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Italy’s 2006 World Cup Squad: Where are they now?
What’s a footballer to do after hanging up the boots? For the 2006 Italian World Cup Champions, the gigs vary from management, coaching, and in some rare cases, still playing. Let’s take a look at where Italy’s World Cup winners stand today. Gianluigi Buffon Perhaps no one embodies the spirit......
Juventus finalize €75M deal for Dusan Vlahovic
The Dusan Vlahovic January transfer ends with Juventus sealing the deal for one of the world’s most wanted strikers. The Bianconeri agreed to a €75M fee with Fiorentina for 21-year-old Vlahovic. The Juventus board are now working to finalize the contract. The Old Lady’s signing of the Serb means Arsenal’s......
Barcelona edge Spurs in Adama Traore loan deal
Barcelona are aggressively pursuing Wolverhampton star Adama Traore on a loan deal with an optional €35 million buy clause. The Catalan giants want to find an immediate replacement for Ousmane Dembele, who is likely to be leaving in the days remaining in the transfer window. The Frenchman has waffled over......
Premier League
Ronaldo came THIS close to signing for Atletico Madrid last August
by Robert Baum
Cristiano Ronaldo nearly signed for Atletico Madrid before Los Rojiblancos pulled out of the deal. According to Spanish publication Sport, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes offered the 36-year-old to Diego Simeone side in August. But the Argentine boss rejected the move due to financial difficulties and the potential fan backlash for signing......
Virgil van Dyk wins PFA Player of the Year
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......
You love to see it: Beckham makes Premier League Hall of Fame
David Beckham is the latest player to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Manchester United legend was the final inductee to be included in the 2021 edition, along with Steven Gerrard, Dennis Bergkamp, Frank Lampard, Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry, and Alan Shearer. Beckham’s career in England......
Barcelona stall on their approach for Edinson Cavani transfer
Edinson Cavani remains determined to continue playing at a high level for another two seasons. According to The Times, the 34-year-old Uruguayan wants to join Barcelona after his contract with Manchester United expires at the end of this season. Barcelona initially reached out to Cavani’s representatives in early December to......
Real Madrid sign Reinier Jesus, adding another Brazilian teen to their roster
Real Madrid complete the signing of Brazilian starlet Reinier Jesus from Flamengo. The €35m deal keeps 18-year-old Reinier at Real Madrid on a six-year contract until 2026. The new attacking midfielder becomes the third Brazilian teenager Los Blancos have acquired in the last three years. Real Madrid signed Vinícius Júnior......
Ederson out for Sunday’s clash against Liverpool, Van Dijk and Henderson fit
Pep Guardiola has ruled out Manchester City’s #1 goalkeeper Ederson from Sunday’s match against Liverpool. The Brazilian goalie left the Citizens Champions League match against Atalanta at halftime with a thigh injury. “He is not able to play. I don’t know how long he will be out for. Sunday, he......
Chelsea prepared to make Dortmund irresistible offer over Erling Haaland
Chelsea are starting to test Dortmund’s resolve. Despite rumors that Borussia Dortmund have turned down Chelsea’s opening offer for Erling Haaland, informal talks are still ongoing. That offer (re: proposal) included cash + Tammy Abraham or Hudson Odoi. The champions of Europe still like their chances of signing the Norwegian......
Harry Kane “ready to go” for Champions League final
Good news, Spurs fans! After injuring his ankle in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Manchester City in April, Harry Kane is back to full fitness and “ready to go” for the final against The Reds on Saturday. “I feel good. There have been no problems so......
Champions League
Has Arsenal progressed under Unai Emery?
by Robert Baum
In his first year as head coach, Arsenal boss Unai Emery has equaled last season’s point total of 63. Yesterday’s two-nil victory over Newcastle sees the Gunners leapfrog arch-rivals Tottenham. Said the team’s man of the match Mesut Ozil: “Our aim is to get into the top four. Of course......
Slavia Prague 1 – 2 Barcelona: 5 things we learned as Barca...
Barcelona defeated Slavia Prague 2-1 at Sinobo Stadium to put them atop Group F with 7 points. The Blaugrana move up three points clear of Inter and Borussia Dortmund in the Group of Death. Here are 5 things we took away from Valverde’s side in Matchday 3. 1. Messi is......
