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Christian Eriksen has received the chance to revive his footballing career after a scary collapse at Euro 2020 just a number of months ago. According to Jay Harris of The Athletic, the Dane is in talks with Premier League newcomers Brentford on a six-month deal with the option for a full year. Brentford have offered […]

Chelsea’s odds at Premier League triumph this season took on yet another blow as it came away with a 1-0 away defeat to Manchester City on matchday 22. The reigning UEFA Champions League winners did not have much to go their way from an attacking standpoint in this match. The side recorded a mere one […]

A Cristiano Ronaldo-less Manchester United side fell short once again on Saturday after conceding two second-half goals to settle for a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, who were inspired by brand-new signing Philippe Coutinho. The Red Devils quickly got on the scoresheet as Bruno Fernandes fired in a shot from distance that trickled through the […]

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have received their wish. After appealing on Friday to postpone the North London Derby on Sunday against Tottenham, the Premier League has decided to make the tough decision due to a host of players out for specifically the Gunners with either COVID-19 or injuries. The North London Derby has been postponed […]

It’s widely expected that striker Erling Haaland will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer for a bigger club, with the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona interested in the young Norwegian, who is one of the most lethal finishers in world football. While Dortmund is very keen on offering Haaland a hefty pay raise […]

Juventus is currently on the lookout for an attacking reinforcement in the wake of winger Federico Chiesa’s torn ACL injury. The Serie A giants could turn to one notable Barcelona talent as a solution to this matter. As noted by Gianluca Di Marzio’s official website, Juventus is showing an interest in acquiring Barcelona forward Memphis […]

Arsenal will be missing yet another key figure of their squad on Sunday in the North London Derby. Midfielder Martin Odegaard has tested positive for COVID-19 which also resulted in him being sidelined for the Gunners’ Carabao Cup semifinal clash with Liverpool on Thursday. Martin Odegaard has tested positive for Covid-19 and will likely miss […]

Cristiano Ronaldo came back to Manchester United in order to win trophies, yet the club is far from doing so right now. The Red Devils are sitting in seventh spot in the Premier League table and a whole 22 points off league leaders Manchester City. The Portuguese international recently sat down with Sky Sports and […]

Barcelona made it a game against the current La Liga leaders, but in the end, it was Real Madrid that came away with a 3-2 win over the Catalan giants in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal round. Barca battled throughout the match against its longtime rival. While the side had its way in possession and […]

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will see his current contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of this season and negotiations for a new deal haven’t exactly gone to plan. That being said, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and PSG are all interested in the German’s services. However, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk, Rudiger is […]

Juventus is looking to bolster the squad after the unfortunate injury sustained by star winger Federico Chiesa. With Chiesa set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL following a collision with Roma’s Chris Smalling, Massimiliano Allegri could look to replace the Italian with a Premier League star. According to 90min, […]

Marcus Rashford has struggled to find consistent form for Manchester United throughout the 2021-22 Premier League campaign, but that doesn’t seem to be impacting his future with the club. After rumors emerged regarding a potential move to PSG, ESPN reported Tuesday that Manchester United have made extending Rashford’s contract a priority. 🚨 Man Utd will […]

Borussia Dortmund star striker Erling Haaland is the most sought-after player on the planet, with virtually every top club in the world hoping to secure his signature when his release clause kicks in. Haaland’s contract with the German side includes a release clause worth £64,000,000 ($87.2 million USD), which is sure to be activated by […]

Mo Salah might be at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt right now, but that hasn’t stopped him from voicing his opinion on the lack of a new contract at Liverpool. The Reds talisman will see his current deal expire in 2023, but he’s seeking a big payday before he actually becomes a free […]

Paul Pogba hasn’t played for Manchester United since early November and it appears he isn’t going to suit up again anytime soon. The Frenchman, who suffered a groin injury on international duty later that month, has hit another setback in his rehab and is expected to be out for another four to five weeks. This […]

Gareth Bale continues to be out of Real Madrid’s plans and as a result, he’s seriously considering the idea of retirement, according to Sky Sports. "There's a real chance that either he could retire or we could see him play in the Championship for a couple of months." @SkyKaveh says Gareth Bale is considering retiring […]

In a move that came to fruition within days, Premier League side Aston Villa agreed to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho on a half-season loan deal. Barca announced on Friday that it reached an agreement with Aston Villa for a move that will at the least send Coutinho back to the Premier League for the […]

Dwyane Wade just became a part-owner of the Utah Jazz last season and it appears he’s starting to get even more involved in Salt Lake City. Wade announced on Twitter that he’s joining his partners Ryan Smith and Ryan Sweeney in ownership of the city’s MLS team, Real Salt Lake. D-Wade posted an awesome picture […]

Barcelona is doing everything imaginable to offload players in a hurry so they can register new signing Ferran Torres, who just joined from Manchester City. One of those outcasts who looks to be on his way out in the January transfer window is Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian is garnering a lot of interest from Premier […]

While Barcelona remains strapped for cash amid the club’s major financial troubles, Joan Laporta continues to try to navigate the transfer market and bring in big names to help right the ship. Well, with the January transfer window officially open, Barca have opened talks with various clubs regarding potential swap deals. One target Laporta has […]

