Juventus is gearing up for a bid on Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners after he impressed during his audition in front of the Bianconeri. The Dutchman scored both goals for Atalanta in the recent match against Juventus and has been in excellent form. Juve has been monitoring him throughout this season, with reports suggesting that Cristiano Giuntoli is a fan of the …
Read More »Managers, like players, lose touch and ability as their careers age
Celta Vigo sacked Rafa Benitez on Tuesday, and the Champions League winner is out of a job again. Since having domestic success with Valencia and continental triumphs with Liverpool, the Spanish manager has constantly rotated jobs. Since departing Liverpool at the end of the 2009/10 season, Benitez has worked as manager of eight clubs. That includes stops at Inter Milan, …
Read More »Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (4-2 aggr): Player Ratings
Gunning for a spot in the final eight of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona and Napoli took to the field in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie last night. After all, there was everything to play for after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. The clash at Estadi Olimpic de Lluis Companys featured nail-biting action with …
Read More »Journalist insists Juventus is improving despite their results
While many believe that Juventus is not showing signs of improvement in their recent matches, Journalist Sandro Sabatini holds a different perspective. Juve has encountered a challenging period, finding it difficult to return to the winning ways that would demonstrate improvement. Despite spending much of the first half of the season and the beginning of the year in the top …
Read More »NBC breaks record for Premier League viewers
The all-important Liverpool-City game in the Premier League broke records for NBC and its viewership of the English top flight. In what has been a historic season for the Premier League coverage on NBC, the top-three clash between these new-era rivals delivered outstanding metrics. According to NBC, the fixture on USA Network was the most-watched Premier League game on cable …
Read More »Man United tickets on sale for San Diego game against Betis
Manchester United is returning to San Diego and Snapdragon Stadium to play a friendly. Last summer, the United Academy played against Wrexham. In the summer of 2024, United’s first team will be in action when Man United plays Real Betis from La Liga. This game is happening on Wednesday, July 31. It is in the middle of United’s two other …
Read More »How important is Vlahovic to Juventus’ quest for Champions League football?
Dusan Vlahovic has been a standout performer for Juventus this season, making a significant impact on the pitch and emerging as one of the most in-form players in their squad. While the Serbian striker has faced challenges with form during his time in Turin, this season he has played a crucial role in guiding Juventus toward a top-four finish. As …
Read More »‘He’s earned it’: Xavi on handing Barcelona teenager his UCL debut vs Napoli
Barcelona announced their starting XI for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg tie against Napoli a while ago. And the lineup revealed an interesting selection made by manager Xavi Hernandez as he opted to start Pau Cubarsi in defence ahead of the experienced Inigo Martinez. As such, Cubarsi, 17, is now set to make his debut in the …
Read More »Ederson may miss games in three competitions due to thigh injury
Manchester City looks set to be without star goalkeeper Ederson for a series of key upcoming games. The Brazilian shot-stopper was previously forced off in the second half of the club’s massive match with Liverpool on Sunday. With City holding on to a slim 1-0 lead, Ederson bundled into Reds forward Darwin Nunez inside the box. The foul, which was …
Read More »Barcelona vs Napoli Predictions: Champions League 12/03/24
The Champions League’s round-of-16 second leg brings an electrifying match-up between Barcelona and Napoli to the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. With the aggregate score poised at 1-1 following the first leg, this encounter promises high stakes and intense football action. Let’s dive into the critical aspects of this clash, including predictions on the outcome, potential key players, and strategic insights. …
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