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I think we need to be careful with things like this and I’m not going to encourage Enzo Maresca to publicly call out his players. But there is a fine line here and perhaps some more transparency is needed in this situation. Calling out a player can backfire, we have seen it happen before. For some players, it can motivate …

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona has started the season with an exciting and entertaining style of play, captivating fans and bringing a sense of joy back to the team.  After a few seasons of disappointing performances, the club is finally seeing a revitalization among its supporters.  So far, those attending matches at Montjuïc have plenty of reasons to cheer, as the team …

On Sunday night’s big Serie A showdown, Inter escaped the capital with a 1-0 victory over Roma courtesy of Lautaro Martinez’s unstoppable strike. However, this important win came at a high cost, as Simone Inzaghi had to pull off two early substitutions. In the 12th minute, Hakan Calhanoglu succumbed to injury, leaving his place to Davide Frattesi. The Turk apparently …

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted he had goosebumps after witnessing the reception Gavi received from the fans as the Spaniard made his long-awaited return after an 11-month injury. The midfielder returned in Barcelona’s 5-1 win against Sevilla in LaLiga to keep them top of the table ahead of Real Madrid. Gavi, who suffered an ACL tear while representing Spain last …

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has been ruled out of the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich, according to Mundo Deportivo.  Garcia, who was unable to feature in Barcelona’s 5-1 win against Sevilla due to discomfort in his right adductor muscle, will also miss Wednesday’s crucial tie. The injury surfaced during the warm-up, forcing him to withdraw from the …

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has always been known as one of world football’s most magical players.  While injuries plagued him until last season, he was exceptional every time he took to the field and has always been one who can crank open defences at his mercy. Under Hansi Flick, however, his role has changed significantly without negating the essence of what …

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has raised concerns about the absence of goal-line technology in women’s football after her team’s 5-2 win over Tottenham in the Women’s Super League. Chelsea took an early lead through Maika Hamano, but controversy struck when Tottenham’s Amanda Nilden scored a contentious goal that levelled the game. Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton, was adamant that the …

Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, has been sidelined with a recent injury.  According to a statement released by the club, the French defender suffered a grade 1 sprain to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and a grade 1/2 sprain in his left ankle during Atletico Madrid’s clash against Leganes on Sunday. The …

While the two clubs will lock horns on the pitch next weekend, Juventus and Inter will also renew their never-ending rivalry on the market as they’re reportedly vying for the services of in-form Empoli defender Ardian Ismajli. The 28-year-old is an Albanian international player who has been building himself a reputation in Italian football since joining Spezia in 2020. After …

In an impressive display, Barcelona showcased their attacking prowess against Sevilla, ending the match with a decisive 5-1 scoreline that highlights their offensive strength.  However, a closer examination of the statistics reveals an interesting twist: the standout performers of the night were not the forwards but rather the two central defenders, Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi. To illustrate their contributions, …