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Barcelona did not reinforce the right-back position during the summer transfer window despite trying to rope in Joao Cancelo, and later on Marc Pubill. The Financial Fair Play situation at the club made it impossible for the Blaugrana to bring in a reinforcement. As such, manager Hansi Flick has continued with Jules Kounde as his preferred starter in the position …

Morning all. There’s a lot of chatter about Man City this morning, and the case – separate from the 115 charges – about the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction rules. The way it’s being reported in some outlets, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a slam-dunk victory for City. There is a stark difference between what actually happened, and …

Jonathan Tah was one of Barcelona’s key defensive targets during the summer transfer window. However, the club were not able to sanction a move due to economic challenges. Despite missing out, though, Barcelona have maintained interest in Tah, knowing his contract at Bayer Leverkusen expires at the end of the season. Real Madrid to compete with Barcelona for Tah However, …

According to a report by Sergi Sole in Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s board of directors will present the budget for the 2024-25 season to the club’s shareholders during the Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday, 19th October.  The outlet suggests that the proposed budget will amount to €893 million, which is €1 million less than the revenue recorded in the 2023-24 financial …

Despite having limited resources, Hansi Flick has done a fantastic job at Barcelona so far, getting the best out of each and every individual. This has been particularly evident in the midfield unit, where the German now has excess options to choose from, especially with de Jong returning to full fitness. Hansi Flick eyeing move for old Xavi target However, …

Journalist Carles Fite recently revealed an insightful conversation he had with a Barcelona training coach, shedding light on Lamine Yamal’s development as a player.  While the young forward is widely regarded as highly talented and nearly perfect in terms of footballing ability, there is one area where he still needs improvement – managing his frustrations. In an interview with Onze, …

October 8 – The owner of the Bulgaria’s Spartak Varna, Pavlin Nikolov, has withdrawn from the club for the second time in a month and pulled all his financing . Nikolov came into conflict with the team’s fans and threatened to leave Spartak if the supporters of the club from Varna did not stop interfering in the club’s affairs. The …

In a major development, FC Barcelona have revealed in its annual financial report for the 2023-24 financial year that Sergio Aguero has submitted a conciliation notice claiming €3 million. The former Argentine striker alleges that the club owes him this amount following his abrupt retirement in 2021 due to a heart condition that ended his playing career prematurely. What drove …

October 8 – As a second hurricane barrels towards Florida, Wolverhampton Wanderers in timing that resembles their current Premier League form, have officially named ‘Visit Lauderdale’ as their destination partner for 2024/25.  In July, current Wolves manager, Gary O’Neil led his team to Fort Lauderdale, FLA. and the inaugural, Stateside Cup, where they played German Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig. The …

October 8 – Late last week the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) announced that Angel City FC would be punished for circumventing the league rules around salary caps. The most valuable franchise in the NWSL, worth an estimated $250 million, was fined $200,000 and docked three points in the 2024 standings. As well as the monetary punishment, co-founder and CEO, …