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Even after protracted, frustrating negotiations in the summer, Newcastle United are set to continue their pursuit for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, where it’s believed “Crystal Palace will be more willing to sell.” Courtesy of the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, a £50m proposal could see the two clubs get further along in negotiations, with Palace’s ownership group said to understand …

October 4 – Portuguese giants Benfica have reported losses of €31.4 million for the 2023-24 season on turnover of €179 million excluding player transfers. The revenue figure was a drop of 8.6% on the previous year, attributed primarily to a 34% drop in prize money from European club competition income. Benfica exited the Champions League at the group stage having …

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to take a strong stance against Barcelona regarding the ongoing Negreira Case.  According to a recent report from Catalunya Radio, the Madrid club seems determined to pursue the matter further, sparking what can be described as a ‘war’ between the two football giants.  The Negreira Case has been under investigation throughout 2024, with Barcelona being …

October 4 – The Spanish Football Federation have punished Atletico Madrid with a partial stadium closure for three matches. They have also been handed a fine of $50,000 after crowd trouble halted Sunday’s La Liga game against city rivals, Real Madrid, for almost 20 minutes. The referee suspended play after objects were thrown at Real goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, from the …

Marc Casado is having an impressive 2024/25 season, establishing himself as a key figure at FC Barcelona. His performances have not only earned him recognition within the club but also made him a potential candidate for the Spanish national team.  The 21-year-old midfielder is proving to be one of the most exciting players under the management of Hansi Flick, taking …

October 3 – A new set of updated player valuations, this time from Football Benchmark, has put Real Madrid’s  Kylian Mbappé at the top of the most valuable player list at €233.3 million, almost €34 million higher than Erling Haaland. Football Benchmark has updated the valuations of 10,000 players on its platform. The data sees a huge jump of €46 …

Barcelona are actively working on several contract renewals within their youth setup, and one of the most notable cases is that of Unai Hernandez.  In fact, according to a report from SPORT, the club is in talks to extend Hernandez’s contract, which is set to expire in 2025.  Barcelona are particularly keen to avoid a repeat of the situation they …

October 3 – Inter Miami won their second major trophy and 1st MLS Supporters Shield after beating the Columbus crew 3-2, thanks to two goals from the GOAT, Lionel Messi. With two matches left in the regular season Inter Miami still have the opportunity to break the league’s points record of 73 set by the New England Revolution in 2021. …

The English Football Association (FA) is taking its time to pursue a new head coach for the national team as Lee Carsley oversees things. Former Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate stepped down from the position in July after failing to triumph at Euro 2024. With Southgate at the helm, England, just as they did in 2021, finished runners-up in the …

Real Madrid forward Endrick says outside criticism following a defeat does not affect him. Endrick, who made his move to Madrid from Palmeiras this summer, became the club’s youngest player to start in a Champions League match at the age of 18 years and 73 days during Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat against Lille. But without Kylian Mbappe on the field from …