Pre-season fixtures are rarely anything more than 22 men just ambling around the pitch in the summer heat, getting themselves ready for the forthcoming Premier League season – or any other league campaign come to that. It’s an opportunity for clubs to throw in their youngsters, with the big guns only generally getting involved in games the nearer it gets …

Paris Saint Germain eased to their second Ligue 1 championship in a row, and sixth under Qatari ownership, on matchday 33 of the season, without even kicking a ball as second-placed Lille were held to a goalless draw by Toulouse. Kylian Mbappe fittingly scored a brilliant hat-trick later that evening as PSG ran out 3-1 winners against a struggling Monaco …

Barcelona’s pursuit of Dani Olmo is becoming more intense with each passing day and recently, RB Leipzig’s sporting director, Rouven Schroder, has made it clear that they will consider the offers for the Spanish international.  However, they will only let him leave if a proposal comes in that meets their financial demands. It is no secret that signing Olmo is …

Manchester United are struggling to sign a midfielder this summer. The Red Devils desperately need a new addition in the midfield with some of their midfielders facing an uncertain future at the club. Casemiro, Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen are either past their peak or not wanted at the club anymore. In order to add depth and quality in the …

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been at Barcelona for ten years now and with Sergi Roberto not being renewed he is set to become the first captain for the next season. Ahead of what will be a crucial season for the Catalans, under new manager Hansi Flick, Ter Stegen insisted that they are ready to compete for titles, after failing to …

As the Paris 2024 Olympics continue, one of the most anticipated football clashes is between France and Argentina. This article provides a detailed prediction, team news, form analysis, and more. Match Preview In a repeat of the recent men’s World Cup final, France and Argentina face off at the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. The winner will advance to a semi-final …

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has made it clear that he has no intention of taking a long break after his time with the national team wraps up at the Paris Olympics.  Despite the gruelling schedule that has kept him busy with the Euros followed by the Olympics, Fermin is already focused on the upcoming season with FC Barcelona. Currently, Fermin …

As we head into the final week of pre-season for English Premier League clubs, it’s a crucial moment for Adrien Rabiot and potential suitors, Man United. The French international’s representatives have already held talks with the Red Devils, Liverpool and Arsenal, and according to CaughtOffside sources, another round of discussions will take place next week. Rabiot’s contract and salary demands …

Juventus keeps searching for a new striker to add to their squad following the injury to Arkadiusz Milik. The Polish striker is expected to leave the Allianz Stadium this summer, but even if he stays, he will miss the start of the season. He has been injured since the start of the summer when he was on international duty for …

As the transfer market begins to heat up, CaughtOffside sources understand that Spanish top-flight team, Villarreal, are looking to plunder Premier League outfit, Wolverhampton Wanders, for two of their players. Coach of the Yellow Submarine, Marcelino, is believed to be specifically targeting a striker and a winger, with the latter also able to operate as a second striker when needed. …