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US investor Mario Gabelli has reportedly made an opening offer to acquire a minority stake in Serie A club Monza. The American is the founder and CEO of Gabelli Asset Management Company Investors (GAMCO). The club, currently owned by the Berlusconi family’s Fininvest, is actively seeking a business partner to aid in its development. Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport …

Barcelona’s offices are pressed to close renewals in the coming months just considering the long list of players who are on the final two years of their contracts. The administration is burning the midnight oil to ensure that they preserve as much talent as possible while also staying conservative on the salary front. One such player whose future is partially …

Barcelona’s youngsters have taken Europe by storm and have struck up a formidable partnership with the veterans in the dressing room. Together, the Catalan outfit are Europe’s most potent attacking side and arguably the most complete team this season. After all, to pull off the results they have with a long injury list is no mean feat. As a result …

Greece will face Ireland this Sunday in the UEFA Nations League, with both teams aiming to solidify their positions in Group B2. Greece are riding high, having won their last four matches, including an incredibly impressive 2-1 victory over England at Wembley. They lead their Nations League group with a perfect record and will look to maintain momentum. Ireland, on …

Brazil needed an 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique to seal a 2-1 win over Chile in their South American World Cup qualifier. Under-pressure coach Dorival Junior’s team fell behind when veteran striker Eduardo Vargas headed past goalkeeper Ederson. Brazil struggled to create clear chances, but managed to equalize through Igor Jesus, who came on as a replacement for injured …

Having enjoyed a meteoric rise in his still fledgling career, Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal continues to make headlines. The 17-year-old sensation has become the face of the team, both for Barça and Spain, and as such has seen his market value shoot through the roof to €150 million. Now, the teenage sensation has been handed another reward by …

Finland will be looking to bounce back in their UEFA Nations League clash against England, having suffered a series of defeats, including a recent 2-1 loss to the Republic of Ireland. The Finnish side has now lost four matches in a row, including a 2-0 loss to England in September. England, led by interim manager Lee Carlsey, are also reeling …

Barcelona’s young defender, Pau Cubarsi, has opened up about his admiration for former captain Carles Puyol, citing him as a key source of inspiration.  Cubarsi aspires to embody Puyol’s personality. He views the former Barcelona captain as a true leader who supports his teammates through good and bad times. “My goal is to have Puyol’s personality and leadership both on …

Lionel Messi made his return to international duty as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw against Venezuela in a South American World Cup qualifier. Captain Messi, 37, fully recovered from an injury sustained in the Copa America final against Colombia in July, was brilliant in setting up Otamendi on a drenched pitch to open the scoring 13 minutes after …

After over five months out on the sidelines, FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong finally made his comeback to on-field action earlier this month. The 27-year-old, having sufficiently recovered from his ankle injury, came on as a substitute in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League and played around 15 minutes. A few days later, the …