Daily Archives: November 25, 2023

Trouble brews for Germany as unhappy players add fuel to fire

The German national team has lost two in a row, and the players are supposedly quite unhappy and worried about manager Julian Nagelsmann. When it comes to bad press, Germany are shattering records left and right. Despite the loss being perceived as deserved, the midweek’s 2-0 loss against Austria was the sixth loss in eleven games in 2023. The last …

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Man Utd midfielder preparing for January transfer move

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has admitted that he could soon depart the club. The Dutchman was previously thought to have a significant career with the Red Devils when he arrived from Ajax in 2020 for around $45 million. Nevertheless, the move has not exactly panned out. Van de Beek has played in 62 total games for United …

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Di Canio insists Chiesa is a better player in a 4-3-3 system

Paolo di Canio has shared his thoughts on Federico Chiesa’s performances for Juventus and the Italian national team. Chiesa, a key player for both club and country, has consistently performed well. However, at Juventus, Chiesa has been playing in a 3-5-2 formation where his natural wing position on the left of a 4-3-3 formation is not utilised. Despite this, he …

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Antonio Conte hints at potential Juve reunion

Manager Antonio Conte is currently enjoying time away from the sport. The Italian coach last manned the sidelines for Tottenham Hotspur, but departed the club in March. His stay in north London lasted just 16 months. The relatively unsuccessful stay with the Premier League side was also the first time he failed to win a trophy with a club since …

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Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea: Toon back with a bang despite injury crisis

A massive win for Newcastle United and the perfect respond to back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund and Bournemouth, as Eddie Howe’s Mags battered Chelsea 4-1 at St James’ Park. We were sharp in possession and so clinical when the chances came, as Alexander Isak, Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon all scoring to send us seven points clear of the …

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MLS set to introduce new DP rules in 2024 impacting all clubs

An impending paradigm change is going to have far-reaching consequences for every team in the Major League Soccer (MLS) market. The addition of superstars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba marked a turning point for MLS, which has started to attract more A-list players from across the globe since this year. What seems to be another beginning will …

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Chelsea target scores long-range screamer for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace were defeated 2-1 by Luton Town on Saturday but Eagles fans at least got to see a stunning goal from Michael Olise  The winger’s goal made it 1-1 in the match after 74 minutes as he cut onto his left foot and produced a stunning long-range strike. Chelsea are a team interested in the French international and would …

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Barca’s Kounde takes swipe at UEFA and FIFA for injury pile-up

Players in today’s soccer have an off-field enemy—the rigorous schedule—in addition to the opposition they face on the pitch. A troubling trend—an increase in injuries—has surfaced alongside the heated debates about the amount of games that soccer players participate in. In light of the current pandemic of muscle injuries, it is necessary to investigate their origins. Some have argued that …

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Folarin Balogun scores at PSG in Ligue 1 return

Folarin Balogun was held in check over the November international break, but returned to Ligue 1 action in a big way on Friday evening. Balogun scored in Monaco’s 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, getting his name back on the scoresheet for the French top-flight side. The U.S. men’s national team forward now has four league goals in 10 appearances for …

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