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Erik ten Hag has no concerns over being sacked by Manchester United and again pleaded for more time. United’s season took another turn for the worse yesterday with a demoralising 3-0 defeat at home to Tottenham. Ten Hag felt the 42nd-minute dismissal of captain Bruno Fernandes was pivotal but, even with 11 men on the field, United looked disorganised and …

Barcelona are reportedly planning ahead for next season, with Mundo Deportivo revealing that the club is actively searching for a new right-back.  While Jules Kounde has been solid in this position so far, covering every minute of the current campaign, the club is already thinking about long-term solutions. As things stand, Kounde has cemented his spot as Barcelona’s first-choice right-back. …

Jorge Mendes, one of the most influential agents in football, has added another promising Barcelona talent from La Masia to his roster. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Mendes has now taken 12-year-old Adam Qaroual under his wing.  Qaroual, who plays for Barcelona’s U-13 team, has already made a name for himself with his impressive skills and vision on the …

Newcastle United collected a deserved point on Saturday against the Premier League Champions in a performance that, on another day, could’ve perhaps resulted in all three.  Here are our five key takeaways from our 1-1 draw with Man City. Running down the wing…up front Basking in the glow of a pregame Wor Flags display, and a reported new contract, Anthony …

It is perhaps needless to say that Barcelona have witnessed a major improvement in their performance compared to last season. One key highlight of the Hansi Flick era so far is the way how each and every individual has stepped up and has tried to improve his tally from the last campaign. The likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine …

Despite being dealt multiple injuries to star players, Barcelona have done exceedingly well in La Liga this season. The Catalans have won seven out of their eight matches, though they were beaten 4-2 in their most recent game against CA Osasuna. Nevertheless, Barcelona have a comfortable eight-point lead over rivals Real Madrid heading into October, and this wouldn’t have been …

Ferran Torres started for Barcelona in their disappointing 4-2 loss against Osasuna, and the reaction from fans was far from positive.  Torres, who has had a turbulent spell at Barcelona since arriving from Manchester City, once again found himself under fire.  Despite being given the starting opportunity, the young forward failed to make an impact, leaving both fans and critics …

September 27 – Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic has been charged by the Football Association with violent conduct after allegedly biting Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck. The incident occurred late in the goalless draw after Beck, who is on loan from Liverpool, kicked out at Duane Holmes 89 minutes into Sunday’s Lancashire derby at Preston’s Deepdale Stadium, causing a …

September 27 – Blockchain specialists Chiliz Group have launched Chiliz Sports, a sports marketing agency that will focus on creating business opportunities between the sports and crypto industries. With crypto and blockchain sponsorships retuning en masse to football, the new agency is positioning itself to advise and connect companies from both the sports and crypto worlds to find ways to …

September 27 – Despite a surge in women’s football participation with 4.4 million playing regularly across the UK, and 41% of women’s football clubs in the UK only being created in the last four years, research by Unilever’s antiperspirant brand Sure UK has found women’s football at a non-professional level still faces on-going equality challenges both on and off the pitch. …