May 7 – Some 155 police officers were injured in clashes with Dynamo Berlin and Energie Cottbus fans over the weekend – most of them from the use of their own tear gas. Berlin police said 116 officers suffered injuries from tear-gas use, 28 from assaults and 11 after being hit by pyrotechnics fired by supporters after the fourth-division match …
Read More »Barcelona face Aston Villa, AC Milan battle for €20 million midfield target
Barcelona and Girona are set for a long summer ahead in mutual transactions, as was the case last June. The Catalans will look to trade back Oriol Romeu after the player’s unsuccessful term at Barcelona, while Pablo Torre could also make a move to Girona. Michel’s side, meanwhile, will look to renew Eric Garcia amidst Xavi’s wish that the player …
Read More »What it means for relegation
The Premier League denied an appeal from Nottingham Forest that now upholds the side’s four-point deduction. The club’s financial records indicated it exceeded its loss limit in its first season back in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest was only permitted to lose $77 million, per the Premier League’s regulations. However, major spending amounted to $318 million spent on transfers. As …
Read More »Newcastle identify two Olise alternatives and three defensive targets – Report
After revealing that Newcastle have reignited their interest in Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, The Mail have named two other wingers on the club’s radar. Craig Hope has confirmed that Wolves’ Pedro Neto has been watched along with Athletic Bilbao sensation Nico Williams, insisting that Newcastle are in the market for a new right winger this summer. The Mail also …
Read More »Imagine Sisyphus Happy – Jurgen Klopp: Part-Manager, Part-Philosopher
As a woman and a professor of philosophy, I have seen football always very differently. I had poor knowledge of tactical systems, but I enjoyed from all my heart the great spectacle from the peach with emotion. If a Nobel winner, Camus, acknowledged that everything he knew about ethics was learned from football, why wouldn’t we recognize that it happened …
Read More »Barcelona’s meeting to review images of disallowed Clasico goal cancelled by the CTA
FC Barcelona can no longer avoid the reality of a trophyless season, as failures in both domestic and European competitions have prevented them from emulating the success of last season. While the Catalans notably observed a drop in their collective quality, they have not shied away from vocalizing their frustration with some of the refereeing decisions that have gone against …
Read More »Report: Sao Paulo prepares move for Juventus veteran Alex Sandro
Sao Paulo are reportedly eager to sign Alex Sandro who will leave Juventus at the end of the season. The 33-year-old has been a stalwart in Turin since 2015 and is one appearance away from equalling Pavel Nedved’s record as the foreigner with the most appearances for the club. Nevertheless, the left-back’s displays have been on the decline in recent …
Read More »Hull City sack Liam Rosenior after missing Championship play-offs
Hull City have reportedly parted ways with boss Liam Rosenior after finishing outside the Championship play-offs. The 39-year-old – who played more than 150 games for the Tigers during his playing career – had been nominated for the division’s Manager of the Year accolade this season, but has been sacked according to widespread reports on Tuesday afternoon. Expectations were high …
Read More »Barcelona tracking 19-year-old Norwegian winger, have great reports on him
As has been well-established by now, FC Barcelona are in the market for a new left-winger ahead of the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana are scouring the market for an explosive and dynamic winger who can provide the same level of threat that Lamine Yamal does from the right. Names like Nico Williams, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Dani Olmo are the …
Read More »5 Players Who Must Improve In Semi-Final 2nd Leg
Last week, we were treated to a couple of sensational semi-final first-leg clashes in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played out a scintillating 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday (April 30), setting the stage for a grand climax at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Vinicius Jr., Toni Kroos, Harry Kane, and Jamal Musiala caught everyone’s …
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