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Juventus manager Thiago Motta could be set to entrust his young contingent for Saturday’s big clash against Lazio. The Bianconeri will resume their campaign following the international break by hosting the Biancocelesti at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Nevertheless, Motta will have to do without a host of key players, mainly the injured Gleison Bremer, Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners and …

October 17 – For the first time in five years, Mexico have beaten their northern neighbours, USA, and to make it all the sweeter, by the scoreline of ‘Dos a Cero’, 2-0. Raúl Jiménez, who has been in great form for Fulham in the English Premier League, and César Huerta stopped El Tri’s seven-match winless streak by scoring in the …

Barcelona’s upcoming home match against Sevilla is set to be a memorable occasion for Jules Kounde. The defender will not only be facing his former club but will also be celebrating a significant milestone: his 100th game for FC Barcelona.  It must be noted that Kounde joined Barcelona in 2022 with the intention of strengthening the team’s centre-back position. However, …

October 17 – The gambling industry that has had its hooks into the clubs, players, and fans of the Premier League will have to face a future without their names and logos plastered over the front of jerseys (sleeve partnerships are exempt). Since 1977, the English Football Association has let clubs sell off the retail space on the front of …

In an interesting insight shared by Jordi Gil in SPORT, it has come to light that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is very desperate to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the upcoming winter transfer window.  This season has been particularly challenging for Manchester United, who find themselves in a precarious situation. The ongoing struggles have once again …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …