10-day break following our 4-0 win over Spurs, Newcastle United are back in Premier League action tonight with a trip to Crystal Palace. Here’s the side we think Eddie Howe will go with at Selhurst Park: Predicted XI: Dubravka – Krafth, Schar, Burn, Livramento – Longstaff, Bruno, Anderson – Gordon, Isak, Barnes. The key to containing Palace will …
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