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Ilkay Gundogan has finally agreed to move to Barcelona this summer as a free agent from Manchester City. Despite City’s resistance to offload him, the Treble winners couldn’t convince him of a two-year deal. On the other hand, Barcelona offered him a three-year deal, which was accepted by the representatives of the Germany International. After […]

You won’t find many players with a bigger trophy cabinet than Mateo Kovacic. Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City has habitually signed top potentials. However, it looks like they have changed their model to signing experienced players.  Kovacic has already experienced the highs with Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Croatia National Team. He has won four Champions […]

With Kai Havertz all but set to sign for Arsenal in a big-money deal, the question now arises — where will he play for the Gunners? Although he has mainly played as a forward for a dysfunctional Chelsea team last season, one of Havertz’s great attributes is his versatility as he can also play out […]

Spanish manager Rafael Benitez is set to become the new Celta Vigo manager. The Spaniard has reportedly turned down offers from Saudia Arabia to return to his home country. The 63-year-old has taken several managerial jobs in Spain and England, including Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Benitez has not been seen on the touchline since […]

Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch admits he could leave the Bundesliga giants this summer for first-team football. The Dutch midfielder has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer.  Gravenberch joined Bayern Munich for £21m from Ajax last summer. The Dutch Maestro was considered one of the biggest talents in Europe by Bayern’s sporting […]

USA and Jamaica lock horns in the CONCACAF Gold Cup! Catch the CONCACAF Gold Cup odds series here, featuring our USA-Jamaica prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Team USA is on a groove, going unbeaten in the last six of the seven games played this 2023. The Stars and Stripes lost their […]

The summer of 2023 was always going to be pivotal for Real Madrid. The Whites couldn’t defend their La Liga or Champions League crowns despite winning the Copa del Rey. This window has allowed Los Blancos to witness the change of the guard to a new generation. As several senior players were running out of […]

Newcastle United are close to an agreement with AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Italy international has also received interest from Chelsea initially, but the Blues are focused on offloading midfielders before making further additions. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United’s negotiations with AC Milan are in the advanced stages for the […]

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski, who has had the privilege of working with both Pep Guardiola and Xavi throughout his career, recently shared insights into the similarities and differences between the two coaches. The Polish international shed light on the guidance he received from the Manchester City manager during their time together at Bayern Munich. “Guardiola […]

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, if not the greatest. It’s an opinion that is held by virtually everyone within the world of football and even sports, but Messi being the greatest footballer ever period is also a widely-held opinion for fans, players and media alike. For many, it was […]

Pep Guardiola has refuted Xavi’s claims that Manchester City prevented Joao Cancelo from joining Barcelona during the January transfer window. Cancelo left Etihad Stadium in January after a falling out with Guardiola, subsequently signing with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Xavi disclosed Barcelona’s interest in acquiring the Portuguese full-back in a recent interview with Catalan broadcaster […]

Ireland and Zambia lock horns in the International Friendly! Catch the International Friendly odds series here, featuring our Ireland-Zambia prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Ireland has played three games in 2023 but those did not bear fruitful results. The Irish had their year-opener with a goalless draw to China before going […]

LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas lock horns in the MLS! Catch the MLS odds series here, featuring our LA Galaxy-Sporting Kansas prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Los Angeles Galaxy (3-4-9) are currently in 13th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best so far this […]

Promising Brazilian forward Vitor Roque is close to joining Barcelona as they engage in advanced talks with Athletico Paranaense for a potential €35m transfer. 18-year-old Roque has been in sensational form for Athletico Paranaense this season, finding the net four times in just 10 appearances. Regarded as one of Brazil’s most talented young players, Roque […]

In a developing transfer saga, Manchester United continues to bid for Chelsea’s star midfielder Mason Mount despite rejecting their second offer. The offer, worth £50 million, was swiftly rejected by the Blues just hours after it was submitted, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions between the two clubs will […]

Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps lock horns in the MLS! Catch the MLS odds series here, featuring our Colorado Rapids-Vancouver Whitecaps prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. The Rapids (2-7-9) are sitting in the bottom of the West and the entire Major League Soccer. Arguably the worst team so far in USA’s […]

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea this transfer window, with the clubs said to be in advanced talks over a £60m deal. The German international has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for some time, and it now appears that a deal is close to being […]

RSaint Louis City and Real Salt Lake lock horns in the MLS! Catch the MLS odds series here, featuring our Saint Louis City-Real Salt Lake prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Saint Louis City (9-2-6) sits at the top of the Western Conference and is having a remarkable season. The St. Louisans […]

PSG superstar Neymar is making headlines again. Unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Again. The 31-year-old has now issued a public apology to his pregnant fiancee Bruna Biancardi for cheating on her. Neymar did not provide any details about his indiscretion but he mentioned in his post that he is attempting to “justify the unjustifiable” […]

Chelsea is a club in transition after a brutally disappointing 12th-place finish in the English Premier League this season. To fix this, the team is bringing in sought-after manager Mauricio Pochettino and going through a major roster shake-up, with multiple Chelsea transfers heading to Saudi Arabia for massive paydays. The first big Chelsea to Saudi […]

