Liverpool stayed top of the table and there were comeback wins for nearest rivals Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League results today. Brentford had the better of an eight-goal thriller at home to Wolves, while West Ham and Leicester City won at home for the first time. West Ham ended their wretched start to the campaign at home …
Read More »Official: Barcelona squad list to face Deportivo Alaves | La Liga GW9
Barcelona will lock horns with Deportivo Alaves away at the Mendizorroza Stadium tomorrow, hoping to enter into the international break with a healthy lead in the La Liga standings. Ahead of their trip to Vitoria, manager Hansi Flick has announced the squad list of players who will be at his disposal for tomorrow’s match. Frenkie de Jong makes the squad …
Read More »Ronaldo penalty and Mane goal boost hosts in Saudi Pro League
Early Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane goals put Al Nassr on course for a fifth consecutive win in all competitions when the Saudi Pro League side hosted Al Orobah on Saturday. Ronaldo converted from the spot in the 17th after former Hull City, Fulham and Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri was adjudged to have handled inside the box. The five-time …
Read More »Flick talks Yamal, Lewandowski, Szczesny, Pena, Fermin ahead of Alaves vs Barcelona
Barcelona will be gunning for their eighth win of the La Liga season when they take on Luis Garcia Plaza’s Deportivo Alaves on Sunday afternoon away at the Mendizorroza Stadium. The Blaugrana, having lost the last league game against CA Osasuna, bounced back strongly with a victory over Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, and will be …
Read More »Juventus secure gentleman’s agreement with Porto for Francisco Conceicao
Juventus made significant efforts to sign Francisco Conceição from FC Porto during the summer transfer window, but they were unable to complete a permanent deal. As a result, they opted to bring him in on loan for around €7 million, with the expectation that he would return to Portugal at the end of the season. Despite playing only two league …
Read More »Weston McKennie emerges again as comeback star of Juventus
While highs and lows are an inevitable part of football, Weston McKennie seems to be trapped in a never-ending rollercoaster since setting foot at Juventus. The American’s unusual story with the Old Lady dates back to the agonizing COVID-19 period. The Bundesliga was the first top European league to resume action on the pitch. Then-Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici had …
Read More »Josh Sargent heads into USMNT camp fresh off latest goalscoring performance
Josh Sargent will be entering October’s U.S. men’s national team camp on good form. Sargent scored his fourth EFL Championship goal of the season on Saturday as Norwich City defeated Hull City 4-0 at Carrow Road. The USMNT forward was one of four different players to find the back of the net in Saturday’s home triumph for the Canaries. Marcelino …
Read More »Three talking points ahead of Deportivo Alaves vs Barcelona | La Liga GW9
Barcelona return to action one final time before the international break when they face Deportivo Alaves tomorrow afternoon in an early kickoff at Estadio Mendizorroza. Alaves have not been on a good run of form all season, which makes the Catalans the favourites to pick up three points on Sunday. The Vitoria-Gasteiz-based side have won three games in La Liga …
Read More »What does the law say about Juventus terminating Pogba’s contract?
Juventus faces a critical decision regarding Paul Pogba as he has been cleared to return to action next year following the reduction of his doping ban. The Frenchman currently earns up to €10 million per season, making him one of Juventus’ highest earners once he resumes playing. However, Thiago Motta did not include Pogba in his plans when he took …
Read More »Tonali starts and Everton duo miss out – Teams news ahead of 5.30pm kick off
The team sheets are in at Goodison Park, where Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United take on Sean Dyche’s Everton in today’s 5.30pm kick-off. Here are the official line ups, where the home side are without Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaly Mykolenko; two defenders who started in their win over Palace last weekend. Newcastle XI: Pope – Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall – Tonali, Bruno, …
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