Mark Bullingham says the FA “owed it to the players and the country” to appoint Thomas Tuchel instead of an English coach. Tuchel will become just the third foreign coach to manage England after the FA opted for the German tactician as Gareth Southgate’s successor, hailing him as the “best possible candidate” for the role. The likes of Eddie Howe, …
Read More »16-year-old Newcastle signing named in top 20 Premier League talents – One to watch
Newcastle and Ireland U-17s talent Rory Finneran is one of the 20 names listed in The Guardian’s annual ‘Next Generation’ list, designed to highlight future stars in each Premier League team. The 16-year-old, who signed from Blackburn over the summer, has been named alongside the likes of Manchester City’s Stephen Mfuni and Chelsea Shumaira Mheuka as one of the best …
Read More »FIFA plugs in computer giant Lenovo in for two World Cup deal
October 16 – FIFA have signed Chinese computer giant Lenovo as a global sponsor for the next two World Cups, the men’s 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Women’s World Cup, both of which will be played in the Americas. Lenovo will be designated FIFA’s Official Technology Partner. The sponsorship was unveiled on stage at Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation …
Read More »Barcelona not worried about key player’s physical condition ahead of Sevilla clash
Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski returned to the Catalan capital earlier today after finishing his international assignment with Poland. The 36-year-old came back carrying a knock after being on the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Croatia’s goalkeeper during their UEFA Nations League match last night. Naturally, there have been speculations about his fitness and physical condition, with reports even …
Read More »Alaves vs Valladolid Predicted Lineups: La Liga Primera
The La Liga clash between Alaves and Real Valladolid on Friday evening promises to be a fascinating encounter as both teams look to halt poor runs of form. Alaves come into the game having lost their last three matches, but despite these setbacks, they’ve had a relatively positive start to the season, sitting in 13th place with 10 points from …
Read More »Douglas Luiz will get another chance to prove his worth against Lazio
Douglas Luiz is currently the Juventus summer signing who has faced the most challenges since joining the Bianconeri. Once hailed as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, Luiz’s arrival in Turin was met with excitement and optimism from Old Lady supporters, who believed they were acquiring a top-tier player. The Brazilian completed his transfer in June while …
Read More »Excitement of Reece James latest injury return clouded in caution – Talk Chelsea
Chelsea captain Reece James is back in full training once again. And as it always does, it brings pure excitement amongst the Chelsea fan base. I couldn’t help feeling excited too when I saw the images going around yesterday. We all know the quality and difference a fit Reece James can make. He’s also our club captain, whether some of …
Read More »Thomas Tuchel aims to convince England fans he can lead Three Lions to World Cup glory
New England boss Thomas Tuchel apologised for having a German passport but has vowed to win over fans sceptical of his appointment. Tuchel has signed a deal that will see him lead the Three Lions to the end of the 2026 World Cup cycle, although he revealed he and Football Association (FA) chiefs will then sit down to map out …
Read More »Real Madrid want to sign Alphonso Davies
Real Madrid are interested in signing Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies in the summer of 2025, according to Fichajes. Davies, who can operate as a left-back or as a winger, is out of contract at German giants Bayern at the end of the season, and La Liga powerhouse Madrid are keen on snapping him up on a free transfer. Davies …
Read More »A milestone in history: 20 years since Lionel Messi’s Barcelona debut
20 years ago, today, marked a special moment for Barcelona as Lionel Messi made his competitive debut with the club. On October 16, 2004, the then 17-year-old came on as a substitute in a derby against Espanyol at Montjuic, replacing the club’s current sporting director, Deco in the 82nd minute. Despite Barcelona’s injury woes, which sidelined players like Jorquera, Gabri, …
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