In stark contrast to the team’s flying start to La Liga, Barcelona’s first UEFA Champions League clash of the year offered a serious reality check and was anything but simple. Hansi Flick and Co. travelled to France to take on AS Monaco on match day 1 and the Ligue 1 side gave the Spanish leaders a run for their money. …
Read More »Alessandro Buongiorno reveals why he refused to move to Juventus in the summer
Juventus was eager to sign Alessandro Buongiorno this summer and hoped to make him the latest Torino player to join their ranks. They had previously signed Gleison Bremer in a similar fashion, with the Brazilian becoming a key pillar in their defence. Buongiorno has been a standout defender in Serie A for several seasons, delivering impressive performances for Torino. His …
Read More »Barcelona outdone by self-sabotage in Champions League opener
In LaLiga, Barcelona has cruised to success. Four wins in four games have the side at the top of the league with no team inside of three points. It was a different story on a rare Thursday night in the UEFA Champions League. Ten minutes into the contest, a red card to Barcelona center-back Eric Garcia gave Monaco the man …
Read More »The New Orleans Saints are looking to start 3-0 for the first time since 2013
In each of their first two games to start the 2024 season, the Saints have been dominant. Their (45.4) points per game to start the season is the best of any team. The next closest is the Cardinals at (34.5) points per game. To start the season, the Saints were at home vs. the Carolina Panthers. They won convincingly, 47-10 …
Read More »Raya the hero in timid Gunners performance
Arsenal got their European campaign underway by drawing 0-0 with Atalanta away from home in the Champions League. It was a night when the visitors were far from their best, struggling to create much and lacking their usual sharpness in the final third. And it could have been much worse for the North London club after Atalanta won a penalty …
Read More »Zubimendi hopeful of another Liverpool approach?
Martin Zubimendi rejected an offer to join Liverpool in order to stay at Real Sociedad this summer, even though the Merseysiders reportedly didn’t shy away from his €60 million release clause. Now, however, the Spain international regrets his decision, according to Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo. It’s also been said that Zubimendi has made contact with Liverpool, asking them to renew …
Read More »La Liga president confirms Barcelona close to returning to 1:1 rule – ‘The Nike deal is going to help’
Speaking on the Wild Project on YouTube (h/t AS), La Liga president Javier Tebas commended the work done by FC Barcelona in reducing their wage bill. Not stopping at that, he also confirmed that the Catalans are very close to returning to the 1:1 Financial Fair Play rule. This past summer proved to be a tricky one for Barça as …
Read More »Massimo Pavan reveals a limitation the current Juventus team has
Juventus has started the season well, as the Bianconeri aim to make Thiago Motta’s first campaign a success. The team made significant changes to their midfield in the last transfer window, and their defence has looked solid. However, their attack could become a problem area following back-to-back goalless draws in Serie A. Dušan Vlahović has been their primary striker, and …
Read More »Ronaldo Euro coin could be worth $150,000 to collectors
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to be honored in his homeland in a truly unique way. According to reports, Portugal is willing to create a new €7 coin dedicated to the superstar. Becoming the face of a coin is typically reserved for heads of state or royal family members in many nations. Nevertheless, the new coin will feature …
Read More »Jaguars’ Evan Engram could miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury
Two weeks into the 2024 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are 0-2. Both of their losses have been in one-score games. In Week 1, the Jags lost as Miami’s Jason Meyers hit a walk-off 52-yard field goal. Last week, Jacksonville lost 18-13 at home to the Browns. Hours before kickoff last Sunday, Jaguars starting TE Evan Engram injured his hamstring …
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