Despite all the recent talks of an imminent contract termination, Paul Pogba reveals his intention to stay at Juventus. The Frenchman has been out of action since September 2023 when it was revealed that he had failed an anti-doping test in Udine. He was later slapped with a four-year suspension which was supposedly the final nail in an already-waning career, …
Read More »Benfica in corruption cauldron again as prosecutors call for club to be banned
October 17 – One of the legendary names of European football, S. L. Benfica, is being investigated for possible match-fixing between 2016 and 2019. The two-time champions of the European Cup have called the accusations “unfounded”. The Portuguese media reported that the indictment had been issued by the public prosecutor’s office who are asking for Benfica to be suspended from …
Read More »Barcelona will prioritise reinforcements across all positions in 2025 – report
According to a report by Gabriel Sans in Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are already preparing for future transfer windows. Interestingly, even though they have not set any specific priorities yet, the club is still creating extensive lists of players with different profiles to be ready for any urgent needs that may arise. For that matter, Hansi Flick and Deco are in …
Read More »Costa Rica and Jamaica lead CNL quarter final challenge to Concacaf’s Big Four seeded nations
October 16 – The USA will face Jamaica in the quarter finals of the Concacaf Nations League next month in a match that has the feeling of a must-win for both nations. The USA are pre-qualified for the home-hosted World Cup in 2026 but need more competitive matches to build a team that will capture the imagination of USA supporters in …
Read More »Reason why Barcelona are chasing €30 million-rated Bundesliga sensation – report
Barcelona’s pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has been ongoing since last summer’s transfer window. Now, with a genuine opportunity to secure his services, the Catalan club appears more determined than ever to bring him. Tah has openly expressed his readiness for a new challenge, and with his contract set to expire in 2025, Barcelona remain interested in signing …
Read More »On this day: Ferguson, Almunia, Pulis, Walcott
Morning, it’s still v quiet, so let’s do a bit of an On This Day Interlull post. October 17th 2004 Alex Ferguson has decided to open his big fat mouth about next week’s Arsenal v United game and has spoken about last season’s contretemps at Old Trafford. According to him, “What Arsenal players did that day was the worst thing …
Read More »Sven Botman return date goes public after Dutchman drops Instagram hint
Despite social media speculation, it remains unlikely that Sven Botman will return to the Newcastle United squad from his injury until at least December. As touched on by the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, the Dutchman teased an impending return on his social media accounts, having needed knee surgery on an ACL issue back in March. Following an Instagram post captioned …
Read More »The untold details of Lionel Messi’s Barcelona debut – Know how it happened
It has been two decades since Lionel Messi first appeared for Barcelona, marking his debut on matchday seven of the 2004-05 La Liga season. Recently, SPORT shared an intriguing story that gives us a look into how Messi’s long-awaited debut came about behind the scenes. The journey leading to Messi’s official debut was full of ups and downs. During the …
Read More »Barcelona eyeing free summer swoop for long-term Real Madrid target
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have set their sights on Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, a player who has long been a key target for Real Madrid. This revelation adds an interesting twist to the transfer market, as Davies’ contractual situation makes him a valuable opportunity for top European clubs, including the Blaugrana. Davies’ current contract with Bayern Munich is …
Read More »Tuchel must bring England a trophy to quell nationality concerns
Thomas Tuchel has been officially unveiled as the next manager of the England national team. The German is just the third non-British permanent head coach in the team’s history. Sweden’s Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italy’s Fabio Capello previously managed the Three Lions earlier this century. The decision to appoint a foreign coach has not exactly been received well by a significant …
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