[ad_1] Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez’s statements in the press after the win against Napoli earlier this month caused quite the wave. Responding to an article from a journalist, Ramon Besa, who had termed the Blaugrana as the ‘buffoons of the Champions League’, the 44-year-old tactician had hit out, saying: “I told the players to stay calm, nobody was going to …
Read More »Kobbie Mainoo is becoming undroppable for United and England
[ad_1] Teenage phenom Kobbie Mainoo is quickly becoming a fan-favorite player for both Manchester United and the England national team. The midfielder essentially burst onto the scene as a relatively unknown 18-year-old prospect just a few months ago. He grabbed his official Premier League debut in February of 2023, but an ankle injury kept him on the sidelines at the …
Read More »Remembering Chelsea’s 2016/17 Premier League title triumph – Talk Chelsea
[ad_1] The Premier League title race this season is heating up nicely, with three teams in genuine contention to finish top of the pile. Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are currently fighting it out in a three way battle to claim the 2023/24 league crown in what could be a season to remember. The favourites for the 2023/24 Premier League title …
Read More »Luton Town turn to Kitman Labs to make data worker harder in battle to stay up
[ad_1] March 27 – Kitman Labs have added Luton Town to their growing football partnership portfolio. The Luton agreement follows the Premier League deal with Kitman Labs to introduce the Football Intelligence Platform to all Academies late last year. The data specialists are now branching out to individual clubs with their performance data solutions. Kitman Labs say that the centralisation of …
Read More »Erling Haaland’s father spotted in Barcelona amid transfer links
[ad_1] Just yesterday, we shared news of Barcelona’s strategy to thwart Real Madrid’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappe as the team from Catalan has set its sights on a hefty investment in Manchester City’s forward, Erling Haaland, for the summer of 2025. A recent intriguing development in that regard unfolded with the surprise appearance of Alf-Inge Haaland in Barcelona, reports SPORT. …
Read More »Juventus continue to scout Bayern Munich midfielder
[ad_1] Leon Goretzka has emerged as an impressive midfield target for Juventus in recent weeks, with the Bianconeri keen on securing his signature. The German midfielder has showcased exceptional form for Bayern Munich over several seasons. However, his rapport with manager Thomas Tuchel has been less than ideal, leading to struggles on the pitch. As a result, there are indications …
Read More »MLS refs to return to work this weekend with new 7-year pay deal
[ad_1] March 27 – Major League Soccer referees will return to work this weekend after ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement that ends a 37-day dispute which saw replacement referees in place to start the season. The seven-year agreement between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) runs through 2030 and is the longest labour deal …
Read More »Kenyan FA on brink of suspension after court orders postponement of AGM
[ad_1] March 27 – FIFA have threatened the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) with suspension after a local court postponed the federation’s annual general meeting. In a letter signed by FIFA’s chief of member associations Jean-Marie Kenny, the world federation demands that the FKF stage their AGM soon so that elections can be organised later this year, expressing “great concern” about …
Read More »Free agent J.K. Dobbins has recovered nicely from a torn Achilles
[ad_1] To begin the 2023 season, J.K. Dobbins was the starting RB for the Ravens. The 25-year-old played only eight games in 2022 due to injury. Baltimore was optimistic that Dobbins could stay healthy and have a productive season. However, the former second-round pick tore his Achilles in Week 1. It was a devastating loss for the Ravens and Dobbins …
Read More »England flagging, Germany find form, Brazil put on the style as Argentina on cruise control
[ad_1] March 27 – As the international break draws to a close and players return to club football for the business end of the season, national sides tested the waters across a host of international friendlies that could send shockwaves across the next FIFA World Rankings update in April. March’s round of fixtures also presented the opportunity for Nike and …
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