Juventus sign Weston McKennie to permanent deal
Juventus have made Weston McKennie’s loan permanent. The 22-year-old American starlet has shined during his loan spree from Schalke to The Old Lady. The deal includes an initial fee of €18.5 million, potentially rising to €25 million with bonuses over the next three years. McKennie joins Juventus on a contract......
Tottenham overcome 3 nil deficit to beat Ajax in the Champions League...
Just 24 hours after one of the best comebacks in Champions League semi-finals history between Liverpool and Barcelona, we got treated to another epic finish. Tottenham came back from three-nil down on aggregate to stage one of the most exciting Champions League matches in recent history (i.e. the day before).......
11 Best Bicycle Kicks of All Time
Whether you call it a bicycle kick or scissors kick, it’s all one amazing acrobatic strike. Here are some of our favorites throughout the years, including those two magnicent strikes from Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the Champions League just last year. Gareth Bale, Real Madrid vs. Liverpool 2018 Champions......
Everything you need to know about PSG’s bid for Mo Salah as...
PSG have lined up Mo Salah as Mbappe’s replacement should the Frenchman decide to leave this summer. The Parisians are in ‘official talks’ with Salah’s representatives, with the club planning to launch a bid in the next coming weeks, according to L’Equipe. The 28-year-old Liverpool ace still has two years......
Jesse Lingard’s revival sparks interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid, Inter, and PSG
Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and PSG are all monitoring Jesse Lingard this summer given the winger’s stunning return to form. The Manchester United loanee is back to his best for Aston Villa, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in just 9 games for the Hammers. Those are roughly......
How the Coronavirus continues to affect football across Europe
From league suspensions to games behind closed doors, the Coronavirus continues to impact football across Europe. Let’s take a look at how Europe’s top five leagues are responding to the coronavirus outbreak. Serie A: Suspended until April 3rd The Serie A has officially been suspended as of Tuesday until April......
La Liga
El Clasico presents a turning point for Xavi’s Barcelona
by Robert Baum
Barcelona and head coach Xavi are looking to galvanize the rest of their season with a victory over Real Madrid tomorrow in the Spanish Supercopa semifinal. It’ll be the first Clasico since in October when Real Madrid won 2-1 at Camp Nou. Tomorrow’s competition takes place in neutral territory, Riyadh,......
Newcastle target out-of-favor Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti
Newcastle are preparing to sign Barcelona Samuel Umtiti on loan in this January window. The Magpies have already secured the signing of right-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for €12m plus €2m in add-ons. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants to strengthen his relegation battled side by adding a top center-back......
Trippier set to become Newcastle’s first signing under new owners
Kieran Trippier is on the verge of a return to the Premier League with Newcastle keen to snatch the defender. The England international appeared to signal his departure in yesterday’s game at the Metropolitano. Trippier signed for Atletico in the summer of 2019 on a three-year contract. He played a......
Real Madrid and Barca on alert as Erling Haaland prioritizes La Liga...
Erling Haaland prefers a big move to La Liga over the Premier League, according to transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio. The 21-year-old goal machine, who’s been linked with Manchester United, Man City, Chelsea, and Real Madrid is now rumored with a move to Barcelona. Barca president Joan Laporta is desperate......
Future for USMNT star Sergino Dest remains uncertain at Barcelona
Barcelona are still deciding whether to make right back Sergino Dest available on the transfer market next month. Whether a scapegoat for Xavi’s mixed results or a victim of the new system (or both), 21-year-old Dest does not appear type of player Xavi rates highly. The Catalan giants re-signed Dani......
Arsenal and Barcelona linked in surprise move for Man United’s Mason Greenwood
According to El Nacional, both Barcelona and Arsenal are monitoring the availability of Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood. The 20-year-old is growing frustrated with his lack of playing time at Old Trafford under new boss Ralf Rangnick. Having Ronaldo in the dressing room, not to mention always the first name on......
Barcelona on the brink of Champions League group stage elimination for first...
Barcelona need a crucial win tomorrow against Bayern Munich if they’re to guarantee a move out of Group E and into to the Champions League round of 16. A loss (and Benfica win/tie) puts the Blaugrana in the Europa League, marking their exit from the Champions League group stage for......
Jurgen Klopp advises Liverpool to sign Toni Kroos next summer
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to sign Toni Kroos next summer, according to El Nacional. The German midfielder’s contract expires at the Santiago Bernabeau at the end of the 2022/23 season. But Klopp is a huge admirer of his fellow compatriot, with the Reds prepared to bid £20m deal for the......