Ilkay Gundogan is officially property of FC Barcelona after the club finalized his signing from Manchester City on Wednesday, according to Fabrizio Romano. “Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona, here we go! Final approval arrived on club side to register him as new signing, green light from the player,” Romano wrote. “It’s [a] done deal, signed [a] […]

The USWNT has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they look to defend their title. Manager Vlatko Andonovski will take 23 players to Australia and New Zealand, with just nine from the 2019 squad. In total, there are 14 new players who are set to display their talents on […]

In a shocking development, Jose Mourinho has been hit with a four-match ban by UEFA for directing abusive language at a match official during the Europa League final, reported by mirror. The governing body announced the suspension, which will see the Roma manager sidelined for a significant portion of the club’s upcoming European campaign. Mourinho’s […]

Ángel Di Maria‘s much-anticipated transfer back to Benfica is set to be finalized in the coming days, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano. The 35-year-old winger, who played for Juventus last season, will be returning to the Portuguese club where he made a name for himself earlier in his career. After completing his tenure with Juventus, […]

AS Roma has secured the signing of Evan N’Dicka on a free transfer, completing a deal that sees the French defender join the Italian club on a five-year contract, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The official confirmation of the move has delighted Roma fans, who are eager to see N’Dicka bolster their defensive line. The 23-year-old […]

Manchester United have upped their bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, offering an improved sum of up to £50 million, reported by goal.com. However, the Blues swiftly responded with their own counteroffer. United’s proposal, according to The Athletic, included an initial fee of £45 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. Chelsea, not […]

Manchester City have completed the signing of Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea in a deal worth £30 million, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The agreement between the two clubs was finalized, and the personal terms were agreed upon two weeks ago, with Kovacic expressing his desire to join Manchester City. The transfer fee includes a […]

Manchester United is prepared to make a player-plus-cash bid in an attempt to hijack Arsenal‘s move for West Ham United star Declan Rice, reported by goal.com. With Rice being a target for Arsenal, Manchester United is considering entering the race for the talented midfielder. According to The Telegraph, Manchester United is evaluating the possibility of […]

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has shared an update on his injury recovery on his Instagram account. The Argentine has been a huge fan favorite since his move from the Netherlands last summer. In April, Martinez was ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining an injury during the Europa League quarter-final against […]

Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis has revealed that the Serie A champions have agreed on a two-year deal with striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. Osimhen currently has a contract with Napoli until 2025. Alongside Manchester United, the Nigerian has also received interest from Bayern […]

Manchester United wonder kid Alejandro Garnacho has been nominated for the Golden Boy 100-strong list for 2023. The Golden Boy trophy is awarded annually by the Italian outlet Tuttosport to the best talent under age of 21. Manchester United have a history of players winning the Golden Boy Award. Wayne Rooney won the award in […]

Real Madrid fans can breathe a sigh of relief as midfield legend Toni Kroos has officially extended his stay at the club, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The German international has put pen to paper on a new contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2024. This deal was already completed back […]

Manchester United must seize the opportunity to sign Andre Onana as they look to build on their progress under Erik ten Hag, reported by goal.com. The Ajax goalkeeper played a crucial role in the success of Ten Hag’s side, and his exceptional dribbling and passing abilities have the potential to transform the Red Devils. While […]

The rebuilding job of Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea is well and truly underway. The Blues have secured Christopher Nkunku for €60 million from RB Leipzig. It is reported that the negotiations with the midfielder already took place during the regime of Frank Lampard. Pochettino will be delighted with his first signing. The versatile midfielder has […]

There is still a glimmer of hope for Harry Kane‘s potential move to Manchester United, but Tottenham Hotspur will need to lower their £100 million asking price, according to goal.com. The 29-year-old striker has been linked with a transfer to United, but negotiations have hit a roadblock due to Spurs’ valuation of their star player. […]

In a surprising move, N’Golo Kante has officially ended his seven-year spell at Chelsea and signed with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad on a three-year contract, reported by goal.com. The French midfielder’s transfer to the Saudi Pro League comes after negotiations for a new deal with Chelsea fell through, making him available on a free transfer […]

Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes lock horns in the MLS! Catch the MLS odds series here, featuring our Houston Dynamo-San Jose Earthquakes prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Houston Dynamo (7-3-7) sits in the sixth spot in the Western Conference and is currently enjoying a productive season. The home side edged […]

As the summer transfer window has opened, Neymar has once again attracted the transfer headlines. Now, reports are linking him back to his former club Barcelona this summer. According to the reports from SPORT’s Ferran Correas, Neymar is once again considering his options for a Barcelona homecoming. The Brazilian superstar has always looked back at […]

Austin FC and FC Dallas lock horns for this Texas derby! Catch the MLS odds series here, featuring our Austin FC-FC Dallas prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Austin FC (5-4-8) is in 12th place in the Western Conference table at the moment and has not been at its best this year. […]