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Under-fire Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is dejected by how things have been playing out for him and his players. In its first match after the international break, Manchester United once again failed to be at its best and ended up losing to Watford. Looking at the club’s performance, it was evident that the […]

The Xavi Hernandez managerial era with Barcelona kicked off with a narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol in La Liga play. This edition of the Barcelona derby sure turned out to be a match of two halves. Barca had its way in possession over the first half as it created multiple high-percentage goal-scoring opportunities and was […]

Saturday’s 4-1 shellacking at the hands of Watford proved to be the final straw for under-fire Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar-Solskjaer. According to multiple reports, the Red Devils have decided to sack the 48-year-old manager after what has been a dismal campaign for United this season. This report comes via football insider Fabrizio Romano: Manchester […]

Manchester United is in absolute shambles right now after yet another defeat on Saturday, this time to Watford, who beat them 4-1 at Vicarage Road. By no surprise, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is back on the hot seat and it appears the Man United board is ready to have a serious discussion about his immediate […]

The floodgates have opened. Lionel Messi has finally scored his first Ligue 1 goal for PSG in his sixth domestic appearance. In classic Messi fashion, the Argentine received a pass from Kylian Mbappe, cut onto his left foot, and picked his spot with an emphatic strike into the bottom left corner: Messi's first Ligue 1 […]

Another weekend, another disgraceful result for Manchester United. Following a two-week international break and a chance to regroup, the Red Devils came out on Saturday and fell flat on their heads in a brutal 4-1 defeat to newly-promoted Watford. Of course, Man United Twitter is absolutely furious over yet another awful performance, calling for Ole […]

After making just four La Liga appearances for Barcelona following a summer move from Manchester City, Sergio Aguero is being forced to retire due to a heart condition: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462094743068893191 After their clash with Alaves on October 30th where he was substituted early, Aguero underwent surgery on his heart and was expected to follow medical advice […]

Sergio Ramos joined PSG on a free transfer from Real Madrid this past summer but due to injury, he’s yet to make his debut for the club. That’s undoubtedly left fans frustrated because after all, he is one of the best defenders to ever play the game. However, it seems like the Spaniard could be […]

Man City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on Kevin De Bruyne testing positive for Covid-19 during the international break. After Belgium’s 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw against Wales, De Bruyne is now enduring ten days of self-isolation amid his positive Covid-19 test. This 10-day period is quite crucial for Man City as they face Paris Saint-Germain […]

Fresh reports claim that contract negotiations between Man United and Jesse Lingard have hit a stalemate, with the club apparently willing to let him go on loan in January. That being said, Lingard took to Instagram on Friday and hinted at a possible West Ham reunion with this post: …and here’s Jesse Lingard on his […]

Kevin De Bruyne has been Manchester City’s anchor at the midfield ever since he joined the club in 2015. He has helped City win numerous trophies and set incredible records. For now, let’s take a look at Kevin De Bruyne’s net worth in 2021. Net Worth $60 million Age 30 Salary $28.3 million (2021-2022) Sponsors […]

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp stands firm on his future with the club, even with the surfacing rumors of Steven Gerrard’s succession. Steven Gerrard returns to the Premier League after six years, but as Aston Villa’s manager. After an impressive managerial stint with Rangers F.C, the Liverpool legend received a ton of congratulatory messages on his […]

Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks out on Jesse Lingard’s current role with the team, while the latter is experiencing some extra time on the bench. Solskjaer himself has dealt with looming uncertainty surrounding his position all season. United has been inconsistent due to their atrocious performances against England’s top clubs. However, as it […]

Pep Guardiola asked the media to stop asking him about Raheem Sterling’s future at Manchester City after being asked about transfer rumors involving Barcelona. Ever since the start of the 2021-22 season, Raheem Sterling suddenly disappeared from Pep Guardiola’s starting 11 rotation. Sterling has always been an integral part of Man City’s system in the […]

Jadon Sancho is one of the up-and-coming talents in the world of football. At 21 years old, he’s already regarded as one of the game’s best young players and regularly chosen to represent the English national team. In this article, we’ll take a look at Jadon Sancho’s net worth in 2021. Net Worth $8 million […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp drops a truth bomb on dealing with the international break. This was quite a harsh take from Klopp; fans worldwide seek international breaks because of the desire to support their respective national teams. Countless players also relish the unique opportunities to represent their country, which can serve as a way for […]

Raheem Sterling is currently playing for Premier League side Manchester City as their winger and forward. He has been capped to the English national team multiple times and was one of the country’s best youngsters early in his career. In this article, we will take a look into Raheem Sterling’s net worth in 2021. Net […]

Following his departure from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, Dani Alves opted to make a grand return to Barcelona. The longtime fullback came to terms with Barca club officials last week on a mere one-year deal and for now, he will not be allowed to feature in matches with the team until January. In the weeks […]

The legacy of FC Dallas starlet Ricardo Pepi continues to grow. Following a tremendous campaign, the striker has been named the 2021 MLS Young Player of the Year: Ricardo Pepi is the 2021 MLS Young Player of the Year. 18-year-old hit 13 goals and assisted three times for FC Dallas this season ✨ pic.twitter.com/8OzyW3mhOF — […]

