[ad_1] Barcelona will have to do their level best this summer to offload players and earn some money through sales that might help them get back to the 1:1 rule in La Liga. However, the task sounds much easier than it actually is. As of now, only players out on loan, including Clement Lenglet, Ansu Fati, Sergino Dest, and Eric …
Read More »UEFA selects 19 referee roster for Euro 2024
[ad_1] April 23 – The UEFA Referees’ Committee has announced 19 referees, their referee assistant teams, and the video/support match officials, who will take charge of the 51 matches at UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany this summer. The tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 14, will also feature a refereeing team from Argentina as part of UEFA’s partnership …
Read More »Chicho Arango, Lionel Messi headline the Best of MLS in Week 9
[ad_1] By Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel Welcome back to week nine of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. Rivalries were renewed and the MLS MVP race is heating up. Let’s discuss! Player of the Week Justin Ruderman: Chicho …
Read More »‘Announced his departure too soon’ – Arsenal legend on Xavi’s situation at Barcelona
[ad_1] After two and a half years at Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez’s time at Camp Nou appears to be coming to an end. The recent defeats to Manchester City and Real Madrid have effectively left Barcelona in a precarious position and the Catalans are on the verge of enduring a trophyless campaign. With not much financial support expected in the coming …
Read More »Howe reveals transfer dilemma facing Newcastle when quizzed on exit for £20m man
[ad_1] Eddie Howe has been discussing Callum Wilson’s future on Tyneside and the complications Newcastle could face should the striker be sold. Wilson is fit again after recovering from pectoral surgery and could make the bench at Crystal Palace tomorrow, but his future at the club is uncertain now he’s approaching the final 12 months of his contract. This feels …
Read More »Xavi has not given any ‘hints’ about his future at Barcelona, will depend on tomorrow’s meeting
[ad_1] Barcelona have their work cut out for them in the summer transfer window as they look to replace some urgent parts of the squad in an attempt to compete at the highest level in European football. However, before they even try to target players, sorting out the coaching situation is much more important. Xavi had announced his decision to …
Read More »Ex Juventus president Andrea Agnelli aims dig at Inter amidst second star celebrations
[ad_1] Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli hardly was in no mood to compliment Inter for their Scudetto triumph, but instead took the occasion to aim a dig towards the newly-crowned Italian champions. The Nerazzurri won their 20th league title and subsequently unlocked their second star by beating their crosstown rivals Milan 2-1 on Monday. Afterwards, Agnelli posted a subtle message …
Read More »West Ham to hold Amorim talks, Lopetegui linked too
[ad_1] West Ham are the latest club mentioned in relation to Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim. According to The Athletic, they are set to hold talks with the 39-year-old tactician to learn if he would be willing to make the switch to the London Stadium, while they consider whether to extend the contract of David Moyes which expires at …
Read More »Portuguesa and the Venezuelan Ultra Turned Kidnapper
[ad_1] In 1963, with Real Madrid, FC Porto, and Sao Paulo in Caracas to play in the Pequeña Copa del Mundo, two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alfredo Di Stefano was kidnapped. After being held by his captors for 70 hours, he was released unharmed. Orchestrating the headline-grabbing escapade was Cuban-born Venezuelan Paul del Rio with the sole intention of bringing the …
Read More »Barcelona president ‘nervous and tense’ following recent setbacks – report
[ad_1] It has been a difficult week or so for Barcelona. Last midweek, the club were humiliated at home by Paris Saint-Germain, with a 4-1 loss ensuring their exit from the UEFA Champions League. It was followed by a frustrating and controversial 3-2 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Real Madrid – a result that effectively ruled them out of …
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