Juventus faces Empoli next in their bid to win Serie A, and it is another must-win game ahead of their match against Inter Milan at the start of February. The Bianconeri have entered the second half of the season in very fine form and will be eager to make it count by winning the league. While Inter Milan remains the …
Read More »AFCON minnows Mauritania send Algeria home early
January 24 – In a tournament that has produced shock after shock, Mauritania served up another when they dumped 2019 winners Algeria out of the African Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory to seal a first ever win at the finals and a historic place in the last-16. Centre-back Yali Dellahi swept home the winning goal late in the …
Read More »Chelsea leading Barcelona in race for €60 million Brazilian teenage sensation
Barcelona have made it an absolute point to try and make an effort to bring in the best young talents coming through in Brazil. And the La Liga champions have their eyes fixed on Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian – one of the most talented and gifted young players touted for a bright future in the game. Just 16 years old, …
Read More »Salah injury worse than expected as Rui Vitoria accuse Liverpool of over-reacting
January 24 – Mohamed Salah is likely to miss the remainder of the Africa Cup of Nations after the Egyptian forward’s agent said he faces “21-28 days” out of action with a hamstring injury. Salah is returning to Liverpool to undergo intensive treatment on the injury he sustained against Ghana in an effort to boost his hopes of being fit for the …
Read More »Red Star close to resigning Telekom Srbija to a paid contract
January 24 – Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade (Crvena Zvezda) said they are about to renew their sponsorship with Telekom Srbija, despite the contract having expired last summer. Telekom Srbija has been the club’s main sponsor and its branding is still seen around the club. Red Star’s general secretary Zvezdan Terzic (pictured) said that while the current sponsorship is not paid …
Read More »Ghana fire Hughton after early exit from AFCON, Sanfiet quits Gambia
January 24 – Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after their shock group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The move came after Cameroon defeated Gambia 3-2 to ensure that Ghana could no longer progress to the last 16 as one of the four best third-place teams. The Black Stars slumped to a 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde in their …
Read More »Udinese ordered to play next match behind closed doors after racist abuse of Maignan
January 22 – Udinese have been ordered by Serie A to play one game behind closed doors following the racist abuse aimed at AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Saturday. Milan’s players walked off the pitch after the chanting, with play being suspended for about 10 minutes. A man suspected of shouting racist abuse at Maignan has been banned from every Italian …
Read More »Max Allegri gives approval to Bernardeschi’s Juventus return
Federico Bernardeschi has been linked with a return to Juventus this month as Juve looks for a new midfielder and he wants to escape from the MLS. He served the Bianconeri until 2022 when he left as a free agent, having not been offered a new deal. Bernardeschi did not get much patronage from Allegri when he played under the …
Read More »Agent drops exit hint – Newcastle player to consider summer move after Euro 2024?
Martin Dubravka’s agent has confirmed that the goalkeeper is considering his future at St James’ Park, refusing to rule out a move away this summer. Speaking to iNews and Sport.SK, Zika admitted a January move would “not make much sense”, as he’s currently playing in Nick Pope’s absence and any sale would be blocked. However, he’s revealed that the Slovakian …
Read More »Barcelona offer €6 million for midfield target, player’s club pushing him to accept €10 million Bundesliga proposal
Journalist Fernando Polo has affirmed via Mundo Deportivo that in-demand midfielder Lucas Bergvall only wants to join Barcelona, but his current team, Djurgardens IF, want him to join Eintracht Frankfurt since they are the highest bidder right now. Barcelona are absolutely determined not to lose out on Bergvall, but they face a massive hurdle in their pursuit, first from the …
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