After his entire career at AC Milan, Gianluigi made the move to PSG this past summer as the Ligue 1 giants brought in a boatload of new talent. However, things haven’t exactly gone to plan for the Italian, registering just five league appearances. Donnarumma’s agent, Mino Raiola, insists that he isn’t unhappy about his client’s […]

Despite the club’s recent disastrous run, Manchester United is not firing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer yet. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently under-fire following the team’s humiliating losses to Liverpool, Leicester City and Manchester City. Many are convinced that Solskjaer’s reign as Manchester United boss is already numbered but it seems like the club […]

FC Barcelona unveiled the signing of Dani Alves on Wednesday in a reunion that shocked world football. Of course, club president Joan Laporta was asked if they would ever consider bringing back Lionel Messi, who left for PSG this past summer due to financial turmoil at Camp Nou. Laporta certainly didn’t rule it out and […]

Paul Pogba’s agent Raul Raiola says that December is the ‘month of dreams’ after being asked about Pogba’s future at Manchester United. Heading into the 2021-22 season, Pogba’s future at Old Trafford seemed rather uncertain after multiple signings over the summer transfer window. Pogba started off the season for Manchester United in red hot form […]

U.S. Men’s national team star Timothy Weah found the back of the net early in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier vs Jamaica, putting the United States in front early. TIM WEAH STRIKES FIRST FOR THE @USMNT 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3EO1ZaRz5s — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 16, 2021 Timothy Weah has been playing well of late for […]

The Manchester United Red Devils have reportedly engaged in discussions with Real Madrid former manager Zinedine Zidane, as the club looks to turn its fortunes around. A report claims United are 'talking to' Zinedine Zidane#mufc https://t.co/f8kNzQvRnd pic.twitter.com/PkXqK50445 — Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) November 16, 2021 According to a report from the Manchester Evening News, current […]

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi will be joining his squad for the World Cup qualifiers. Lionel Messi has been out of action for PSG for quite some time now and is reportedly still nursing a minor injury. However, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni shut down claims that […]

Dani Alves is very happy and proud to have returned to his beloved club FC Barcelona. Six years after he last played for Barcelona, Dani Alves has completed his return to Camp Nou and is looking forward to a productive season under the tutelage of his former teammate Xavi Hernandez. Sharing his thoughts on his […]

Manchester United will be coming back hoping to turn the tables. However, the club would need to identify who could help Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. The fun of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return is now over and Manchester United needs to seriously devise a new or improved approach if they want to keep their title hopes […]

Man United legend Rio Ferdinand gives his honest verdict on Jadon Sancho’s recent struggles with his new club, which can be caused by a lack of playing time. After signing Sancho from Borussia Dortmund last transfer window, fans expected a meteoric rise in Man United’s form, including Sancho himself. However, after some time into the […]

The world of football is filled with a multitude of what-if transfer moves, which include how Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was once close to signing with Tottenham. Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund over the 2018 winter transfer window. He has since gone on to make the most out of his run with […]

In a move that came out of left field, Barcelona announced the free transfer signing of longtime fullback Dani Alves on Friday. The two sides agreed to a mere one-year deal for the remainder of the season. For now, the Brazilian defender will take part in scheduled training sessions with the team beginning this week. […]

With the January transfer window quickly approaching, Barcelona has pinpointed numerous targets they could bring in on loan. Among them is Chelsea outcast Timo Werner, according to Marca. The German has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League since his big-money move from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2020. Werner is essentially […]

Christian Pulisic scored the first goal to break the 0-0 deadlock in Friday’s World Cup qualifier between the US Men’s National Team and Mexico; however, what followed was a bigger slap to El Tri. Simply put, Pulisic doesn’t forget. After coming in as a substitute early in the second half of the contest, the Chelsea […]

Man United legend Roy Keane makes some brutal comments directed at Harry Maguire and his latest celebration. Harry Maguire scored at the 9th minute of England’s dominant 5-0 victory against Albania at the Group Stage of the World Cup Qualifiers. However, what caught Keane’s attention during the half-time show was Maguire’s celebration. Via Evening Standard […]

Man City star Kevin De Bruyne drops a truth bomb on his difficult stint with Chelsea and Jose Mourinho, making him leave the Blues in 2014 for greener pastures. After an inconsistent spell from 2012-2014, including some lack of playing time, De Bruyne reveals a shocking detail about where he wanted to play. Via Daily […]

Following the free transfer signing of longtime fullback Dani Alves, Barcelona is now looking to possibly reunite with another former Blaugrana star. As noted by Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida, Barcelona is currently showing an early interest in signing Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. At the moment, it is not known whether Barca is considering to either […]

How unlucky could Barcelona get? Sergio Aguero could be forced to retire from professional football after suffering a heart arrhythmia during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Alaves at the Camp Nou in October. Aguero initially came to Barcelona with hopes of joining his fellow countryman, Lionel Messi—but that was not to be the case. Disaster struck […]

Tottenham star Harry Kane was heavily linked with a move away from North London during the summer as Manchester City chased his signature. Spurs however were reluctant to sell their talisman, slapping a hefty €150 price tag on the Englishman. While Kane did initially show an interest in moving on, he decided to stay put. […]

Man City defender John Stones shockingly praises his town rival, Harry Maguire. After the last Manchester derby, Man United fans watched a horrible performance from the red devils, registering only one shot on target. Meanwhile, Stones started in that fixture, replacing Aymeric Laporte, and contributed to Man City’s masterclass at Old Trafford, completely outplaying and […]