The international break is over and Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media this morning ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Brighton at St James’ Park. On the injury front, the good news is that Alexander Isak’s toe has “fully healed.” The Swede has “looked good” in training this week and is set to return to the side against the …
Read More »Xavi shares words of encouragement for Barcelona boss Hansi Flick after special meeting
Former Barcelona manager Xavi recently had a chance to reconnect with the current head coach, Hansi Flick. In a show of support for his successor, Xavi took to social media on Friday to share a photo of their meeting, where his children, Asia and Dan, were also present. He expressed his well wishes for Flick, wishing him good luck in …
Read More »Valeri Bojinov reveals why Vlahovic did not play for Serbia in international break
Dusan Vlahovic has been enjoying a rich vein of form for Juventus recently, showcasing his striking capabilities and contributing significantly to the team’s efforts in Serie A. Despite his impressive performances at the club, Vlahovic made the intriguing decision to skip the recent international window with the Serbian national team. This choice has raised eyebrows, especially considering Serbia’s depth of …
Read More »Lamine Yamal picks his top five U-23 stars in La Liga – Know who made the cut
Lamine Yamal has recently named the five best players under 23 years old in La Liga. The young Barcelona star, known for his talent and sharp eye for the game, has highlighted five players who he believes are among the brightest young talents in Spanish football today. First on his list was Firmin Lopez, his Barcelona teammate. Fermin has shown …
Read More »Deco talks Yamal, Olmo, Messi, Ronaldinho, Flick, Xavi, de la Fuente – ‘Problem is not him’
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has addressed the recent injury to Lamine Yamal, emphasizing that Spain’s national team head coach, Luis de la Fuente, should not be held responsible. Yamal had to leave Spain’s training camp during the October international break due to physical discomfort and the incident has ignited discussions regarding the demanding schedule players face in today’s football landscape. …
Read More »Newcastle midfielder set to accept unlikely offer from former Toon boss – Report
Reports indicate that Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden, previously on loan at QPR, looks set to accept an invitation to play under a former Toon boss in Steve McClaren. Hayden could soon find himself playing for the Jamaican National Team, currently managed by none other than Steve McClaren, after seemingly accepting an offer to switch international allegiances from England to Jamaica. …
Read More »Messi talks Barcelona, Inter Miami, 2026 World Cup – ‘Achieved much more than I had dreamed’
Lionel Messi was present at a recent award ceremony hosted by MARCA, where he spoke about his love for Barcelona. Messi also reflected on his successes, both at the club and international levels. He was also asked whether or not he would participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The award ceremony took place just after October 16, which …
Read More »Villarreal superstar ‘crazy’ about playing for Barcelona, have rejected Premier League move
Journalist German Bona has revealed through SPORT that Villarreal star Alex Baena is crazy to join Barcelona, to the point that he has turned down offers from Premier League clubs. In fact, Baena’s sole focus is on joining his dream club, Barcelona. He has made it clear that he does not intend to leave Villarreal unless it is for a …
Read More »Waiting for press conference fitness updates
Good morning. A very quick Friday blog. Mikel Arteta meets the press this morning ahead of our game against Bournemouth tomorrow, with a number of fitness/injury issues on the minds of fans. Unquestionably he will be reticent to give too much information away, but on the agenda: Bukayo Saka – after his hamstring issue for England Gabriel Martinelli – calf …
Read More »Bundesliga side prefer to sell €130 million-rated midfielder to Barcelona or Real Madrid
In a surprising development, Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly more inclined to sell their talented midfielder, Florian Wirtz, to either Barcelona or Real Madrid rather than letting him join their Bundesliga rivals, Bayern Munich. This information comes from SPORT, highlighting that the German club is keen on preventing Wirtz from strengthening a direct competitor. Recent reports from Germany suggest that Wirtz …
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