It’s only taken a couple of months and the millions that Steven Gerrard is making in Saudi Arabia for him to be embroiled in a row as to who is football’s GOAT. The Greatest Of All Time argument will continue for as long as a ball is kicked and is completely subjective, meaning that whether you’re pro-Messi, pro-Ronaldo or anyone …
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Aston Villa plotting January move for 29-year-old La Liga speedster
Aston Villa want to add a new striker to the mix in the upcoming transfer window. And, according to a report by Football Insider, Villa boss Unai Emery is keen on having Athletic Bilbao star Inaki Williams in his ranks. Williams has been one of the mainstays of the Spanish club over the years. In the ongoing season, he has …
Read More »Barcelona midfield mainstay shuts down Turkey rumours: “I am very happy”
Last week, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan was looking into the possibility of making a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray in the near future. Having joined Barça only last summer, the 33-year-old has already become a key member of the team under Xavi and is a regular fixture in the starting XI week in and week out. …
Read More »Chelsea transfer news: Malamine Efekele links discussed
Chelsea may be one of a number of clubs scouting Monaco wonderkid Malamine Efekele, according to Fabrizio Romano in his latest column for the Daily Briefing. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the piece, Romano explained that it’s normal for top clubs like Chelsea to monitor top young talents like this, with the journalist describing Efekele as an interesting prospect. Monaco …
Read More »Barcelona can sign a replacement for Gavi in January despite exceeding salary limit
Just when it seemed like Barcelona had hit their lowest point of the season, Sunday night unlocked a whole new world of horrors. The Catalans’ star midfield, Gavi, suffered a gruesome injury on duty with the Spanish National team, and word has it he has torn his Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The youngster will miss the remainder of the season through …
Read More »Moise Kean names a former Juventus player who is similar to Ibrahimovic
Moise Kean has shared an experience from when he was 15 years old, discussing an encounter with Mario Mandzukic and drawing comparisons between the Croatian striker and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Mandzukic played for Juventus from 2015 to 2019, contributing to one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. He is regarded as one of the best strikers Max Allegri …
Read More »Barcelona exploring ‘loan’ avenue to bring 18-year-old whizkid to the club in January
It is no secret that Barcelona are doing everything in their power to bring Vitor Roque in January and if a report from SPORT is to be believed, the team from Catalonia might propose a six-month loan to bring the forward in La Liga. As of today, everything Barcelona have done is aligned with the conditions they must follow to …
Read More »Man United transfer news: Sancho and Martial exclusive
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided and exclusive update on two Manchester united players ahead of January. Two players perhaps facing a bit of an uncertain future at Old Trafford are Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial, though it’s not yet entirely clear what will be happening with either player. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano …
Read More »Turkey looks to 2032 Euro hosting and agrees national team deals with Istanbul airport’s iGA PASS
November 20 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and have agreed a national team sponsorship with Istanbul airport’s iGA PASS which provides services for travellers through the airport. The agreement covers Turkey’s men’s and women’s and youth national football teams. The signing ceremony was held at İGA Istanbul Airport with the participation of İGA Istanbul Airport Deputy CEO Selahattin Bilgen …
Read More »FAI cuts debt by €13m, despite revenue drop
November 20 – The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have reduced their debts and loans from €63.5 million to €50.8 million in 2022, but fell short on generating commercial revenue and hence remained dependent on state funding. With the legacy of the disastrous John Delaney era that nearly bankrupted the association, the FAI has laboured under huge debts in the …
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