January 2 – France’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has joined Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC from Tottenham Hotspur. Lloris spent 11 years at Tottenham, nine of them as captain, and has signed a one-year deal with LAFC with an option to extend. He appeared at halftime during Tottenham’s New Year’s Eve home game against Bournemouth to say goodbye …

January 2 – Turkey and Saudi Arabia are blaming each other for the embarrassing last-minute abandonment of the Turkish Super Cup final between arch-rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce which had been due to take place in Riyadh last Friday. The game was the latest high-profile fixture involving overseas teams to be trumpeted by the Saudis in their efforts, despite widespread condemnation of …

Aston Villa are reportedly set to cancel Lamare Bogarde’s loan spell at Bristol Rovers before arranging for him to join another club. The 19-year-old looks a promising talent, though he’s surely not ready for a run in Unai Emery’s first-team just yet. It remains to be seen where Bogarde will end up next, but it seems his time in Bristol will soon …

The new year brings forth new challenges for the Barcelona hierarchy. After triumphing in La Liga and securing the Spanish Super Cup last year, the Catalan giants are expected to build on that progress. However, sporting director Deco has his hands full with the task of navigating a demanding transfer window as key players face contract uncertainties and potential departures. …

January 2 – US hospitality specialists Stage Front have been appointed as Official Global Event and Hospitality Partner of the Spanish National Team, which covers the World Champion women’s team as well as the men’s team that will be competing at this summer’s Euros in Germany. Described as a long-term commitment, Stage Front said it will create an enhanced matchday …

January 2 – The French Constitutional Council has ruled against giving a tax free status to FIFA for running their operations in Paris which has raised questions over the continuation of FIFA’s office in the French capital. French President Emmanuel Macron was in favour of keeping the tax concession in order to keep his aspiration to entice a portion of …

Monza are reportedly looking to sign two Juventus youngsters this month in the shape of Fabio Miretti and Samuel Iling-Junior. The Biancorossi are enjoying another solid campaign in Serie A, but are still aiming to bolster their ranks with new additions. According to Il Corriere dello Sport via TuttoJuve, Monza will attempt to sign the Bianconeri duo in January. The …

Liverpool saw a legend in Roberto Firmino leave England last summer and things have not gone to plan for the Brazilian star ever since.  The forward decided to leave Anfield upon the expiration of his contract at the end of last season and opted for a move to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Ahli. The Liverpool legend was made captain …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed Tottenham Hotspur have started negotiating with Serie A club Genoa after agreeing personal terms with Radu Dragusin. According to the journalist, the Premier League outfit are confident of securing the 21-year-old’s services in the coming days. Tottenham Hotspur Set To Lose Out On Jean-Clair Todibo But Are On Track For Radu Dragusin It …

As we enter day two of January, the focus of course is not just going to be all about the transfer market, even though I am predicting drama once again, but Mauricio Pochettino and the players will have a big focus on domestic cups. And it’s lucky really that we managed to have a run in the League Cup, because …