Daily Archives: February 18, 2024

Alex Sandro admits Juventus was thinking about winning the league

Juventus defender Alex Sandro has confessed that the team had aspirations of winning the league before encountering a rough patch in recent weeks. The Bianconeri were performing strongly and in close contention with Inter Milan at the end of the previous year and the beginning of the current one. While Juventus manager Max Allegri and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli consistently …

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Liverpool defender admits he could leave in the summer

Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg has admitted he could leave the club at the end of the season.  The Reds beat the likes of Bayern and Ajax to sign him from Dutch side PEC Zwolle in 2019. He came with a high reputation but has failed to establish himself in the first-team, making only 4 appearances. Since his arrival, the 22-year-old …

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MLS to start 2024 season with replacement referees

MLS referees withdrew from the 2024 season’s first week of the season after the rejection of a collective bargaining deal. In fact, it has since caused widespread confusion. The outcome is that the league has had to bring in substitutes at the eleventh hour. Almost all members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) voted against the PRO’s proposed negotiating …

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Palace to sack Hodgson, hold meeting with possible successor

Crystal Palace’s match against Everton on Monday is supposedly the last before a new coach takes charge. An excellent performance towards the end of last season helped the Eagles escape relegation. Thus, Roy Hodgson was rewarded with a one-year contract extension for his efforts. Nevertheless, due to their recent dismal performance, the London side are now sitting in 16th position …

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Change of heart? English side could beat Madrid to Mbappe

Following a meeting, a Premier League club may be planning a spectacular move to sign Kylian Mbappe. This week, Mbappe informed PSG that he plans to leave when his contract expires after the current season. In fact, the 24-year-old almost left the French capital in 2022 before signing a new contract. Thus, the French club was hoping to persuade him …

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Vlahovic is top-scorer in Europe’s top five leagues in 2024

Despite Juventus’ recent struggles, it may come as a surprise to learn that Dusan Vlahovic is the leading scorer in Europe’s top five leagues in 2024. The Serbian striker, who was signed by Juventus from Fiorentina, is now showcasing his talent and justifying the investment made in him. Over the past few weeks, Vlahovic has been in remarkable form, scoring …

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Taylor Booth exits FC Utrecht win with apparent injury

Taylor Booth was enjoying a stellar run of form for Eredivisie side FC Utrecht, but now has to ponder what’s next after leaving Sunday’s match before halftime. Booth suffered an apparent lower-body injury in FC Utrecht’s 1-0 win over FC Twente on Sunday. The American attacker was helped off the field in the 22nd minute and watched the remainder of …

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Dan Ashworth tells Newcastle he wants out – Sunday night update as Man Utd close in

Newcastle United Sporting Director Dan Ashworth has today asked to leave the club, putting the ball in Manchester United’s court to make an approach. The 52-year-old was in attendance at the Magpies 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Saturday. But that may have been the last public appearance as a Newcastle employee. According to Craig Hope of …

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Rasmus Hojlund breaks Premier League record with Luton goals

Man United’s Rasmus Hojlund became the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League games after bagging a brace in the first half of the Red Devils’ clash with Luton Town on Sunday. The Denmark international started life at Old Trafford slowly as the striker hadn’t scored a Premier League goal until December following his summer move from Atalanta. Man United fans …

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