The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will officially be coming to American soil. 32 teams will take part in the expanded tournament between June 15 -July 13, FIFA confirmed Friday. Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea have already clinched berths into the competition as recent past winners of the UEFA Champions League. The Seattle Sounders, Palmeiras, Flamengo, Monterrey, and Club …
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Liverpool and Newcastle to battle for €70m-rated 21-year-old in January
AC Milan, as well as Liverpool and Newcastle, are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. The ongoing injury crisis in the center-back position has prompted Milan to explore various options, with Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer currently the only fit choices. Injuries to Pierre Kalulu, Malick Thiaw, Marco Pellegrino, and Mattia Caldara have left …
Read More »Swedish midfielder’s club confirms contact with Barcelona over transfer: “It’s still not a negotiation”
Barcelona have no shortage of quality in the midfield department, but the club continues to closely keep track of promising midfielders on the ascendancy. One of Sweden’s most promising talents, Lucas Bergvall has lately garnered a fair amount of attention, with reports that Barcelona among other top teams like Inter Milan and Manchester United are keeping note of his progress. …
Read More »Who is the first country to win the FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is nearly 100 years old. First played in 1930, the world’s biggest sporting event has been played 22 times. And eight nations have won the sport’s greatest prize. But which was the first to win the World Cup? If you don’t already know, it may not be who you think. Welcoming the world – and winning …
Read More »Kai Jorge finally scores in Serie A. What is Juventus’ plan for the striker?
Juventus loanee Kaio Jorge showcased his potential over the weekend by scoring his first goal for Frosinone from the penalty spot. Since joining the Italian top flight, Jorge has faced challenges due to various injuries, significantly impacting his playing time. Following his recovery from an injury that kept him sidelined for 500 days, Juventus opted to send him on loan …
Read More »“That’s the only way” – Lennon says Premier League manager would only join Manchester United on one condition
Aaron Lennon believes Unai Emery may leave Aston Villa to join Manchester United at the end of the season but only if he is promised a long-term project. Erik ten Hag is under huge pressure and Manchester United continue to have problems on and off the pitch. They have already lost 7 games in the league this season out of …
Read More »Bidding war could ensue as European giants watch Swedish sensation
Barcelona are reportedly showing interest in the talented 17-year-old Lucas Bergvall from Djurgardens IF. Known as one of Sweden’s emerging stars, Bergvall made a significant impact with 28 appearances in his debut season at Djurgardens, contributing to the team’s fourth-place finish. His notable achievements include scoring his first senior goal in a Swedish cup game and finding the net in …
Read More »Liverpool vs Man United live updates, how to watch
It’s a huge showdown in the EPL as the Red Devils head to Anfield to take on Liverpool. And you can follow along here with all the action from Liverpool vs Man United live. WHO Liverpool vs Man United WHAT English Premier League WHEN 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT • Sunday, December 17, 2023 WHERE […] It’s a huge showdown …
Read More »Crystal Palace star singled out as Pep Guardiola’s Man City pegged back
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson credits Jean-Philippe Mateta’s counter-attack goal for changing the dynamics in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Initially facing a potential third consecutive defeat, Palace found themselves two goals down after strikes from Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis. Mateta’s close-range goal disrupted City’s dominance, setting the stage for a nervy finish. Hodgson commended on his team’s …
Read More »Report – Juventus is watching Serie B defender
Juventus, known for their extensive scouting network, is reportedly targeting a Serie B player for their squad. The Bianconeri have a history of acquiring talent from various sources, including Serie B, with Federico Gatti being a notable example. According to Calciomercato, Juventus has set its sights on Alessandro Marcandalli, a defender currently playing for Reggiana in Italy’s second division. Marcandalli …
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