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Over last year’s summer transfer window, Barcelona president Joan Laporta revamped the club by signing multiple notable talents on free transfer deals. Laporta could end up opting for this approach once again later this year. For one, Chelsea right-back Cesar Azpilicueta has been linked with a move to Barca over the upcoming summer transfer window. […]

The Italy national team suffered arguably the biggest upset defeat of the year on Thursday, as North Macedonia clinched a 1-0 win to move on to face Portugal in the Path C final of the UEFA playoffs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Italy maintained possession with ease over the course of the match, as […]

For the second time in a row, Italy will not be in the World Cup. The Italian national team suffered a shocking and brutal defeat at the hands of North Macedonia on Thursday, resulting in the team once again missing out on the World Cup. They shockingly failed to qualify in 2018, and despite winning […]

Manchester United brought in Bruno Fernandes in the 2021 January transfer window from Sporting Lisbon and he’s been a key player ever since. Now, they’re looking to extend his current deal for the long-term as he continues to be an important piece of the project at Old Trafford. Contract talks have been ongoing since last […]

The United States and Mexico are set to face off in a pivotal CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying match Thursday night, with both sides hoping to better position themselves to clinch a berth to Qatar. As it stands, Mexico and the USMNT are knotted up at 21 points through their first 11 qualifying matchups, though the […]

Paul Pogba hasn’t been happy at Manchester United for quite some time, with the midfielder constantly being linked with a move away from the club. His current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire this summer, with the likes of PSG, Juventus, and Real Madrid interested. However, there is evidently one team that Pogba […]

Cristiano Ronaldo knows how important it is for Portugal to win their upcoming showdown with Turkey. After all, losing means the death of their World Cup 2022 hopes. With that said, the Manchester United striker vowed that he will be on “total focus” to get Portugal its rightful place in the competition. Portugal missed out […]

Barcelona made some major moves in the January transfer window, bringing in the likes of Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both players have injected life into Xavi’s side, playing a key part in their 4-0 routing of Real Madrid on the weekend. Now, Barca is bringing in another talented player this summer on a free […]

The MLS season is now finished with its first month, and storylines are starting to be established. We’ve seen the largest crowd in MLS history in Charlotte, followed by a first win for the new club this past weekend. We’ve seen incredible goals, mostly by Yimmi Chara, we’ve seen compelling games, and also the emergence […]

Barcelona orchestrated arguably its most convincing performance of the Xavi Hernandez managerial era on La Liga matchday 29, as it clinched a 4-0 win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Much was expected out of Barca heading into this contest not only because of its recent promising form but also due to the fact […]

Real Madrid looked like a shell of themselves during their humbling defeat in El Clasico on Sunday against Barcelona. The 4-0 defeat was humiliating for the club in what was a crucial game for Los Blancos. Barcelona took full control of the game from the opening minutes, with virtually every attack leading to a scoring […]

Barcelona had everything going for them against Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico matchup, providing two goals in the first half en route to the victory. Despite Barca’s struggles in La Liga this season, they managed to silence the crowd at El Bernabeu with their stunning performance, leaving Carlo Ancelotti scratching his head and desperate […]

In one of the saddest stories in world football, Eden Hazard has had a mighty fall. Once regarded as potentially the best player in the world, Hazard has scored just six goals in three seasons with Real Madrid. His big-money move from Chelsea to Real Madrid has been plagued by injuries, leading to a loss […]

PSG assembled one of the best attacking trios in the world this summer. Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were already there, but they were joined by Lionel Messi. Though they looked unbeatable on paper, the field uttered a different story for PSG. They were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid in the Round […]

Newcastle United became a huge draw for many players, as they were recently bought by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. Their new owners have deep pockets and already splashed out in the January window, spending a reported $109 million. They signed Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Dan Burn, and threw $43 million on Bruno […]

When Paul Pogba came to Manchester United in 2016, the world was stunned. Partly, because Pogba arrived for a whopping €105 million, a then-record transfer fee. While he was leapfrogged in terms of the record by many transfers after that, Pogba also lost a ton of his value. A rift with then-United coach Jose Mourinho […]

Before Mohamed Salah arrived to Liverpool, the team was mostly in the dumps. Of course, they had some great seasons, winning the Champions League in 2005, making it to the final in 2007, and almost winning the English Premier League with Luis Suarez in 2014. It was not until Mo Salah came through, though, that […]

One of the greatest matchups in European football history is happening this weekend. The mighty Real Madrid is hosting archrival Barcelona in the world-famous El Clasico. While it does not feature Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo anymore, the sheer history between these two clubs and their fans is enough to draw millions of people to […]

The way Lionel Messi carried his Barcelona club through the years was simply amazing. The Argentinian legend was the heart and soul of the team, and even as his play slowly deteriorated, he was still the main man in Catalunya. In the summer of 2021, however, due to the financial limitations of Barcelona, he had […]

