At the 49th UEFA Congress in Belgrade, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reignited a controversial discussion: the potential return of Russia to international soccer. While his statement was framed around the hope for peace in Ukraine, the reaction it drew from UEFA and the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) was stark—and firm. Yet, what UEFA said about this possibility reveals a far more …
Read More »The Steelers hosted Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart for a pre-draft visit on Friday
In 2024, the Steelers went 10-7. Justin Fields started six and Russell Wilson started 11 games for Pittsburgh. They lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Buffalo Bills. Both Fields and Wilson have signed with new teams for the 2025 season. There are rumors that Aaron Rodgers might sign with Pittsburgh but nothing is final. On Friday, …
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Mitch Fretton Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.
Read More »Howe’s injury update on Isak, Trippier, Joelinton and Gordon ahead of Leicester trip
Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media this morning, offering an update on injuries and availability ahead of Monday’s trip to Leicester. Alexander Isak was taken off just after the hour mark in Wednesday’s win over Brentford with discomfort in his groin, while Kieran Trippier also had a groin complaint which saw him make way in the 89th minute. …
Read More »Zambia leaves key women players at US clubs for fear of re-entry being refused
April 4 – The Trump administration has said it will welcome all for FIFA events over the next two years, however, the Zambia women’s national team is taking no chances and has removed four US-based players from their squad. With Zambia due to play Thailand and either China or Uzbekistan in China this week, the Zambian Football Association has concerns about players leaving …
Read More »Flick talks Gavi, Laporta, Pellegrini, Antony, rotations ahead of Barcelona vs Real Betis
FC Barcelona will be aiming to stretch their excellent run of results in 2025 when they take on Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday night at Montjuic. The Blaugrana have opened up a three-point gap over Real Madrid in the league table, although that lead could be erased given that Los Blancos play Valencia earlier on Saturday. Barça will …
Read More »Dusan Vlahovic’s redemption arc: Why Tudor is betting big on him
Igor Tudor’s arrival at Juventus has sparked immediate intrigue around Dusan Vlahović, offering the Serbian striker a lifeline after months of stagnation. While it’s premature to declare a resurgence—Tudor has overseen just one match since replacing Thiago Motta—early signs suggest a calculated gamble to revive the €70m forward’s fortunes. Tudor’s debut against Genoa provided a glimpse of his approach: a …
Read More »Legend Kevin De Bruyne announces departure from Manchester City at the end of the season
After months of speculation surrounding Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Manchester City, the club legend has finally made his decision. In an emotional letter shared on social media, De Bruyne confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the 2024–25 season. With his contract set to expire in June 2025, early-season talks about a potential extension never …
Read More »Tottenham v Southampton – Line-ups, stats and preview
Match preview for Tottenham v Southampton Southampton’s brief stint back in the Premier League could come to an abrupt end this Sunday if they fall short against Tottenham in North London. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou endured a frustrating evening in their midweek London derby loss to Chelsea. Enzo Fernandez’s goal was enough to hand Chelsea the win, while Pape Sarr’s …
Read More »Howe admits future of Newcastle player is “unclear” and reveals PSR myth
There were plenty of topics discussed during Eddie Howe’s press conference this morning. Speaking to the media at 9am, the “delighted” boss reacted to Fabian Schar’s new contract, issued an update on four injury niggles and the future of a few players. This comes as Newcastle may be considering the potential PSR implications of certain sales, with a number of …
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