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Erik ten Hag urged his critics to evaluate Manchester United at the end of the season and pointed to their last-gasp draw at Porto tonight as evidence his players have a “strong spirit”. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund put United in the driving seat at the Estadio do Dragao but familiar defensive frailties were again in evidence as …

Liverpool won five of the six matches played in all competitions in September, and nobody who saw them play in those matches will have been surprised by the name of the player chosen by the fans as the Player of the Month at the club – Ryan Gravenberch. But many would’ve been shocked and outraged had told them this would …

Over the years, Barcelona have carved out a name for themselves as one of the best teams in playing through opposition defences with intricate passing systems and players who can break lines with their vision. Set-pieces, however, have never historically been an overwhelming strength for the Catalans. Lionel Messi was indeed a wizard with free-kicks but the club has seldom …

Juventus delivered a remarkable performance in their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig last night, a display that will be discussed at least until their next match. Despite many doubting Juve’s potential this season, both domestically and in Europe, the Bianconeri are proving their critics wrong with solid performances. Under Thiago Motta, Juventus has maintained an unbeaten start to the …

This week, Lee Carsley named a talented England squad that features three elite midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Each of the young stars would be one of the top players in any international team. England is fortunate to have so many top players in the squad, but that also creates a situation. England must take advantage of …

During the 2024 preseason, the Minnesota Vikings were hit with a tough loss on offense. Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy injured his knee and is out for the entire season. That forced Sam Darnold to be the starter in 2024 for Minnesota. Through four games, the team has a perfect 4-0 record.  Their closest game so far was a 31-29 win …

Ange Postecoglou’s decision to place his faith in youth paid off as Tottenham registered their fifth successive win in all competitions – and second in the Europa League – with a 2-1 victory at Ferencvaros. Postecoglou named four teenagers in his side – Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore and debutant Will Lankshear – and they passed the test with …

October 3 – Bundesliga club St. Pauli has unveiled plans to sell shares to a fans cooperative to raise up to €30 million for the purchase of a controlling stake in their stadium, the Millerntor, valued at an estimated €60 million.  The club, dubbed ‘German Football’s Cult Club’ by the Bundesliga themselves, do not accept commercial income from gambling or …

Juventus delivered a classic performance in their 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig, showcasing resilience by overcoming a one-man disadvantage to put on a world-class display. With this stunning performance, the men in black and white reaffirmed that they are on the right track under their new manager, Thiago Motta. Juve has now won both of their Champions League games this …

A potential reunion between Neymar and Barcelona is making waves once again for the summer of 2025. Reports are surfacing about the Brazilian forward’s return to the Catalan club. The 32-year-old Al-Hilal star could be eyeing a move back to Barcelona in 2025 when he becomes a free agent. While this news might sound surprising, the possibility of Neymar donning …