Sir Jim Ratcliffe will soon finalize the purchase of a 25 percent stake in Manchester United. He will then commence an immediate restructuring of their technical department. When Erik ten Hag first came at United a year ago, he found a disjointed team with no cohesion. Coaches with varying levels of experience and playing styles have come and gone. This …
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USMNT U-17’s fall to France in World Cup group stage finale
It was a forgettable end to group stage play at the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the U.S. Under-17 men’s national team. Gonzalo Segares’ squad did finish second in Group E but suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of France on Saturday morning. Inter Miami defender Tyler Hall was sent off in second-half stoppage time while France scored once …
Read More »Father of key Liverpool star says his son’s dream is to play for Barcelona
The father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz has admitted that his son’s dream is to play for Barcelona in the future and has thanked both Liverpool and Porto for how they have treated him. The Diaz family have been through a lot recently following the kidnapping of both the footballer’s parents and they experienced a beautiful moment this week as …
Read More »Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico keen on signing 16-year-old Spanish midfield wonderkid
Barcelona have made it their business to track the best talent across the country and cut out the middle man in an attempt to reinforce their team with young players. The model, while risky, has proved to be very successful with the likes of Pedri and Ronald Araujo, among others. They have now set their sights on Real Valladolid’s crown …
Read More »What does it mean for club?
One noticeable trend that has evolved in the world of soccer in recent years. It comes in the form of wealthy billionaire club owners choosing to sell minority stakes in their teams. Historically, many people considered soccer clubs to be the exclusive preserve of a single rich benefactor. However, a change is happening that threatens the status quo of private …
Read More »Barcelona will encounter major difficulties in pursuit of 19-year-old Brazilian forward
With the winter transfer market fast approaching, Barcelona are evaluating their options in the market. Although the Catalans do not have the financial capacity to sign anyone in January, the club are still monitoring the progress of a few select players with an eye on the summer window. One of them is Savinho from Girona. The Brazilian starlet has emerged …
Read More »MOTD pundit has sympathy for Klopp following Premier League decision
Liverpool have been chosen once again for the Premier League’s early Saturday slot following the international break and one Match of the Day pundit has sympathy for Jurgen Klopp. The Reds will face title rivals Manchester City in their first league game after the current international period at the Etihad on November 25 and it will once again kick-off at …
Read More »Juventus in talks to sign Premier League midfielder in January
Juventus is actively pursuing its interest in Thomas Partey and is considering the possibility of signing him in January. The Ghanaian midfielder has been a long-standing target for Juventus and has been on the brink of leaving Arsenal in recent months. Partey was initially expected to depart after Arsenal secured the signing of Declan Rice in the last transfer window. …
Read More »Future events could see Everton deducted a further nine points
Everton were handed a record 10-point deduction by the Premier League on Friday and things could potentially get worse for the Merseyside club. The Toffees were punished with an instant 10-point deduction by the Premier League for breaches of the division’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, which leaves Sean Dyche’s side down in 19th place on four points. According to the Daily Mail, …
Read More »Barcelona manager Xavi really likes 23-year-old Man City forward as a future reinforcement
In recent years, Barcelona have brought in a number of players from Premier League giants Manchester City. Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia arrived in the summer of 2021 while Ferran Torres joined six months later in January 2022. This past summer saw the Blaugrana rope in former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer while they continue to …
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