[ad_1] Mark McKenzie has been a stalwart in Belgian side Genk’s backline since arriving in 2021, but reportedly could be on the move to England in the latest chapter of his club career. McKenzie is on the radar of Premier League side West Ham United, multiple Belgian outlets reported Thursday. The former Philadelphia Union homegrown defender’s current contract with Genk …
Read More »Textor to face Brazilian sports court over allegations that corruption cost Botafogo 2023 title
[ad_1] April 4 – Botafogo owner John Textor could face up to a year’s suspension as he goes on trial at Brazil’s top sports court for failing to provide evidence for his claims of match-fixing in the Brazilian league. The American will face a disciplinary panel trial on April 15 at the Superior Court of Sport for Football. Textor has …
Read More »Atalanta sets asking price for one of Juventus targets
[ad_1] Juventus has added several Atalanta players to their shopping list ahead of the end of this season. Max Allegri’s side admires how La Dea develops players and aims to invest in some of them. Teun Koopmeiners, Ederson, and Giorgio Scalvini are all on the radar of the Old Lady due to their outstanding performances for the Bergamo side. The …
Read More »Barcelona president sends a message to the locker room ahead of PSG mega-match
[ad_1] Ahead of Barcelona’s all-important UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain, club president Joan Laporta has assured that the entire team is motivated. Laporta added no one is feeling the pressure at the moment. Rather, everyone is looking forward to the game in Paris with immense joy. “The truth is that we are in a sweet moment, …
Read More »Spanish FA orders partial closure of Getafe stadium after racist insults
[ad_1] April 4 – Spanish top-flight club Getafe have been ordered to partially close their central stand for three matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the racial and xenophobic abuse suffered by Sevilla manager Quique Sánchez Flores and player Marcus Acuna (pictured) in Saturday’s league game. Referee Iglesias Villanueva stopped the match in the 68th minute as part of La Liga’s protocol …
Read More »La Masia defender unlikely to return to Barcelona this summer
[ad_1] Barcelona parted ways with a plethora of players on loan arrangements during the summer transfer window last year. One such player who was offloaded by the Blaugrana was Chadi Riad, who signed for Real Betis on a season-long loan deal with a €3 million purchase option. The Moroccan international, a product of La Masia, has established himself as a …
Read More »Chelsea defend Gallagher over mascot criticism
[ad_1] April 4 – Chelsea have condemned abuse of their England international midfielder Conor Gallagher after he was criticised for appearing not to acknowledge a high five from a black child moments before a Premier League match. The footage was taken in the tunnel at Stamford Bridge before Saturday’s game against Burnley with children lining up to escort players on …
Read More »‘Breaking news’ as FFP changes are proposed – Good news in Newcastle and Saudi PIF?
[ad_1] Newcastle United may be one step closer to winning their battle against FFP restrictions as it has emerged that the league’s clubs are considering abolishing points deductions in favour of a luxury tax. Breaking the news on Thursday, Mail Sport’s Mike Keegan revealed that Premier League clubs, who set the rules they have to abide by through a vote, have …
Read More »Barcelona’s 22-year-old youngster in line for a first-team spot next season – report
[ad_1] Julian Araujo appears to be a man on a mission. Formerly of LA Galaxy, the young defender was one of many players who had to settle for a loan move away from Barcelona last summer. Araujo joined Las Palmas to gain some experience in European football, but most importantly, to prove himself to Barcelona. As we approach the final …
Read More »Barcelona can sign long-term target from Manchester City for £50 million this summer
[ad_1] Barcelona will head into the 2024 summer transfer window with clear intentions about their spending. The idea is to restore some depth in attack by bringing in a left-winger, while also reinforcing the defence with a full-back or two. However, the biggest area of concern is still midfield, with the holding midfield position crying out for a replacement. Even …
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