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Aston Villa‘s transfer ambitions are making waves as they move closer to securing the signature of Sevilla‘s illustrious left-back, Marcos Acuna, reported by goal.com. The World Cup-winning defender from Argentina is said to be on the brink of donning the Villa colors. The negotiations between the Premier League club and Sevilla are believed to be […]

West Ham United have had a frustrating transfer window. After having a club-record sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal, the Hammers have struggled to replace the English midfielder. Moreover, they are on the cusp of losing Lucas Paqueta to Manchester City, who they bought last summer. Now, they could be given a boost in their […]

Manchester United released a statement on their stance on Mason Greenwood yesterday. The young English forward has been out of action since the club opened an independent investigation on the rape charges in January 2022. In the statement, United said that they are yet to make a decision on Greenwood’s future with the club. There […]

The anticipation for the 2023 Men’s Players’ Player of the Year award is reaching its peak as the PFA Awards reveal their star-studded shortlist, reported by goal.com. The award, a celebrated tradition in football for five decades, recognizes the outstanding contributions of players who have shone in the Premier League during the 2022-23 season, such […]

Neymar has become the latest big-money addition to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian superstar ended his six-year tenure at Paris Saint Germain (PSG) to join Al Hilal on a two-year contract this summer. The former Barcelona man reportedly refused an offer to reunite with Lionel Messi in the MLS. Now, he will be earning […]

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to make a bold move in the world of football by seeking a ‘wild card’ entry for the Pro League winners into the UEFA Champions League, reported by goal.com. The kingdom’s authorities are said to be planning to propose this audacious concept to UEFA, aiming to shake up the structure […]

Al Nassr midfielder Seko Fofana has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s behavior with teammates. The Portuguese legend joined the Saudi Pro League club after Manchester United terminated his contract in December. After his addition to the Middle East, an army of football talent has walked into the Saudi Pro League. Many notable names, such as […]

Inter Miami‘s superstar, Lionel Messi, might find himself venturing into a groundbreaking territory for MLS players, as discussions are underway about a potential invitation for the club to participate in the prestigious Copa Libertadores, reported by goal.com. The Argentine legend’s move to Inter Miami has not only revitalized the club’s prospects but also opened doors […]

Harry Kane is setting his sights on the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, and he believes that his move to Bayern Munich and the prospect of winning trophies with the German champions will enhance his chances, reported by goal.com. With Lionel Messi widely expected to win the Ballon d’Or in 2023, Kane sees his transfer to […]

Manchester United is ready to part ways with defender Eric Bailly, allowing him to leave the club for free during this summer’s transfer window, reported by goal.com. Bailly’s time at Manchester United since his £30 million ($38 million) signing from Villarreal in 2016 has been marred by injury, preventing him from establishing himself as a […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concerns over the long-term injury of Jurrien Timber. The Netherlands International has reportedly broken his ACL and is set to be out for a number of months. However, Arteta hasn’t denied that Arsenal would dip into the market to look for Timber’s short-term replacements. In the Premier League pre-match […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has enforced a strict no-drinking policy for his players following their victory in the UEFA Super Cup, reported by goal.com. This decision came after Jack Grealish, one of the key figures in the team, revealed that there would be no extravagant celebrations for the team after their triumph against Sevilla. […]

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea has chosen Bayern Munich as his next destination. The former Atletico Madrid man has been a free agent since his departure from Manchester United in this transfer window. De Gea was a primary target for Real Madrid in this window, as they wanted a short-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois. The […]

Neymar has expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo‘s role in catalyzing the surge of interest in the Saudi Pro League, reported by goal.com. Particularly as Neymar himself completes a move to Al-Hilal in the Middle East, joining the league this summer. Neymar, now a member of Al-Hilal following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledged the […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed frustration with the accumulation of fixtures. Although he’s had arguably the finest domestic season of his career by winning the Treble, the Spaniard is hungry for more trophies. However, the former Barcelona manager is getting a lot of obstacles in his path. Just after the first Premier League […]

Manchester City expect Ederson to stay at the Etihad Stadium and remain Pep Guardiola’s undisputed goalkeeper. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been linked with a move to Al Hilal this summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City don’t expect any movement in the Ederson transfer. He will likely stay with the Premier League […]

There is a saying that you either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain. In the case of Harry Maguire, this is precisely how things are panning out at Manchester United. The former United captain was all set to join West Ham United on a £30m move. However, things changed at […]

Al Nassr forward Sadio Mane has aimed a dig at his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah after the Arab Club Champions Cup final. Both forwards created a formidable trio alongside Roberto Firmino at Liverpool before Mane left the club to join Bayern Munich last summer. Mane was influential in making Al Nassr the Arab Club […]

Throughout the 2022-23 season, Harry Maguire fell out of favor with the new Manchester United coaching staff led by Erik ten Hag. ten Hag’s system prioritized having two center backs of opposite strong foot, which made Maguire’s skillset surplus to requirements, as the 30-year old defender preferred to play on the left side of a […]

The USWNT entered the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the heavy favorites to take home the trophy. They had won the previous two World Cups, and came into this year’s tournament with a 13-game World Cup win streak that went back to 2015. Complete dominance. Then, they barely escaped the group stage after winning […]

USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down from his role as manager. The upcoming coaching change comes shortly after the US women’s embarrassing loss in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The official announcement is expected to be made Thursday, per soccer outlet 90min who first reported the news. Breaking: […]

After back-to-back Women’s World Cup trophies, the US Women’s National team was the odds-on favorite to win the 2023 tournament. Instead, the USWNT went out in the first game of the knockout round after playing Sweden to a 0-0 draw and losing 5-4 on penalties. Now, after the massive failure on the world’s biggest soccer […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup final is set after England took down hosts Australia in the semifinal, 3-1. England’s first goal came from attacking midfielder Ella Toone, who fired a perfectly placed shot into the top right corner to give England the lead late in the first half. “It fell straight to me in the […]

Round 1 of the EFL Cup comes to a close! It’s time to check our EFL League Cup odds series, starring our QPR-Norwich City prediction, pick, and how-to-watch guide! After mixed results in pre-season games, QPR has split their first two games in the EFL Championship. The Rangers are hoping to get a deep run […]

The European champions clash for the Super Cup! It’s time to check our UEFA Super Cup odds series, starring our Manchester City-Sevilla prediction, pick, and how-to-watch guide! Manchester City finally got their hold of the coveted Champions League trophy. They stood out in their group, overtaking Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, and Copenhagen. The Blues went on […]

Manchester United has released a statement on their official website addressing the status of Mason Greenwood following the dropping of all charges against him in February 2023. The club has conducted an extensive investigation into the allegations made against Greenwood, taking into account evidence and context not publicly available and gathering input from individuals directly […]

England‘s Alessia Russo is hyped as the Lionesses secure their spot in the Women’s World Cup final vs Spain, reported by goal.com. Russo expressed her excitement and confidence in the team’s potential to lift the trophy after defeating Spain on this Sunday. England’s journey to the final came with a remarkable victory over Australia, sealing […]

Borussia Dortmund players are expressing relief over Jude Bellingham‘s departure for Real Madrid, suggesting that his desire to be the center of attention has led to improved team dynamics in his absence, reported by goal.com. Jude Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid during the summer transfer window has reportedly been met with approval from his former […]

Liverpool is redoubling its efforts to strengthen its midfield options and has turned its attention to Crystal Palace‘s Cheick Doucoure, according to goal.com. The move comes after Liverpool lost out on securing deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, both of whom opted for other clubs. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, is reportedly targeting […]

Brazilian superstar Neymar has discussed the potential of reuniting with his long-term rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old secured his much-awaited move to Al Hilal after spending six years at Paris Saint Germain (PSG). Neymar reportedly refused a move to join his former teammate Lionel Messi in MLS to move to Saudi Pro […]

Chelsea‘s pursuit of Montpellier striker Elye Wahi seems to have hit a roadblock as the young talent has chosen West Ham over the Blues, reported by goal.com. Despite Chelsea’s interest, Wahi’s heart is set on a move to West Ham, who have been aggressively pursuing the striker’s signature. Footmercato reports that Elye Wahi has rejected […]

It is just the first Premier League game week, and it feels like so much has already happened. If the news surrounding Chelsea and their infinite transfers weren’t enough, changes would also occur in the officiating room. The Premier League and its officiating has been a subject of attention for a long time. In Monday’s […]

The race for Bayern Munich‘s next goalkeeper has intensified with David de Gea and Stefan Ortega emerging as the primary contenders, reported by goal.com. De Gea, who recently departed Manchester United, has expressed his interest in joining the Bundesliga champions, while Bayern’s preference seems to lean towards Manchester City’s Stefan Ortega. Reports from Sky Sport […]

Liverpool superstar Alisson Becker is set to extend his stay at Anfield and remain the first-choice goalkeeper under Jurgen Klopp. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been linked with a move to Al Nassr this summer. According to the reports from FootMercato, Al Nassr were trying to negotiate a move for the Brazilian goalkeeper. However, the 30-year-old […]

Hakim Ziyech’s nightmare Chelsea tenure could finally be over in the next few days. In 2023, Morroco International has tried to leave the club twice, but both times the deals collapsed at the last minute. However, the third time could be lucky for the former Ajax man as he is set to depart to Galatasaray. […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp isn’t concerned about Mohamed Salah’s angry reaction after getting substituted in the opening Premier League game against Chelsea. The Reds drew 1-1 with the Blues at Stamford Bridge despite taking the lead through Luis Diaz. Speaking to Sky Sports after the opening Premier League game, Klopp said, “I can understand because […]

Only one Premier League game week has passed, and everything is going wrong at Liverpool. Although they showed promising signs of their capabilities in a scored draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, these performances will likely be short-term due to a lack of squad depth. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that the club will […]

Chelsea is making significant moves in the transfer market as they look to bolster their squad for the upcoming season, reported by goal.com. The Blues are on the verge of sealing two major signings, Michael Olise and Romeo Lavia, but to accommodate these acquisitions, the club is also preparing to offload several players. One of […]

AS Roma have confirmed the return of World Cup winner Leandro Paredes to the club. The Argentine midfielder spent three years in the Italian capital before leaving for Zenit and then Paris Saint Germain (PSG), respectively. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Paredes arrives at AS Roma on a two-year deal from PSG with […]