Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe should prioritise scoring goals over pressing to support the team, manager Carlo Ancelotti said before the Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund. Mbappe scored a fine goal in the win at Celta Vigo at the weekend but was often playing wide on the left – his preferred role with France. Mbappe has eight goals for …
Read More »Barca agree 5-year deal with Mali’s Africa Foot to develop players
October 21 – FC Barcelona has announced a five-year partnership with Africa Foot, a second-division Malian club, to support the ‘technical and behavioural’ development of its players in a huge leap forward for Malian Football. The agreement was signed by Sergi Burjuan, director of Barça Academies, and Kassoum Coulibaly of Africa Foot, with the Spanish ambassador to Mali and various …
Read More »Renewal of young midfield maestro remains a priority for Barcelona amid top form
Earlier in the day, it was reported that Barcelona star Pedri may soon find offers from abroad if he makes any delay in agreeing a new deal with the club. This has to do with the fact that the Spaniard has simply been in terrific form this season, his performance against Sevilla further solidified his status as a cornerstone of …
Read More »Arsenal keeping close tabs on Juventus star Vlahovic amidst complex contract talks
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation between Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic with great interest as the player’s future in Turin remains uncertain. The Serbian has been the Old Lady’s main striker since his arrival from Fiorentina in January 2022. Since then, the 24-year-old has had his highs and lows, and it has been more of the same this season. While …
Read More »MLS urges borders to be protected to block foreign leagues
As foreign leagues inch closer to playing competitively in the United States, MLS commission Don Garber is playing defense. As the top soccer division in the United States, Major League Soccer has worked to grow its domestic audience. The principal competition has always been the domestic and continental leagues in Europe. These teams in the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A …
Read More »Champions League: Juventus v Stuttgart
Match Preview Juventus are looking to continue a perfect start to their 2024-25 Champions League campaign when Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart visit the Allianz Stadium. Juve have seen off PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig in Europe so far this term, albeit their 3-2 triumph in Leipzig was done in dramatic circumstances after going down to 10 men before Francisco Conceicao’s 82nd-minute …
Read More »Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: McKennie, Tillman, and more
This post is for all SBI Subscribers and will be open to all readers on Tuesday. Source link : https://sbisoccer.com/2024/10/americans-abroad-midweek-preview-mckennie-tillman-and-more Author : Larry Henry Jr Publish date : 2024-10-21 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Why Danilo wants to remove automatic renewal clause form his Juventus contract
Juventus captain Danilo has reportedly asked the club to ditch the renewal automatic clause from his contract. The 33-year-old’s deal with the Bianconeri is only valid until the end of the season, but it contains an automatic extension clause that allows him to prolong his stay at Continassa for another year under certain conditions. Most sources believe this clause would …
Read More »What’s it like to follow European soccer from Ethiopia
Athletics come to mind when people hear the name Ethiopia. But, by some distance (no pun intended), the most popular sport in Ethiopia has always been soccer, with European competitions drawing large crowds in show houses. Soccer from Europe even tops local competitions in terms of how regularly fans tune in. Despite the nationwide interest to regularly watch soccer games, …
Read More »Top 5 Players With Most Goal Involvements in International Soccer
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are arguably the two greatest players the game has ever seen. They have scored for fun, created chances out of thin air, and almost always found a way to deliver when their teams needed them. They have shared a rivalry like no other, challenging each other every step of the way and ultimately making each …
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