Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, expressed disappointment in new signing Dani Olmo’s fitness levels ahead of the LaLiga opener against Valencia. Despite his recent move from RB Leipzig for a substantial fee, Olmo is deemed unfit to participate in the upcoming match. Flick emphasized the importance of player fitness and ensuring that all team members are
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is taking a different approach when it comes to the lack of signings during the summer transfer window. While many see this as a sign of weakness for the club, Slot believes that the existing squad is strong enough to compete at the highest level. In his first prematch news
In a pivotal moment in September 2023 at a match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, referee Simon Hooper inaccurately commended his team on their VAR review process, despite a crucial error that took place. The incident shed light on the persistent issue with the video assistant referee in English football, tarnishing the reputation of officials
LAFC are reportedly still “dreaming” of signing Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano. Despite the 33-year-old planning to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano this summer, LAFC sees Griezmann as the ideal big signing for the club. They have already secured a move for his France compatriot Olivier Giroud in May
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique recently faced the heat of questions regarding Kylian Mbappé’s successful debut with Real Madrid. Although the transfer saga had finally ended in June when Mbappé moved to the LaLiga side, Enrique was clearly irritated when asked about the French forward’s performance on the field. His reaction of shaking his head
Erik ten Hag recently defended his role in Manchester United’s recruitment policies, stating that he has not specifically targeted players he has worked with in the past. Despite the recent arrival of former Ajax players like Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui at Old Trafford, Ten Hag emphasized that transfer decisions are not solely his
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has made it clear that he will not rush Luke Shaw back into action following the full-back’s recent injury setback. Shaw, who has been sidelined until after the season’s first international break due to a calf injury sustained in training, has not played for Ten Hag’s team since February.
FC Cincinnati has made a significant move by acquiring Nicholas “Niko” Gioacchini on loan from Serie A’s Como. The 24-year-old striker, who previously played for Orlando City and St. Louis City, brings a wealth of experience to the team. With 10 goals in 32 matches for St. Louis last season, Gioacchini has proven himself to
The Premier League has always been under scrutiny when it comes to the decisions made by the referees on the field. One of the key aspects that has come into focus recently is the issue of referee allegiances. The policy around declared allegiances of Premier League referees is set to be made public after a
Tottenham Hotspur announced that Yves Bissouma has been suspended for the Premier League opener against Leicester City due to his involvement in a social media scandal. The midfielder posted videos of himself using nitrous oxide, a Class C drug, on Snapchat. This incident has led to repercussions for Bissouma, with the club taking disciplinary action.