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Barcelona has faced significant challenges this season with a series of injuries affecting key first-team players, particularly in midfield. This predicament has forced the club to rely on young talent from its renowned academy, La Masia. That struggle has helped shore up the depth and development of young players. One such move was the acquisition of 18-year-old midfielder Pedro Soma …

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said his team did not give a “good feeling” during the defeat to LOSC Lille, calling it his biggest worry. He also noted the deficiencies in Los Blancos’ game but hoped that they would learn from the setback. Carlo Ancelotti Worried By Real Madrid’s Defeat to Lille Reigning champions Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 …

Harry Maguire came off the bench to rescue Manchester United, and beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag, by grabbing a last-gasp equaliser in a pulsating 3-3 draw at Porto. The England defender headed home in stoppage time to snatch a point for the visitors, who looked as though they were heading for another defeat after Porto hit back from 2-0 down …

October 3 – A court in Argentina has authorised plans for the relocation on “humanitarian and emotional” grounds of Diego Maradona’s remains from a private cemetery so they can be placed at a public mausoleum under construction in Buenos Aires. The court issued the ruling at the request of Maradona’s children. The 1986 World Cup winner died aged 60 in …

The official Juventus website provided us with the most interesting stats and facts registered from last night’s heroic victory over RB Leipzig in the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. The Bianconeri found themselves trailing 2-1 at the hour mark while being a man down following Michele De Gregorio’s dismissal. Nevertheless, Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceiao still managed …

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz will likely be one of the marquee transfer targets next summer. After all, the attacking midfielder is generally regarded as one of the top players in his position in all of Europe. This is even though the Germany international only just turned 21 back in May. Wirtz was an essential piece to Leverkusen’s shock triumph …

Besides the 28-6 loss in Week 1, the Giants have played in a one-score game. However, New York only has one win in three hard-fought contests. In Week 2, the Giants lost 21-18 to the Commanders in a game they could have won. The Giants bounced back in Week 3 with a 21-15 win vs. the Browns.  New York lost …

Christopher Nkunku celebrated his recall to the France squad with a goal as Chelsea’s much-changed team crushed Gent 4-2 in the Conference League tonight. Nkunku was named in Les Bleus’ squad for the games with Israel and Belgium earlier in the day after proving his fitness following an injury-ravaged first season at Stamford Bridge. And he again showed his eye …

October 3 – Senegal coach Aliou Cissé, who led his country to an Africa Cup of Nations title and the past two World Cup tournaments, has lost his job seemingly after government intervention. Local reports say the Senegalese FA cited a government request not to renew his contract. Cissé was nearing 10 years in charge of the Teranga Lions that included …

Former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has expressed his delight with the new spirit at the club following their remarkable win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Juventus put in a performance that will have their fans beaming with pride for weeks. While their earlier home victory against PSV was promising, it did not fully convince critics that Juve could …