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September 19 – Spain’s tactical evolution is one of the standout findings from UEFA’s Euro 2024 Technical Report that details tactical trends and developments from the tournament. The report details that Champions Spain’s approach to wide play has changed since utilising inside-forwards during their 2012 Euro victory, instead opting for wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams who looked to provide …

In a matter of hours, FC Barcelona will step onto the pitch at Stade Louis II for their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League opener against AS Monaco. Having won five in five in La Liga, Hansi Flick’s brigade will be gunning for another victory to kickstart their European campaign. For that to happen, a certain Lamine Yamal will have a key …

Liverpool will look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday when they host Bournemouth at Anfield. Last time out in the league, the Reds suffered their first loss under Arne Slot as Nottingham Forest ran out surprise winners in Merseyside. Match Preview Liverpool Recent Form Up until that loss against Forest, Liverpool won all three …

Karim Adeyemi was one of the wingers Juventus targeted during the last transfer window, and they even held talks with him about a potential move to Turin. Juve appeared to have reached an agreement on personal terms, but the deal stalled as Borussia Dortmund refused to sell unless for a substantial fee. Since then, Juventus has shifted focus to other …

Professional soccer player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested Wednesday morning due to an alleged connection to a massive drug operation. The former Arsenal youth star was detained in Scotland by National Crime Agency (NCA) officials. Emmanuel-Thomas only recently signed with Scottish Championship club Greenock Morton in July. He has one assist in five league matches so far this season. The player’s …

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati reportedly has complete trust in Hansi Flick’s vision and is eager to show he has what he takes to succeed at his boyhood club. Ansu Fati Has Fallen Down The Pecking Order At Barcelona When he first broke through the ranks at Barcelona in 2020, Fati was seen as the next big thing in soccer. Such …

Jamie Gittens looks set to be the latest young English star to forge a promising career at Borussia Dortund. The London-born 20-year-old has made a sensational start to the season, scoring twice off the bench in the Black and Yellow’s 3-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wedensday night. Having also found the net twice in the …

After initially being a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Fulham due to an eye issue, it’s emerged that Alexander Isak now has another issue. In his latest piece for The Mail, Craig Hope reports that the Swedish international has a toe injury that’s left him a doubt for this weekend’s game at Craven Cottage, while Callum Wilson (back) won’t return …

September 19 – The summer transfer window might be shut but off the field FIFA have made a high-profile signing by poaching one of the most respected executives in European football from UEFA. Kevin Lamour, currently UEFA’s deputy general secretary, will step up as FIFA’s chief operating officer on November 1. The 44-year-old Frenchman has amassed an impressive portfolio during …

Former Real Madrid player Guti has recently raised many eyebrows by hailing Lamine Yamal as one of the three best players in the world right now. Now, in yet another media interaction, Guti has doubled down on his praise of Yamal, labelling him as the best player in Spain. Yamal best player in Spain: Guti In an interview with Diario …