It promises to be a busy summer transfer window this year for FC Barcelona sporting director Deco, who will need to make several important decisions starting from the managerial appointment to the roster changes. One key area that Deco would need to focus on is lightening the number of central defenders in the squad. Barça already have five centre-backs on …
Read More »Legal expert says Pogba has a chance with a CAS appeal
Paul Pogba might stand a chance of receiving a reduced sentence as the midfielder heads to the CAS to appeal his four-year ban for failing a drug test. Pogba had rejected a plea bargain with the authorities because he was confident that he would not receive a serious punishment after proving his case. However, that did not work, as he …
Read More »Revolution roll to book Champions Cup Round of 16 berth
The New England Revolution rolled on Thursday night to clinch their spot into the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. Nacho Gil, Tomas Chancalay, and Mark-Anthony Kaye all scored while Henrich Ravas registered his second clean sheet in a 3-0 second leg triumph over Independiente de La Chorrera. Caleb Porter’s men advanced 4-0 on aggregate, setting up a Round of …
Read More »How will Juventus respond to Paul Pogba’s four-year ban?
Fans are eagerly awaiting Juventus’ response to Paul Pogba’s four-year ban, as the midfielder is now definitively out of their plans. Throughout Pogba’s suspension and the wait for a ban, Juventus provided the midfielder with all the support possible. The hope was that Pogba’s ban would not be severe, given his perceived character, which does not suggest dishonesty. However, the …
Read More »Howe responds to Nagelsmann links and makes transfer stance clear after Ashworth exit
Eddie Howe has responded to reports from Germany linking former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann with his job at Newcastle United. This comes after Sport Bild claimed Toon chiefs were considering a summer move for the German coach, but Howe insists that his future will be decided by his results, not reports in the media. Asked about midweek links to …
Read More »De Bruyne, Zidane, Sterling, Pedro & Davies: The Essential Transfer Round Up – Friday, March 1st
De Bruyne prefers MLS over Saudi Although Kevin De Bruyne might have his sights firmly set on making more history with Manchester City this season, it has been suggested that the 32-year-old is already planning for his future away from the Etihad. Continuing to shine since returning from a long-term hamstring injury at the start of the year, the one-time …
Read More »“I know that this is not in his character” Deschamps reacts to Pogba’s ban
France manager Didier Deschamps has responded to the four-year ban handed to Paul Pogba for failing a drug test. Pogba has been suspended since the early weeks of this season and has spent much of the campaign waiting to learn the verdict of his actions. The Frenchman has now been banned for four years and vows to appeal the decision. …
Read More »Howe speaks to media on Friday morning – Injury update and reacts to Man City draw
Eddie Howe has been speaking to the press this morning, offering an update on the fitness front ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Wolves and reacting to our FA Cup quarter-final draw. He’s revealed that Sven Botman is ‘looking good’ after being rested at Blackburn in midweek, but insists that Elliot Anderson is ‘not in the condition to play regularly yet’ …
Read More »Barcelona set to reward 19-year-old La Masia jewel with an improved contract
Barcelona have seen a number of young talents storm into the first-team setup this season with the likes of Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Marc Guiu, Pau Cubarsi, and Hector Fort, slowly establishing a foothold in the senior squad. More players are knocking on the doors and are on the cusp of a breakthrough, one of whom happens to be 19-year-old …
Read More »Barcelona want to keep Cancelo and Felix
Barcelona are keen on retaining the services of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix past this summer, according to Sport. The two Portugal internationals currently play for the Catalan club on loan from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, respectively, and their loans both expire at the end of the season. Apparently, Barcelona are prepared to offer a fee ranging between €15 …
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