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is widely expected to leave the Bundesliga giants this summer, with a number of European hotshots interested in services. Among them are Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona, with the Catalan club apparently feeling hopeful they can lure the Norwegian away from their La Liga rivals in the Spanish capital. […]

Chelsea star striker Romelu Lukaku found himself in some hot water after a weeks-old interview with Sky Sports Italy made the rounds on social media. During the interview, Lukaku was critical of his return to Chelsea and the tactics being deployed by manager Thomas Tuchel. Additionally, the Belgian international spoke far too fondly of Inter […]

Despite the current financial crisis surrounding F.C. Barcelona, the team has made some bold claims regarding its plans for the summer transfer window. According to MARCA, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made a very bold claim regarding a marquee deal over the summer. MARCA reports that Laporta is claiming he will sign Norwegian starlet and […]

Following a 2-2 draw with Chelsea over the weekend, Liverpool is dealing with a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak which is putting Thursday’s Carabao Cup semifinal first leg against Arsenal in serious doubt. Manager Jurgen Klopp, Allison Becker, Joel Matip, and Roberto Firmino all missed out on Sunday due to the virus and are expected to be […]

After weeks of speculation, it appears Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne is leaving Italy for the MLS. The Euro 2020 winner has agreed to terms with Toronto FC, who are set to pay him a record-breaking $13 million per season, via Sky Sports Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio. Insigne is expected to join Toronto in June when […]

Chelsea has cleared the air with Romelu Lukaku after his bombshell interview surfaced last week where the Belgian said he was unhappy at the club and wanted to one day return to Inter Milan. Thomas Tuchel and the Blues higher-ups met on Monday with Lukaku before he trained in full with the team, via ESPN. […]

Legendary Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has been dominating across Europe’s top flights for more than a decade, but his stint with Atletico Madrid may be his last one of Europe’s major competitions. Suarez’s contract with Atletico Madrid is set to expire in June of 2022, which would make the 34-year-old a free agent, free to […]

The DJ who is being blamed for the COVID-19 infection of PSG star Lionel Messi has finally opened up about his current situation. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday that Messi is one of the four players who have tested positive for COVID-19. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner attended a number of events during the holidays […]

After months of speculation as to where in Europe he could end up, USMNT phenom and former FC Dallas talisman Ricardo Pepi has officially completed a move to Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg. The deal is worth $20 million, which is a record for a homegrown MLS player. Now arriving in Augsburg: Ricardo Pepi 🚂 pic.twitter.com/pLVjFK5RNN […]

Manchester United is looking to shore up the squad during the January transfer window, and sometimes the best way to do so is via addition by subtraction. Many clubs across Europe and South America had been linked to veteran striker Edinson Cavani, who has served in a backup role for the Red Devils this season. […]

Both Barcelona and Manchester United need to make some moves in the January transfer window if either club has any hopes of turning around their disappointing campaigns. With two of the biggest clubs in the world struggling to find form, perhaps they may look to one another in order to provide a spark to their […]

Another day, another high profile athlete gets hit with COVID-19. This time, it’s arguably the most well-know athlete on the planet in Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi. The PSG star has reportedly tested positive alongside three of his teammates, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala. The four are all currently isolating and abiding by the […]

The apparent rising tension between Romelu Lukaku and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel may not end up well. Three weeks ago, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku shockingly admitted in a controversial interview that he is “not very happy” with his situation at his current club. The said interview was published on Thursday and it didn’t take long before […]

Cristiano Ronaldo may not be leaving soon but Manchester United has got to find the next focal point of the team’s offense. Some Manchester United fans were shocked when news broke that Cristiano Ronaldo has offered himself to join La Liga side Barcelona, the former club of his eternal rival Lionel Messi. Fortunately, a report […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez sees that new signee Ferran Torres will be a pivotal addition to the club at this point in the season. Even as Manchester City is in the driver’s seat for a second consecutive Premier League title and is among the serious contenders for this season’s UEFA Champions League, Torres opted to […]

As Kylian Mbappe heads into the final six months of his current deal with PSG, it’s widely expected he will sign with Real Madrid in the summer. That being said, the Parisiens are starting to look at potential replacements for the Frenchman, with a former Lionel Messi Barcelona teammate creeping onto their radar. According to […]

It wasn’t pretty, but Man City managed to pull out three points against Arsenal on Saturday thanks to a winner at the death from Rodri. However, Citizens boss Pep Guardiola firmly believed the better side lost in this fixture. Via BBC Sport: “Arsenal were better. We face a team that in recent years has struggled […]

Liverpool will be without their boss when they visit Chelsea for a massive clash on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Jurgen Klopp has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation with mild symptoms. Jürgen Klopp will miss our meeting with Chelsea on Sunday after returning a suspected positive COVID-19 test result. — Liverpool FC […]

On Thursday, an interview surfaced that Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku did with Sky Sports Italy three weeks ago. Coincidentally enough, it was published at a time where the Blues are struggling to find their form. The Belgian essentially said that he isn’t happy with how manager Thomas Tuchel is utilizing him in the Chelsea formation […]