Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been tipped to face something of a selection headache after the superb form of Jurrien Timber so far in pre-season. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Arsenal writer Charles Watts provided some insight into how Timber has got on so far, with the talented young Dutchman looking strong with his performances …

July 30 – Canada have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the decision to dock their women’s team six points in the ongoing Olympic drone spying scandal. But they have stopped short of appealing head coach Bev Priestman’s one-year ban. The appeal was launched jointly by the Canadian FA and the Canadian Olympic Committee with a …

Everton have held talks with the inner circle of Strasbourg’s talented 20-year-old midfielder Habib Diarra, sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside. The highly-rated Senegal international has shone during his time in Ligue 1 and is now open to a transfer to the Premier League this summer, though he will not push to leave as he …

Vitor Roque appears destined to leave FC Barcelona this summer, just over seven months after first arriving at the club from Athletico Paranaense. The 19-year-old was not given many opportunities to make an impression in the second half of the last season and considering the club’s financial woes, they are set to encounter issues registering him from scratch with La …

Fenerbahce will aim to advance to the third qualifying round of the 2024-25 Champions League as they face Lugano in the second leg of the second qualifying round. The match will take place at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on July 30, 2024, at 6pm UK time. The Turkish side, coached by Jose Mourinho, carries a narrow …

Barcelona will lock horns with Premier League champions Manchester City in their first pre-season friendly of the summer in the USA. Having gotten the better of UE Olot narrowly back in Catalonia, Barça will be hoping to pick up another win as they continue preparations for their first season under new manager Hansi Flick. Tonight’s game against Man City pits …

Arsenal have made the signing of David Raya permanent this summer as well as added defender Riccardo Calafiori to their squad. The Gunners are keen to challenge Manchester City again for the Premier League title next season and in doing so, they might use a former City player to win them their first league title since 2004. According to Sky …

The much-anticipated clash between New Zealand and France in the Olympic Games Men’s Football Group Stage is set for July 30, 2024, at the Stade Velodrome. This match is crucial for New Zealand as they aim to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, while France seeks to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament. Team Form and Performance New Zealand …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Julian Alvarez will decide on a potential transfer away from the club after remarks by the Argentina striker that he wants to play in “important games” and will “think about what I want for myself”. Only top scorer Erling Haaland and playmaker Bernardo Silva played more minutes than Alvarez last season among City’s …

July 30 – Online bookmaker Betway, who last week agreed a sponsorship with Manchester City, has also unveiled its title sponsorship of South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL). The league will be known as the Betway Premiership from the start of the new season that kicks off August 3. The three-year deal has been described by Betway CEO Laurence Michel as the biggest …