Ben Dawson is set to leave the Newcastle United’s U21 set-up to become a first-team coach at Leicester City alongside new boss Steve Cooper. His sudden departure after 10 years on Tyneside leaves the club in need of an immediate replacement ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League 2 season, as he’s accepted the Foxes offer and is set to join the …
Read More »When Man Utd were too good for English football
The English Premier League title was won by Manchester United for the second consecutive season in emphatic fashion in 1999-2000, ending the campaign a massive 18 points clear of nearest challengers Arsenal. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side lost just three times, scoring 97 goals in the process as the rest of the league struggled to keep pace with the Red Devils. …
Read More »Juventus makes direct contact to sign German attacker
Juventus remains keen on adding a winger to their squad this summer despite missing out on Mason Greenwood and struggling to sign Jadon Sancho. The Bianconeri are one of the top clubs in European football and are rebuilding their squad under Thiago Motta this season. The ex-Bologna coach has been getting the support he needs in the transfer market and …
Read More »Olympic chaos as Morocco-Argentina opener marred by violence
July 25 – The men’s Olympic football tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday as Morocco stunned two-time gold medalist Argentina with a 2-1 win. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when Morocco fans ran on to the …
Read More »Former Mag on offer for £21m? – A no-brainer should Newcastle’s budget allow it
Although Paul Mitchell has suggested we will only make one or two high-profile signings this window, with a new right winger and centre-back being the presumed main targets, I can’t feel there is still a gap that needs to be filled in our midfield for the upcoming season. After an injury-hit campaign saw us routinely start 17-year-old Lewis Miley – …
Read More »July 27th: Saturday’s Football Double – 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions
With the return of all of Europe’s elite fast approaching on the horizon, we have plenty of action from across the globe this weekend. As the likes of Belgium’s Pro League open up the 2024/25 campaign on Saturday, there are also a host of eye-catching affairs from across Brazil. For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday flutter, …
Read More »Argentina file complaint after controversial Olympic football opener
Argentina have filed a complaint with FIFA over the controversy in Wednesday’s Olympic football opener against Morocco. The Copa America winners lost 2-1 to Morocco in a match that was marred by crowd trouble, with a late equaliser ruled out by VAR after play had been suspended for two hours. In the celebrations of what they thought was Cristian Medina’s …
Read More »When United became immortal treble winners
The 1998-99 English Premier League title was won by Manchester United, thanks to a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the season, denying Arsenal in the process. The two rivals had been exchanging blows for much of the second half of the season, but when Arsenal lost to Leeds with just one game remaining it handed …
Read More »Juventus accepts an offer for Huijsen and waits for the youngster’s response
Transfer News July 25, 2024 – 11:00 am Juventus has accepted Bournemouth’s offer for Dean Huijsen, and the defender now has to decide whether to join the Cherries. The Premier League club became a serious contender for his signature yesterday when Juve made him available for transfer. The Bianconeri …
Read More »Official: Barcelona defensive duo receive medical discharge ahead of US tour
Amidst all the bad news regarding injuries to key players, FC Barcelona have been greeted with some good news on the fitness front today. Indeed, full-back duo Alejandro Balde and Julian Araujo have received the discharge from the medical staff, the club have officially confirmed. Balde has been out of action since January earlier this year after he suffered a …
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