Kenan Yildiz’s recent dip in form has raised concerns at Juventus, especially after a strong start to the season where he thrived in the number ten role behind Dusan Vlahovic. Initially, Yildiz displayed great promise, contributing creatively and playing with confidence. However, the arrival of Teun Koopmeiners, who has taken over the central attacking midfield position, has pushed Yildiz out …
Read More »Ex-player adds to growing list of women abused by for Fulham-owner Al Fayed
October 21 – Mohamed Al Fayed who owned Fulham, and the luxury department store, Harrods, has been accused of sexually assaulting the former captain of the women’s team, Ronnie Gibbons. Fayed, who passed away in 2023 aged 94, has been accused of multiple rapes by former employees of Harrods in a decades-long reign of terror. Gibbons, 20 at the time, …
Read More »Liverpool want Barcelona superstar to replace exit-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool are actively seeking a replacement for their right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is linked with a potential move to Real Madrid in the upcoming winter transfer window. In response to this looming exit, the Reds have turned their attention to Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as a possible solution, reports Fichajes. The young Frenchman has captured the interest of the club …
Read More »NWSL vs LigaMX. Inaugural W Champions Cup reaches semi-final stage
October 21 – The inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup has reached the semi-final stage with two Mexico vs USA match-ups and the final and third place match to be played at a centralised venue in May 2025. Mexico’s Tigres Femenil and Club America Femenil topped the group play and will see Tigres meet Portland Thorns from the NWSL while Club America will face NJ/NY Gotham …
Read More »Lionel Messi wants Barcelona forward to join him at Inter Miami – report
In a surprising development, reports from Fichajes reveal that Lionel Messi is keen on bolstering his Inter Miami squad by pursuing the signing of Barcelona’s 21-year-old forward Ansu Fati. Ansu, just 21 years old, has faced several challenges during his time at Barcelona. Despite being viewed as one of Spain’s brightest football prospects, his journey has been fraught with difficulties. …
Read More »Irish sports minister calls for more Euro 2028 game in the Republic
October 21 – Irish Culture and Sports Minister Catherine Martin said that she would like to see more matches of the joint-hosted 2028 European Championships be hosted in the Republic. The 2028 Euros will be held across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with Dublin scheduled to host six matches at the Aviva Stadium. The reason for this interest in more …
Read More »Exit-bound Barcelona midfielder has turned things around in just four matches
Pablo Torre has created quite the stir at Barcelona, proving his worth to Hansi Flick with impressive performances in a mere five matches. In the match against Sevilla, Torre came on in the last 15 minutes, replacing Lamine Yamal and despite the short time on the pitch, he made an immediate impact, scoring two goals. His performance has presented Flick …
Read More »CAF refuses to account for missing $16m of expenses
October 21 – African football has been hit by further scandal after auditors looking at the books of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discovered missing expense claims. The audit and compliance committee has claimed that more than $16 million of “unrecognized expenses” were not included in official accounts. What this means in the larger scheme of CAF accounting is …
Read More »‘Dreaming about this for months’ – Barcelona hero speaks after 11 months of absense
Gavi made a memorable return at Montjuic after a lengthy absence due to injury. The young Barcelona midfielder had been sidelined for 335 days because of a serious knee injury, but he made his comeback in stunning fashion during Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Sevilla. This match not only marked Gavi’s return but also reminded fans of his immense talent and …
Read More »Barcelona ace ‘delighted’ to be working with his competitor – ‘Will help us a lot’
Barcelona’s goalkeeper Inaki Pena retained his spot in the starting line-up during the team’s 5-1 victory over Sevilla. Although he did not keep a clean sheet, he demonstrated strong performances, building his confidence for future matches. His inclusion in this game highlighted his ongoing growth and development, which will be crucial as the season progresses. Happy to work alongside Szczesny …
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