[ad_1] The U.S. women’s national team are back in action later this month and Emma Hayes revealed her 26-player roster for the upcoming matches. Alyssa Thompson, Rose Lavelle, and Olivia Moultrie headlined Hayes’ roster for a pair of matches against Iceland before a final October friendly vs. Argentina. The Americans will host Iceland on Oct. 24 and Oct. 27 in …
Read More »Tired and angry, Nigerian team return home after being trapped in Libyan airport
[ad_1] October 17 – The Nigeria national team are back home after being trapped in a Libyan airport for more than 16 hours, their treatment being labelled as being ‘like a hostage situation’. Nigeria were due to face Libya in Benghazi on Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations but boycotted the match after being left fuming by their treatment on …
Read More »Laporta reveals Barcelona rejected €250 million offer for attacking sensation
[ad_1] Lamine Yamal has been the undisputed hero in the Barcelona attack this calendar year, mesmerising onlookers with his performances on the pitch. The attacker has enjoyed a brilliant summer as well, helping Spain secure Euro 2024. In fact, his blazing performances in Europe attracted many top clubs across the globe, who wanted to secure the services of the young …
Read More »Moggi argues Juventus need Zirkzee, criticizes Koopmeiners & Douglas Luiz
[ad_1] Former Juventus sporting director Luciano Moggi feels Joshua Zirkzee is the missing link in Thiago Motta’s playing system. The Dutch striker rose to prominence last season under the guidance of the Italo-Brazilian manager at Bologna. So when the coach made the move to Turin, many tipped the 23-year-old to follow suit so they could resume their successful collaboration. Nevertheless, …
Read More »Tuchel vs Pochettino: How both coaches compare
[ad_1] Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are two of the most respected managers in the modern game. Both have achieved significant success at the highest levels of European soccer, yet their coaching journeys, philosophies, and achievements are quite different. Both Tuchel and Pochettino began their coaching careers in their native countries, Germany and Argentina, respectively. However, their paths to top-tier …
Read More »Five things to focus on as the top flight returns this weekend
[ad_1] A run of one win in six Premier League matches makes the concept of favourable opponents for Manchester United a dubious one right now. Brentford arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday without an away point this season, and a win for United manager Erik ten Hag would carry the added satisfaction of thwarting a counterpart many believe is a …
Read More »Real Madrid make Alexander-Arnold transfer priority
[ad_1] According to The Athletic, Real Madrid have put Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold at the top of their wish list for the next summer transfer window. The expiration date on the current contract of the England international is moving ever closer, and unless there’s significant change on that front between now and the end of the season, he will leave his …
Read More »Hansi Flick facing major selection dilemma heading into Barcelona vs Sevilla
[ad_1] After the end of the second international break of the season, Barcelona are set to resume their campaign this weekend, as they take on Sevilla. The Catalans are leading the table heading into the gameweek, with a three-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s big dilemma vs Sevilla As reported by SPORT, Hansi Flick faces a major dilemma …
Read More »Juventus to unveil new sleeve sponsor in Saturday’s contest against Lazio
[ad_1] Juventus have announced an agreement with Azimut who have now become the club’s new sleeve sponsor. The brand’s name will appear on the club’s jersey starting from this Saturday’s Serie A encounter against Lazio at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The Bianconeri released a note on their official website confirming the accord with the company that provides services in …
Read More »VAR errors down 80% in Premier League according to PGMOL chief Webb
[ad_1] Despite being introduced five years ago, VAR continues to stir debate regarding its use in the league on a weekly basis. The independent Key Match Incidents panel reported 31 incorrect VAR decisions during the 2023-24 season. In June, Premier League clubs overwhelmingly voted 19-1 in favour of keeping VAR, with Wolves prompting the only vote against it. An independent …
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