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Former Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano recently addressed claims that Lionel Messi couldn’t be challenged with the same intensity as other players.  In a short interview on the YouTube channel Shoot for Love, Mascherano confidently dismissed these allegations. He explained that during training sessions, Messi was treated just like any other player, even when he was the best on the pitch. …

Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar remains fond of his time in Italian football while Juventus continue to loom on the horizon. The 29-year-old gained fame after joining Sampdoria in January 2016. His exploits at the Luigi Ferraris gained him a big-career step-up, as Inter pounced on his signature in the summer of 2017. The Slovakian became a stalwart at the …

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is edging closer to making his return, with reports suggesting that the club’s staff are ready to give the green light.  Journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Barcelona board is keen to prioritise Gavi’s contract negotiations, viewing him as a vital component of their long-term plans.  Alongside Pedri, Gavi’s new deal is one of the club’s …

Barcelona and Poland forward Robert Lewandowski has expressed frustration with his national teammates following Poland’s 1-3 defeat against Portugal.  At 36, Lewandowski remains Poland’s key player, yet his role with the national team is far less effective than his performances for Barcelona.  The striker, who currently leads La Liga in goals, struggles to showcase his primary strength—finishing—because he rarely receives …

Manuel Neuer’s contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season, and there has been plenty of speculation about the future of the 38-year-old goalkeeper. Recent reports suggested the ex-Germany international would be allowed to leave the Allianz Arena as a free agent, with the club eyeing a potential move for Alisson Becker to replace him. Alisson could, …

Former Juventus manager Antonio Conte reveals how the legendary BBC defensive trio was born under his tutelage. The former Bianconeri captain returned to the club in the summer of 2011 to kickstart a new era after two miserable seventh-place finishes. At the time, the Lecce native found three formidable central defenders at his disposal. So despite starting his campaign with …

Under Gareth Southgate, England reached the finals of the last two European Championships and established themselves as a team that most place among the favourites for the trophy in every major tournament. But with Southgate now gone and the team in the hands of interim coach Lee Carsley, the Three Lions were hit by a hard reality check as Greece …

Juventus and Andrea Cambiaso are keen to prolong their successful collaboration, so both parties have reportedly rejected an offer from Aston Villa. The Genoa youth product has been one of the club’s most consistent performers since last season, thus earning himself the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 24-year-old has attracted interest from Real Madrid since last summer. …

Recent reports from SPORT highlight that Adidas is keen to enhance Lamine Yamal’s brand and reputation, aiming to transform him into a global football star.  In fact, the company is currently working on a logo and trademark for him, potentially named ‘LY304.’  This initiative marks a significant step in Yamal’s career, as he began his partnership with Adidas in February, …

Barcelona are already looking ahead to a future without their current goalkeeping options, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.  Following Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury, Barcelona’s goalkeeping situation has been under scrutiny. With Inaki Pena stepping in temporarily and the signing of Wojciech Szczesny, the club is evaluating its long-term options for the position. In the coming months, the decision-makers at Barcelona …