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Former Juventus sporting director Luciano Moggi feels Joshua Zirkzee is the missing link in Thiago Motta’s playing system. The Dutch striker rose to prominence last season under the guidance of the Italo-Brazilian manager at Bologna. So when the coach made the move to Turin, many tipped the 23-year-old to follow suit so they could resume their successful collaboration. Nevertheless, Zirkzee …

Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are two of the most respected managers in the modern game. Both have achieved significant success at the highest levels of European soccer, yet their coaching journeys, philosophies, and achievements are quite different. Both Tuchel and Pochettino began their coaching careers in their native countries, Germany and Argentina, respectively. However, their paths to top-tier management …

A run of one win in six Premier League matches makes the concept of favourable opponents for Manchester United a dubious one right now. Brentford arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday without an away point this season, and a win for United manager Erik ten Hag would carry the added satisfaction of thwarting a counterpart many believe is a candidate …

According to The Athletic, Real Madrid have put Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold at the top of their wish list for the next summer transfer window. The expiration date on the current contract of the England international is moving ever closer, and unless there’s significant change on that front between now and the end of the season, he will leave his boyhood …

After the end of the second international break of the season, Barcelona are set to resume their campaign this weekend, as they take on Sevilla. The Catalans are leading the table heading into the gameweek, with a three-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s big dilemma vs Sevilla As reported by SPORT, Hansi Flick faces a major dilemma regarding …

Juventus have announced an agreement with Azimut who have now become the club’s new sleeve sponsor. The brand’s name will appear on the club’s jersey starting from this Saturday’s Serie A encounter against Lazio at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The Bianconeri released a note on their official website confirming the accord with the company that provides services in asset …

Despite being introduced five years ago, VAR continues to stir debate regarding its use in the league on a weekly basis. The independent Key Match Incidents panel reported 31 incorrect VAR decisions during the 2023-24 season. In June, Premier League clubs overwhelmingly voted 19-1 in favour of keeping VAR, with Wolves prompting the only vote against it. An independent survey …

With the October international break officially drawing to a close, all of Europe’s elite will make their respective returns this weekend. On a Saturday schedule that includes some of Europe’s biggest clubs, we also have a host of eye-catching betting markets that are available. For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have taken a look …

After an impressive start to the new season, Barcelona have a tough road ahead, as they brace themselves for a series of tough contests. The club, therefore, would require the return of their injured players as soon as they can, as coach Hansi Flick looks to have a fully-fledged team before the tough games kick in. Ronald Araujo is among …

Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez is reportedly set to spend additional time on the sidelines, which will see him miss out on the Derby d’Italia clash against Inter at the end of the month. The 26-year-old was one of nine summer signings who joined Thiago Motta’s first team. He made the switch from Fiorentina on loan with an obligation to buy …