Speaking in an interview on Barça One, which ran close to two hours, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the club is proceeding with contract renewals for several key players. The Blaugrana have a number of important players like Gavi, Pedri, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Lamine Yamal whose contracts expire in 2026. Recent reports had suggested that …
Read More »Juventus gets a major injury boost ahead of the Lazio game
Juventus has received a timely boost ahead of their crucial Serie A clash with Lazio this weekend, as Timothy Weah returns to full training following a spell on the sidelines. The American winger has struggled with injuries throughout the season and was forced to miss the last three matches. However, the international break provided him an opportunity to recover, and …
Read More »FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights
The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the case in Portugal, where FIFA …
Read More »Troy Aikman called Cowboys CeeDee Lamb and his WR teammates ‘lazy’
After an embarrassing 47-9 loss at home to the Lions, the Cowboys are 3-3 this season. Dallas started the season 1-2 and they’ve gone 2-1 in their last three. However, Dallas’ offense hasn’t looked right in their last three games averaging (16.3) points. The Cowboys failed to score a touchdown in Week 6 vs. Detroit. Former Cowboys QB and Hall …
Read More »Red Bull and Klopp set to help world’s fifth-richest man enter French football
The richest man in France and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s new employers are on the brink of taking over Paris FC in a move that could turn the second-tier side into rivals to Paris St-Germain. The family holding company of luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault, who is said to be the world’s fifth-richest man with a purported wealth of …
Read More »UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism
October 17 – UEFA have fined the Romanian Football Federation €52,500 for racist fan behaviour during the side’s Nations League clash with Lithuania in September. On top of this, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided to order the partial stadium closure (3,000 adjacent seats) during the next UEFA competition match in which the Romanian Football Federation will …
Read More »Barcelona target’s agent met with Deco earlier this year after meeting Real Madrid
In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona’s interest in Bayern Munich left-back and Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies has come to light earlier today. The Canadian international, whose contract with the German giants expires on June 30, has emerged as a target for the Catalan club for the summer of 2025. Deco already met with Davies’ agents Reports suggested that …
Read More »“It will be a two-horse race.” Roberto Venturato predicts the Serie A title race
Napoli has shown strong form, benefitting from a lighter schedule due to the absence of European commitments, which allows their players more recovery time between matches. This advantage could be pivotal in maintaining consistency throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Inter Milan, with a balanced squad valued higher than Juve’s, is widely regarded as having one of the best chances to claim …
Read More »Will Milan’s Fonseca listen to Pochettino about Pulisic worries?
Christian Pulisic has been a key figure for Milan, cementing his importance in the team’s success under Paulo Fonseca. Since joining the Rossoneri, Pulisic has made himself indispensable, contributing heavily both in goals and assists. However, this reliance on the American winger has come at a cost. It has led to concerns about his physical fitness and the risk of …
Read More »Ndidi ‘safe and well’ after Nigeria airport ordeal – Cooper
Wilfred Ndidi is “in a safe place” and available to play for Leicester City after being stranded overnight in an airport in Libya on Sunday, Foxes manager Steve Cooper has said. Midfielder Ndidi and his Nigeria team-mates had been due to land in the city of Benghzi but were diverted 230km away to Al Abraq, leading to the squad boycotting …
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