Newcastle United, under Eddie Howe, are experiencing a notable downturn, unable to recapture the form that propelled them into the Premier League’s top four last season. Two recent defeats against teams battling to maintain their top-flight status have contributed to a challenging festive period for the Magpies. And now Newcastle United are facing a pivotal moment, which may see some …

River Plate’s 17-year-old talent Claudio Echeverri has attracted the attention of top European clubs, including Juventus and Manchester City. The young Argentine has been performing exceptionally well at the youth level for his country, making him an enticing prospect for clubs seeking to bolster their ranks with emerging talent. Juventus is keen on securing Echeverri’s services and adding him to …

A new report showed that players at the Women’s World Cup in Australia, not FIFA, paid taxes on match earnings. FIFA reached an agreement with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to not pay for earnings during the tournament. However, players in the competition paid up to 32.5% of their match fee income to the ATO. This did not apply to …

Barcelona have already completed their first signing of 2024 as Vitor Roque arrived in the Catalan capital today for his first day at the Olympic Saint Montjuic and the club offices. He will be registered before Barcelona take on Las Palmas on 3rd of January 2024, which is also when he is expected to make his debut for the club. …

West Ham winger Said Benrahma has reportedly made a demand to the club’s owners ahead of the January transfer window. Despite a subpar season and links to a potential move to the Saudi League, recent reports indicated that Benrahma wished to stay at the London Stadium and compete for his place in the team. But now that has changed. Said …

Juventus is currently grappling with the fitness concerns of key players as they prepare for their upcoming match against AS Roma this weekend. The team, managed by Max Allegri, has been performing well in the league, and the upcoming match against Roma is expected to be one of their most challenging encounters of the season. Given Inter Milan’s formidable form, …

Daniel Farke faces the task of replacing Illan Meslier for the next three matches after the Leeds United goalkeeper was sent off at Preston. Karl Darlow is set to step in for Meslier, who received a red card for his involvement in an altercation, confronting Preston’s Ben Whiteman and subsequently pushing Milutin Osmajic in the face.Illan Meslier, who was on …

Johnny Cardoso’s reported move to La Liga has become official. Cardoso has officially joined Real Betis on a permanent move from Internacional, both clubs announced Tuesday. He has signed a five-year contract, which will take him through December 2028. Spanish outlet Relevo reported on the proposed transfer back in October, with Internacional set to receive $6.3 million (€6 million) and …

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Newcastle United finds themselves in an unusual position this season. The disappointment of being just outside the Champions League spots and narrowly exiting the Carabao Cup and European football feels like a distant scenario compared to recent times. Eddie Howe has been a masterstroke appointment in the PIF era for Newcastle United. While it might seem ludicrous to suggest he’s …