Barcelona’s midfield depth took a hit as Ilkay Gündoğan has been ruled out of the LaLiga opener against Valencia. Gündoğan, who suffered a head injury during the Joan Gamper Trophy defeat to Monaco, will be sidelined as a precautionary measure. Adding to the injury list that includes key players like Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald
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Manchester United fans around the world rejoiced as the club announced that Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract, extending his stay at Old Trafford until 2027. This new deal comes with an option for an additional year, solidifying Fernandes’ commitment to the club for the foreseeable future. In a statement released by the club,
Julián Álvarez’s transfer from Manchester City to Atlético Madrid has been finalized, with City receiving a reported £82 million for the Argentina international. This represents a record sale for City, considering they initially paid £14 million for Álvarez in January 2022. Despite being loaned back to River Plate before officially joining City for the 2022-23
Arsenal is reportedly in talks to secure the services of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino in the ongoing summer transfer window. The negotiations are centered around a transfer fee exceeding €25 million for the 28-year-old. Merino’s decision to prioritize a move to the Emirates Stadium has also caught the attention of both Atlético Madrid and
Fulham has made a historic move by signing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal in a deal worth a staggering £34 million. This transfer fee has set a new record as the most expensive signing in the history of the club. The 24-year-old midfielder’s arrival marks Fulham’s second permanent transfer of the summer, as they strategically
Barcelona’s new head coach, Hansi Flick, expressed his desire to emulate the success of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City after a friendly match that ended in a penalty shootout victory for the Catalan club. Flick acknowledged the greatness of the opponent, emphasizing the importance of defending and attacking as a cohesive unit. Despite facing challenges in
Reece James, in his exclusive interview with ESPN, highlighted the potential impact of the Enzo Fernández controversy on team spirit within the Chelsea camp. He mentioned that the situation could lead to a “problem” among the players and emphasized the importance of resolving it through face-to-face talks. This acknowledgment of potential discord within the team
Gregg Berhalter’s term as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team was characterized by just meeting, but never exceeding, modest expectations. While this was enough to keep him in charge for a time, it eventually led to his downfall. Berhalter’s failure to advance past the group stage at the U.S.-hosted Copa América was
Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England national football team, has pushed back against claims that England received an easier pathway in the Euro 2024 knockout draw. Southgate dismissed the notion of entitlement within the nation, suggesting that such attitudes can create drama and irritate opponents. He emphasized the need for focus on the upcoming
Spain striker Joselu is determined to bring an end to former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos’ distinguished career in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Germany. Despite acknowledging Kroos’ quality as a key player for Germany, Joselu believes that focusing solely on him would be a mistake. He emphasized the need to keep a close