Robert Lewandowski remains at a standstill regarding his future with Bayern Munich, as he currently has one more full season remaining on his contract. From Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich’s viewpoint, he does not see that the Polish international is desiring a move away from the club. “I don’t know what the talks are like […]

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sees that Barcelona has “improved a lot” under the managerial reign of Xavi Hernandez. During his pre-match press conference ahead of the upcoming El Clasico clash, Ancelotti took some time to laud Barca’s turnaround as of late, where he touched on the team’s style of play under the Spanish manager. […]

The Champions League is coming to its most exciting stages. There are only eight teams left in the competition now and the quarterfinals draw was held on Friday. As the teams came in, soccer fans around the globe rejoiced in the incredible matchups we are about to see. The two most exciting ones are definitely […]

The Europa League is the baby brother of the Champions League, but it can get very exciting. The former UEFA Cup saw some incredible teams win it over the years. We all remember the great Sevilla run, winning three in a row from 2014 until 2016. One team that looks to join the ranks of […]

 Atlanta United is set to face the reeling Montreal this weekend, looking to win their third game in four weeks. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Atlanta United-Montreal prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. Atlanta United is coming into this game […]

NYCFC is set to face the Philadelphia Union in a rematch of the MLS Cup semifinals from last year. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our NYCFC vs Philadelphia prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. The two teams came into the early […]

Dallas will host the Portland Timbers this weekend in a tone-setting game for both squads. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Dallas-Portland prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. In a meeting between two good squads coming out of the Western Conference, […]

Real Madrid is set to face Barcelona this weekend. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Real Madrid-Barcelona prediction and pick we have laid out below. Real Madrid is comfortably ahead in La Liga, but the title race is still not over. Unfortunately for […]

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has concluded, and the 8 teams remaining in the competition have their ticket punched one step closer to the Final at the Stade de France in Paris on May 28th. Here’s everything you need to know about the Champions League Quarter Final draw, teams involved and much more. […]

Off the pitch, Chelsea is in serious turmoil right now due to the sanctions from the UK government against owner Roman Abramovich, which has resulted in the Russian having to put the club up for sale. One of the huge downfalls of this situation is the Blues’ inability to make any moves on the transfer […]

For the second season in a row, Chelsea and Real Madrid will clash in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage. Much has changed over the past year for both powerhouse European clubs, and for manager Thomas Tuchel, he is ready for the challenge that awaits his Chelsea side in the quarterfinals of the competition. “Tough […]

When you think of Lionel Messi, you think Camp Nou and Barcelona F.C. They have become synonymous over the years. Sadly, after over 20 years, Messi departed La Liga for PSG last summer. Barcelona was unable to extend his contract due to financial issues within the club. So, Messi signed a two-year contract with the […]

Barcelona star midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been the subject of transfer rumors of late, with Bayern Munich touted as one of his possible landing spots. The Dutch star cleared the air regarding his future on Thursday, adamantly pledging his loyalty to Barcelona, via Fabrizio Romano. de Jong boldly declared to ZiggoSport that he would […]

It’s widely expected that Erling Haaland will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with the decision on his next club potentially coming within the next few weeks. The German giants are already preparing to lose their talisman and it appears they already have a clear idea of where he will end up. Per The Times, Dortmund […]

It could be trouble in paradise come this summer for Bayern Munich. The record 31-time Bundesliga winners could have a potentially damning situation with their main star, Robert Lewandowski. He has a contract until 2023, but as Eurosport reports, the Polish striker wants to leave Bavaria as soon as this summer. If he does leave, […]

With the future of Chelsea FC’s ownership up in the air, bids from potential buyers of the club are reportedly due by Friday. Among those looking to purchase the club from Roman Abramovich is New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. According to the NY Post, Johnson submitted a bit worth $2.6 billion in hopes of […]

Manchester City was one of the two teams pitted to win the Champions League the strongest before it started. As PSG fizzled out against Real Madrid, they are now likely considered as the prime favorite to win it all. Of course, there are still great teams left. Liverpool is there, Bayern Munich is a threat, […]

As we are slowly drawing close to the Champions League final, the clear favorites are coming on top. Most people had Manchester City, PSG, and Bayern Munich as favorites before the competition began. Of course, one of these teams is now out, as PSG squandered a 2-0 effective lead to lose to Real Madrid in […]

Atletico Madrid broke their Cristiano Ronaldo curse in the Champions League. After six unsuccessful attempts while he was a part of Real Madrid and Juventus, they finally got over the hump and eliminated the Portuguese player from the biggest club competition in the world. Manchester United came out and disappointed their home fans once again, […]

Chelsea FC could potentially have a new owner very soon. Chicago Cubs owners, the Ricketts family, have teamed up with billionaire Ken Griffin to form an investment group that will make a formal bid for the club this Friday. Via Dan Roan: Statement by the Chicago Cubs owners – the Ricketts Family – confirming they will […]