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Best Premier League left-backs of all-time
One of the most evolving positions in football, let’s take a look at the ten best left-backs of the Premier League era. 10. Ben Chilwell (Leicester City) An emerging left-back tipped as the next Ashley Cole, Ben Chilwell is enjoying an outstanding 2019/20 season at Leicester City. Arguably England’s best......
Manchester City’s all-time greatest XI
One of the more recent clubs to advance the tables in Europe, Manchester City are quickly becoming a hegemon under the leadership of Pep Guardiola. Below are Man City’s all-time greatest XI to-date. Vincent Kompany The Belgium center back has been at Man City for over a decade, providing a......
Chelsea in pole position to sign Kai Havertz as Sancho...
With Jadon Sancho heavily linked with Manchester United at £120 million, Chelsea have shifted their attention to another Bundesliga playmaker, Kai Havertz. The Blues are showing “serious” intent to sign the 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen sensation. But it won’t be easy. Leverkusen are demanding €100m (€80m + €20m) for their star......
Premier League
Virgil van Dyk wins PFA Player of the Year
by Robert Baum
A Liverpool player won the PFA Player of the year for the second year in a row. Virgil van Dyk followed last year’s winner Mo Salah, in winning his first PFA Player of the year award last night at the official gala event in London. Coach Jurgen Klopp sent a......
Sporting CP considers renaming stadium after Cristiano Ronaldo
Premeira Liga club Sporting CP are considering renaming their stadium from José Alvalade Stadium to one after former player Cristiano Ronaldo. “Cristiano is, and always will be, one of the major symbols of the history of our club,” said Sporting president Frederico Varandas. “We’re proud to be associated with Cristiano......
Liverpool are favorites to sign Jadon Sancho in January transfer window
Liverpool have become favorites to sign Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, according to informed reporter Jan Age Fjortoft. Re: Liverpool favorite to get Sancho – player has no clause in his contract– Dortmund got 90 million pounds when they sold Dembélé to Barcelona – want more......
Jose Mourinho rejects Lyon talks, so where does the ‘Special One’ wind...
Jose Mourinho has turned down talks with Ligue 1 side Lyon in the hopes that he can land his next job at a top club. “We had some fairly flattering exchanges over SMS. He did not respond to our meeting proposal because he has already chosen another team,” said Lyon......
Coutinho to Tottenham? Here’s what has to happen first…
Philippe Coutinho may be headed back to England. Barcelona is trying to offload the 27-year-old winger, but his future depends on some of the other big-name transfers in the final 48 hours of the Premier League transfer window. Here’s the rundown on the potential destinations in England for the Brazilian......
Best Forwards/Strikers of the 2010s
It’s hard to think of anyone better at the forward/striker position than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. But besides the two megastars vacuuming up goals and trophies, there’s been plenty of other great forwards with remarkable scoring records as well. Lionel Messi The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been ripping......
Eden Hazard unveils Chelsea’s new 2019/2020 season kit
Chelsea unveiled its new kit for the upcoming 2019/2020 season this week. The Blues star player Eden Hazard served as the face of the launch despite rumors that he’s headed to the Bernabeu this summer. Nike designed the kit to celebrate the team’s iconic Stamford Bridge stadium where the team......
Are the wheels coming off for Solksjaer?
Last night’s one nil defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals gave newly hired manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his fourth loss in his last five games. Manchester United arguably outplayed the Catalan side. The Red Devil defense contained Barcelona’s attackers, forcing them to rush play......
Champions League
Pulisic ruled out of USMNT Nations League games with a hip injury
by Robert Baum
American 21-year-old phenom Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of the USMNT’s next two Nations League matches. The attacker suffered a slight hip injury after scoring his third consecutive Premier League goal in Chelsea’s win against Crystal Palace last Saturday. “This was a collaborative decision with the club looking after......
Xavi to Camp Nou? Barcelona officials meet with former midfielder to replace...
According to reports, Barcelona officials including Eric Abidal and Oscar Grau are in Doha meeting with Xavi about replacing Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona head coach. A legendary Barcelona midfielder, Xavi is currently the manager of Qatar side Al Sadd. He announced his retirement from the same club just last year.......
Kylian Mbappe hints at Paris Saint-Germain summer exit
After winning the Young Player award along with Player of the Season last May, Kylian Mbappe dropped a hint on his whereabouts next season. “I have discovered a lot of things here [at PSG] and I feel that it is perhaps time for greater responsibility,” he said. “I hope that......
