Daily Archives: February 20, 2024

Major deal at Man United confirmed, huge for future of Premier League giants

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have completed their purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United worth $1.3bn.  That is according to The Athletic, who reports the takeover has been finalised after it was announced in December that a deal had been agreed between the Glazer family and Ratcliffe for the British businessman to get involved with the Premier …

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USA star would prefer Copa America stay in South America

The upcoming Copa America in the United States starts a series of major soccer competitions coming to the USA. It is the second time the CONMEBOL tournament is happening outside South America. The other was just eight years ago in 2016, when it was also in the United States. Chile defeated Argentina in the Final, while the USMNT reached the …

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Premier League likely to grab fifth Champions League spot

The Premier League could still have five clubs qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Due to upcoming format changes of the tournament, two European top-flight divisions will earn an extra spot in the 2024/25 competition. This comes down to the fact that the Champions League expands to 36 teams. Starting next season, the Champions League will adopt a ‘Swiss …

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Exclusive: INEOS have a five-window plan to transform Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes Manchester United need five transfer windows to restore the club to its former glory. Those close to INEOS are clear that a patient recruitment strategy is needed. Ratcliffe has, and will continue to, waste no time in building a best-in-class recruitment team, but it’s understood the club’s financial muscle and infrastructure will take some time to …

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Diego Godin comes out of retirement for non-pro team in Uruguay

Diego Godin is making yet another stop in his hallowed career by emerging from retirement to play for a club in his home country. Porongos, a team in the Flores Capital Soccer League, recruited Diego Godin for its 2024 campaign. The former Uruguay international last played for Velez Sarsfield in Argentina’s Primera Division. Velez Sarsfield finished 25th in Godin’s only …

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£25m Man United target nets Champions League goal against former club

Borussia Dortmund have taken the lead in their Champions League round of 16 clash with PSV Eindhoven courtesy of a goal from Man United target Donyell Malen.  The 25-year-old has netted against his former club to make it 1-0 having left the Dutch giants for Germany back in 2021. This will impress those at Man United who have an interest …

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“That would be wonderful” – One of Europe’s best players open to Liverpool move

Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong has opened the door to a potential move to Liverpool this summer with his latest comments.  The right-back has been a key member of Bayer Leverkusen’s success this season and has been one of the best performers in Europe throughout the current campaign. The Dutch star’s numbers are incredible, across the 28 matches Frimpong has played …

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Luka Modric not open to coaching position at Real Madrid

Luka Modric has rapidly fallen out of favor in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad at Real Madrid, but that does not mean he is moving to coaching. The latest reports indicate Ancelotti has offered Luka Modric a position as an assistant in the dugout. The former Ballon d’Or winner has only started 16 out of Real Madrid’s 34 games this season. Unfortunately …

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