September 30 – The inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League is poised for kickoff this week with three centralised groups of four clubs each open the group stage to qualify eight teams to the knock-out rounds. Group A action in Wuhan, China, will see Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, the reigning Chinese league champions, open against Abu Dhabi Country Club. Wuhan Jiangda, …
Read More »La Liga club intend to acquire 50% of defender’s rights still owned by Barcelona
Oscar Mingueza was one of Barcelona’s heroes when the team was arguably at its lowest point. Coming up from the academy, the youngster stepped up his game and proved himself as a reliable option under Ronald Koeman. The player eventually left the team for Celta Vigo after it became clear that Xavi Hernandez did not count on him. Two years …
Read More »Report – Vlahovic rejects Juventus idea to extend his contract
Dusan Vlahovic’s contract expires at the end of next season, and he would earn around €12 million net in the last year of his deal. For this campaign, the striker is reportedly set to earn around €10 million per season at the club, which falls outside the latest financial parameters set by Juventus. The Bianconeri are cutting down on their …
Read More »Stones ready to save Man City money by filling Rodri role
Manchester City defender John Stones has proclaimed that he is ready to fill the void in midfield left by the injured Rodri. The Spain international was recently forced off of the pitch during a contentious matchup with Arsenal. City officials then took their time to reveal the extent of the setback. Nevertheless, manager Pep Guardiola informed the press on Friday …
Read More »Colts’ Jonathan Taylor (high-ankle sprain) could miss time after an injury suffered late in Week 4
In four games this season, the Indianapolis Colts are 2-2. They started 2024 with two straight losses and have answered with two straight wins. The Colts beat Chicago 21-16 in Week 4 and the Steelers 27-24 in Week 4. During their game vs. Pittsburgh last Sunday, the team’s starting RB and QB both suffered injuries. Anthony Richardson took a hit …
Read More »Arsenal boss Arteta delighted with King Kai as he scores again to see off PSG
Mikel Arteta hailed Kai Havertz after the forward scored the opening goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain tonight. Havertz nodded in Leandro Trossard’s cross after 20 minutes following some uncertain goalkeeping by Gianluigi Donnarumma. It was the sixth successive game at the Emirates in which the Germany international has scored. Bukayo Saka netted the second 10 …
Read More »Greizmann retires from French team with a record spanning 137 games, 44 goals and a World Cup win
October 1 – France forward Antoine Griezmann has called time on his decade-long international career with his national team, the 33-year-old Atletico Madrid forward announced via Instagram on Monday. Since making his debut against the Netherlands in March 2014, Antoine Griezmann has netted 44 times in 137 appearances for Les Bleus. In the history of the French men’s national team, …
Read More »Inigo Martinez 10, Pedri 10 | Barcelona 5-0 Young Boys: Player Ratings
Barcelona went all out in their second UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday night, putting a staggering four goals past Young Boys and racking up the first win of their European campaign. The carnage started early on the night when Robert Lewandowski scored a simple goal in just the eighth minute. Raphinha doubled the lead in the 34th minute before …
Read More »Juventus lose two players to injuries before Leipzig clash
Juventus has named their squad for the Champions League match against RB Leipzig, and the Bianconeri will be without two players. The men in black and white have been in fantastic form this season and are unbeaten in all competitions. Thiago Motta has his favourites, but he has also rotated his squad significantly so far, and the former midfielder will …
Read More »David Raya proving value to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal each game
It seems like some time ago there was a goalkeeping controversy at Arsenal between David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale. After the English goalkeeper conceded several mistakes, Mikel Arteta put his faith in the Spanish shot-stopper. It was not the smoothest of starts for Raya between the sticks at the Emirates. However, that faith has paid off better than Arteta could …
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