PSG prepare a massive new contract for Kylian Mbappe to fend off...
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to make 20-year-old Kylian Mbappe a massive offer to fend off interest from Real Madrid. According to Spanish outlet AS, PSG will offer Mbappe 40 million euros a year next season to convince the Frenchman to stay. Second to Lionel Messi last year in the race......
Liverpool lose their Champions League opener, a first for a European titleholder...
Liverpool are the first European winners in 25 years to lose their opening Champions League match since AC Milan 25 years ago. While the Reds controlled the game, a suspect VAR call on Andy Robertson in the 81st minute allowed Dries Mertens to convert from the penalty spot. As Napoli......
Zidane pushes Keylor Navas out of Real Madrid
As Zinedine Zidane prepares next year’s squad, he’s announced that Keylor Navas will be allowed to leave the club. According to Jugones on La Sexta, the board had already decided before Zidane’s rearrival that the Belgian international Thibaut Courtois was Real Madrid’s first choice. However, there’s been speculation in the......
Roy Keane renews rift with old boss Sir Alex Ferguson
In an interview with Off The Ball, Roy Keane heavily criticized Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure at Manchester United. Keane played 13 seasons under the Scotsman, captaining the team to seven Premier League titles plus a Champions League trophy. But Ferguson sold Keane after the player ripped some of the younger......
Liverpool are favorites to sign Jadon Sancho in January transfer window
Liverpool have become favorites to sign Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, according to informed reporter Jan Age Fjortoft. Re: Liverpool favorite to get Sancho – player has no clause in his contract– Dortmund got 90 million pounds when they sold Dembélé to Barcelona – want more......
La Liga
Transfer Rumors: Where will Wolves winger Adama Traore end up next season?
by Robert Baum
Wolves winger Adama Traore has attracted the interest of Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United. The £70m-rated player is enjoying a stellar year for the Wolverhampton Wanderers. He’s averaged 5.6 successful take-ons per game in the Premier League season, more than any other player across Europe’s top five leagues.......
Transfer Rumors: Where will N’Golo Kante wind up this summer?
Chelsea are looking to sell French midfielder N’Golo Kante for the right price this summer. Real Madrid and PSG are interested in acquiring the World Cup winner and are currently lining up bids. Lyon is also interested in a deal for the 29-year-old. Kante’s contract expires in 2023 with the......
Thomas Partey demands Arsenal move with PSG looking to scupper the deal
Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey has informed Atletico Madrid that he’s hoping for a move to Arsenal. The 26-year old Ghanian midfielder is a number one transfer priority for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta who’s looking to strengthen Arsenal’s defensive needs. Despite PSG’s attempt to scupper the deal with a more lucrative......
Will Timo Werner be a Liverpool player next season?
Even RB Leipzig chief Ralf Rangnick admits that the team’s star striker Timo Werner would fit in well with Liverpool. “I would rather see [Werner] in good hands with a club that is not necessarily defined by ball possession football,” said Rangnick. “He would rather fit a club like Liverpool,......
Big name players Mauricio Pochettino could bring to Newcastle as new manager
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is getting closer to becoming Newcastle’s new manager, according to le10sport. With the probable £300m takeover of Newcastle by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, let’s take a look at some of the big-name players the 48-year-old Argentine boss could bring to the club. Philippe Coutinho Newcastle......
The best right backs right now
One of the most evolving positions in football, let’s take a look at the 10 best right-backs playing the game today. 10. Thomas Meunier (Paris Saint-Germain) Belgian right-back Thomas Meunier has proved himself a dependable defender during his tenure at PSG, showcasing a deft spatial awareness and dribbling ability with......
The best right backs of all-time
While the Brazilians might rule the list for some of the best right-backs of all-time, let’s take a look at some of the other greats. Here are the top 10 best right-backs of all-time. 10. Gary Neville (England, Manchester United) Sir Alex Ferguson once described him as “the best English......
The top 10 left-backs in the world right now
Versatile left-backs are becoming an ever-more important position in football. From veterans Jordi Alba to Marcelo to newcomers Alphonso Davies and Ben Chilwell, let’s take a look at the best left-backs in the world right now. 10. Juan Bernat (Paris Saint-Germain) A versatile left-back, Juan Bernat scored PSG’s last goal......