Gareth Southgate stood down from his role as England manager yesterday, which as you know in my opinion was a long time coming and should have happened many years back. But this isn’t another Southgate opinion article, and it’s time to look forward anyway. So who’s next? The FA have an interim option lined up for the role – I …

July 16 – Two days after the heartbreak of losing the final of Euro 2024, England manager Gareth Southgate resigned today calling for a “new chapter” for the national team. The most successful England manager since Sir Alf Ramsey, under whom England won their only senior men’s trophy – the 1966 World Cup – Southgate oversaw 102 England matches in a …

Earlier this month, FC Barcelona announced that they had officially registered La Masia jewels Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi as first-team players with La Liga. Both the 17-year-old prodigious talents enjoyed their breakthrough campaigns in 2023/24 and will now officially be senior squad players having signed new contracts with the club. A first-team registration means both Yamal and Cubarsi will …

July 17 – Belgium will not stage their Nations League match against Israel in September at home over security concerns, the Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) confirmed on Tuesday.  Last month, Brussels, home to the King Baudouin Stadium and the traditional venue for Belgium’s matches, declined to host “the very high-risk” game because of fears over protests over the conflict in …

Due to the stellar Euro 2024 campaign Nico Williams enjoyed and the interest he has drawn from all over Europe, Barcelona have made signing the Basque winger a priority operation. Nicos’ suitability in the squad and his chemistry with other Barcelona teammates in the Spanish national team have further incentivized the club to deem him an essential addition to their …

July 17 – Defending champions England automatically secured their place in the women’s Euro 2025 finals after a 0-0 draw with Sweden on Tuesday but had to withstand a second-half barrage. France’s shock 3-1 defeat to Ireland meant victory for England would have seem them top the group above the French, earning a valuable seeding. The Lionesses will still defend …

July 17 – French superstar Kylian Mbappé was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday and was given a rapturous reception by 80,000 fans. “I’ve slept for many years with the dream of playing for Real Madrid and today my dream has come true,” Mbappé told fans who gathered in record numbers to greet him at the club’s …

La Masia graduate Dani Olmo made waves for Spain in the most recently concluded UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, helping them lift the title with crucial contributions in the knockout stages. He emerged from the tournament as the top scorer and a crucial player for the triumphant Spanish national team, subsequently drawing the long-standing interest of Barcelona. However, Olmo remains a …

Lille defender Leny Yoro is scheduled to fly to the United Kingdom for a medical with Manchester United to complete a deal to move to Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag and his recruitment team have made it a top priority to bring in another center-back during the summer transfer window, since both young defender Willy Kambwala and veteran Raphael Varane …

The official unveiling of FC Barcelona’s 2024/2025 kit is in sight, with merely a few days remaining before the club’s US pre-season tour commences. The launch of Barça’s 2024-25 first kit is set for this Thursday, marking the club’s 125th anniversary. The commemorative shirt will be available for purchase in official and department stores soon after the club’s social media …