October 11 – Armed with their new global head of soccer Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull are poised to add a sixth club to their growing football ownership portfolio as the Austrian energy drink giants eye a position in Ligue 2 club Paris FC. Paris FC’s majority shareholder, Pierre Ferracci, will sell a controlling stake (55-56%) to the Arnault family, led …
Read More »Barcelona fully relaxed over €150m-rated jewel’s contract due to already existing pact
Barcelona’s financial situation remains a significant challenge as the club work intensively on renewing contracts, with 11 players’ deals expiring in 2026. The club’s salary cap limitations mean it may be impossible to extend all these contracts, forcing sporting director Deco and coach Hansi Flick to make tough decisions. Starting in November, Barcelona will begin finalizing renewal plans to avoid …
Read More »Juventus to recover one injured player before the Lazio game
Juventus is currently facing an injury crisis, with players like Teun Koopmeiners, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Gleison Bremer all sidelined. This is a significant blow, especially so early in the season, for manager Thiago Motta, who will be eager to ensure his team maintains form despite these absences. However, after the international break, Juventus is set to welcome back a key …
Read More »How is Mbappe fit to play for Madrid but not France?
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the France national, has come under significant criticism in his home country. He is not part of the French national squad for upcoming international fixtures. The controversy surrounding the 25-year-old striker arises from his decision to prioritize his fitness for Real Madrid over representing France. Thus, he raises questions about his commitment …
Read More »Nations League A: Croatia v Scotland
Match Preview Scotland will hope to register their first point in Nations League A, Group 1 when they visit Croatia tomorrow evening. It has been a rough few months for Steve Clarke’s men, who have won just once in their last 14 games – a record that includes defeats to Poland and Portugal in the last international break in September. …
Read More »Exile over and rehab progressed, Juve return to warmer climes of ECA membership
October 11 – In a key development, Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after Italy’s most storied club failed in its bid to create a breakaway European Super League. Juve were one of the last remaining rebels pushing for the creation of a breakaway Super League and had abandoned the ECA in the process. The Super League …
Read More »Barcelona financial document hints at €1.7 million ‘secret signing’ of African gem
Barcelona have quietly secured the signing of promising young striker Ibrahim Diarra, a 17-year-old talent, despite the absence of any official announcement. This news surfaced from a recent report by The Athletic, highlighting how the club has managed to negotiate this significant addition behind the scenes. The outlet mentions that this week, a detailed management report summarising the club’s financial …
Read More »Nottingham Forest fined over VAR comments
Nottingham Forest have been fined £750,000 and warned about their future conduct after posting comments about Video Assistant Referee Stuart Attwell on social media last season. Forest felt they should have been awarded three penalties during a defeat at Everton last season and after the game, they posted on their official X account: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties …
Read More »Barcelona players ‘amazed’ by returning midfielder’s level – ‘He’s like a bull’
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is likely to make his return to action following the international break. While it is uncertain if he will start immediately, there is optimism that he could play a few minutes towards the end of the match against Sevilla. Gavi’s recovery has been impressive, though not without challenges. According to reports from SPORT, he was so determined …
Read More »Why Andrea Agnelli remains an important part of Juventus history
Andrea Agnelli is often associated with a challenging period at Juventus, as some of his decisions, particularly financial ones, came back to haunt the Bianconeri. During his tenure, he was responsible for handing out huge salaries to players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, and other stars. Signing Ronaldo for over €100 million was a major gamble that never fully paid …
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