Igor Tudor has expressed his support for Douglas Luiz as the midfielder struggles to find his form at Juventus. Luiz, who arrived in Turin this summer as one of Europe’s most promising talents, has surprisingly failed to live up to expectations, with his performances falling short of what many anticipated. Since his move, the Brazilian has had a tough time …
Read More »Don Garber lives in fantasy land where MLS model is a success
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber is no stranger to comments that outwardly and, perhaps incorrectly, defend the MLS model. Most recently, Garber was a speaker at Leaders Week 2024 in London where he touted that soccer would be in a better position if it followed the lead of Major League soccer. “If you were to ask the people that …
Read More »Saquon Barkley Has ‘Nothing To Prove’ Before Return To MetLife
Saquon Barkley is making his return to New York this weekend for the first time since being traded by the Giants, but the running back feels that he has ‘nothing to prove’ on his return to MetLife Stadium. Saquon Barkley His ‘Nothing To Prove’ Since leaving New York in the summer Saquon Barkley has seemed much more at home in …
Read More »Rooney ‘surprised’ by England’s Tuchel appointment
Rooney, a former England captain and the country’s record goal-scorer, played under both Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson. He admitted he was expecting the Football Association to choose a homegrown coach this time. He said: “I think he’s [Tuchel] a very good coach, but surprised the FA have employed him. “What the FA have built, it’s been a great platform for …
Read More »Win 2026 or bust. Tuchel will be judged on one task in his new English role
October 17 – In his first press conference just hours after he was appointed England’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel said all the right things as the German won over the sceptics with an effortless blend of honesty, self-assurance and charm. But there were moments that left his audience and millions watching on television somewhat bemused. Asked why he had only …
Read More »Barcelona president confirms renewal plans for several key stars, hints at big signing
Speaking in an interview on Barça One, which ran close to two hours, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the club is proceeding with contract renewals for several key players. The Blaugrana have a number of important players like Gavi, Pedri, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Lamine Yamal whose contracts expire in 2026. Recent reports had suggested that …
Read More »Juventus gets a major injury boost ahead of the Lazio game
Juventus has received a timely boost ahead of their crucial Serie A clash with Lazio this weekend, as Timothy Weah returns to full training following a spell on the sidelines. The American winger has struggled with injuries throughout the season and was forced to miss the last three matches. However, the international break provided him an opportunity to recover, and …
Read More »FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights
The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the case in Portugal, where FIFA …
Read More »Troy Aikman called Cowboys CeeDee Lamb and his WR teammates ‘lazy’
After an embarrassing 47-9 loss at home to the Lions, the Cowboys are 3-3 this season. Dallas started the season 1-2 and they’ve gone 2-1 in their last three. However, Dallas’ offense hasn’t looked right in their last three games averaging (16.3) points. The Cowboys failed to score a touchdown in Week 6 vs. Detroit. Former Cowboys QB and Hall …
Read More »Red Bull and Klopp set to help world’s fifth-richest man enter French football
The richest man in France and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s new employers are on the brink of taking over Paris FC in a move that could turn the second-tier side into rivals to Paris St-Germain. The family holding company of luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault, who is said to be the world’s fifth-richest man with a purported wealth of …
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