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Thiago Motta is undoubtedly an offensive-minded manager, and his Juventus team has been playing some impressive football this season. When fans learned he would take over and make the team more exciting to watch, some feared it would come at the expense of their defensive solidity. However, Juve has actually looked more solid at the back than they did under …

Manchester United officials have a fairly massive dilemma on their hands at the moment as candidates line up to replace manager Erik ten Hag. After enduring one of their worst Premier League campaigns last year, the club has once again started slowly this season. The Red Devils currently sit 13th in the English top-flight standings following a recent 3-0 defeat …

Christian McCaffrey’s injury may be more serious than first thought, as reports out of San Francisco suggest that the Niners running back has tendonitis in both Achilles.  McCaffrey Return Date Unknown There is no doubt that the most talked about injury in San Francisco – or indeed the whole league – right now is Christian McCaffrey, who is yet to …

Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham has been overturned after Manchester United appealed the decision. Fernandes was sent-off by referee Chris Kavanagh after 42 minutes of Sunday’s 3-0 defeat for a tackle on Spurs midfielder James Maddison. The VAR failed to overturn Kavanagh’s original call, forcing United to play for the remaining 48 minutes with 10 men. Spurs, who were …

October 1 – Atletico Madrid have imposed a permanent stadium ban on a fan who police identified as throwing an object on to the pitch during Sunday’s LaLiga match against local rivals Real Madrid that was halted for 15 minutes. Fans threw missiles including lighters and plastic bottles towards Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after the visitors took the lead in …

Nico Gonzalez, who is in his second season at Porto after arriving in 2023 from FC Barcelona for €8.5 million, is experiencing his best moments as a player in Portugal. In nine matches across all competitions, the former La Masia midfielder has scored three goals and provided two assists. It is worth noting that Barcelona have a buyback option for …

Dinamo Zagreb aim to bounce back from their recent heavy defeat as they welcome Monaco to Stadion Maksimir in this Champions League group stage encounter. With Monaco flying high both domestically and in Europe, the Croatian side faces a tough challenge. Dinamo Zagreb Recent Form Dinamo Zagreb are struggling with inconsistency, having won just one of their last five matches …

Arrigo Sacchi believes several clubs are in contention to win the Serie A title this season, with European competitions likely playing a key role in determining the eventual winner. Juventus is one of the teams in the running, alongside Inter Milan and Napoli. While Inter may be the favourite, their recent on-field performances have left much to be desired, opening …

Editor’s note: Since World Soccer Talk writer Michel Sakr is based in Beirut, Lebanon, we asked him to share his unique perspective on what life is like there. Even though sport is a much lower priority at times like these, Michel addresses the role that soccer plays in Lebanon. The drums of war have been beating for months. The military …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has said Real Madrid will soon open contract talks with first-choice right-back Dani Carvajal. Carvajal sees his current deal with Los Blancos expire on June 30, 2025, making him free to sign a pre-agreement with any potential suitor in January. Real Madrid Ready to Discuss New Deal With Daniel Carvajal One of the finest graduates …