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2021-06-11 23:30
All you need to know ahead of the first matchup in Group A between the Dragons and the A-Team Nati. Match Preview Neither team has a home advantage as the game is taking place in Baku, Azerb… Read More
2021-06-11 16:17
Liverpool have turned their attention to Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum following his move to Paris Saint-Germain. Sergej Milinkovic-Sa… Read More
2021-06-11 08:51
It’s the moment that football fans throughout Europe and across the world have been waiting for. Finally, after a five-year wait including last year’s much resented but understoo… Read More
2021-06-10 22:25
It is finally here! Albeit a year later but the EURO 2020 are finally beginning and the first up is Turkey v Italy in front of a limited capacity crowd. MATCH PREVIEW This will be a repeat o… Read More
2021-06-10 22:20
Newcastle United and Arsenal are set to battle it out for the signature of Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who has a buy-out clause of £10m in his contract. Tosin Adarabioyo, 23, joi… Read More
2021-06-10 22:16
With only one day to go until the Euro 2021 tournament finally kicks off, it seems as it could be anyone’s to win, despite the favourites, especially after the season we have just had… Read More
2021-06-10 16:05
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in signing Inter Milan full-back Achraf Hakimi, but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues have already made the first offer of €60m… Read More
2021-06-09 16:43
It seems as though Bayern Munich have a fight on their hands to keep two of their key players, yet they cannot risk losing the key duo. Now that the German domestic season is over there is o… Read More
2021-06-09 16:38
Have Lille handed the title back to PSG without kicking a ball? After a decade of waiting for the Ligue 1 title, the historical trophy-winning team of Lille could be no more when the next se… Read More
2021-06-09 16:07
In recent days we’ve witnessed one of the most hotly anticipated events of the football calendar. As the season drew to a close, head inevitably turned in one direction – towards… Read More
2021-06-09 15:54
With the Premier League season over, and the official awards set to be dished out shortly, the recent announcement of the player of the month candidates reminds us that there is still one fi… Read More
2021-06-08 21:18
Brighton and Hove Albion have tabled an offer for Independiente starlet Alan Velasco ahead of the summer transfer window. Alan Velasco, 18, is one of the fresh talents emerging from South Am… Read More
2021-06-08 09:17
West Ham have joined Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Everton in the hunt for Burnley striker Chris Woods. Chris Wood, 29, was one of the rare bright sparks in an otherwise disappointin… Read More
2021-06-07 12:32
Arsenal have begun work on a deal to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves this summer. Ruben Neves, 24, is one of three high-profile names – along with Pedro Neto and Ad… Read More
2021-06-05 17:45
Leicester City have entered the race to sign Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma during the summer transfer window. Arnaut Danjuma, 24, had an excellent campaign with Bournemouth in the Champi… Read More
2021-06-04 22:18
In every major international competition, there is always a nation that surpasses expectations. Greece went all the way at Euro 2004 and beat hosts Portugal in the final in one of the greate… Read More
2021-06-04 22:03
Newly-promoted Norwich City are set to launch a £10million bid for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, who is likely to leave Celtic Park this summer. Kristoffer Ajer, 23, is back on inte… Read More
2021-06-03 18:14
Chelsea are interested in signing Benfica midfielder Julian Weigl and have already made contact with the player’s entourage to understand the feasibility of a summer move. Julian Weigl… Read More
2021-06-02 15:08
Former Barnsley striker Daryl Dike is linked with a move to newly-promoted Norwich City with the summer transfer window has just begun. Daryl Dike, 20, was a revelation for Barnsley, scoring… Read More
2021-06-01 16:13
Newcastle United are interested in the possibility of signing Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour on loan this summer. Billy Gilmour, 19, has struggled for game time under manager Thomas Tuchel, w… Read More
2021-06-01 16:00
A second-place finish during this season’s Premier League title chase was undoubtedly an improvement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but combined with a runner up medal in the Europa League f… Read More
2021-05-31 23:08
Burnley are eyeing a summer swoop for Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, as Sean Dyche looks to strengthen his squad at Turf Moor. Nat Phillips, 24, was in superb late-season form for Liverpoo… Read More
2021-05-31 15:15
West Ham are among a few Premier League clubs linked with a summer move for Espanyol winger Adrian Embarba. Adrian Embarba, 29, transferred to Espanyol from Rayo Vallecano in January 2020 af… Read More
2021-05-31 14:31
Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero is the new member of FC Barcelona. There’s a buy out clause set at €100m in Sergio Agüero’s contract with Barcelona until June 2023. A… Read More
2021-05-30 20:54
Manchester City could put star winger Raheem Sterling on the chopping block this summer, with Arsenal among the clubs said to be interested in signing him. Raheem Sterling, 26, endured an un… Read More
2021-05-29 22:34
Kai Havertz’s goal in the first half proved to be the difference for Chelsea as they beat Manchester City in the all-English Champions League final at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto, P… Read More
2021-05-29 15:45
Manchester United are one of the top European clubs interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. Saul Niguez, 26, is intent on leaving the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano this s… Read More
2021-05-29 10:13
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will cross swords with Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in Saturday’s all-English Champions League final showdown at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto… Read More
2021-05-28 17:57
Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen’s highly-rated defender Edmond Tapsoba. Having arrived at Bayer Leverkusen from Vitoria de Guimaraes in January 2020… Read More
2021-05-27 18:17
Liverpool have identified Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who has agreed to join Barcelona on a free transfer this summer. Youri… Read More
2021-05-27 18:11
Major League Soccer was initially founded almost out of necessity. The United States were about to host the 1994 World Cup but were without an elite national soccer division of their own. Ac… Read More
2021-05-27 07:33
Robert Lewandowski earned his player of the year award with flying colours this season, right up until the final day of the Bundesliga season, he was turning heads in German soccer. Waiting… Read More
2021-05-26 16:13
Lyon star Houssem Aouar is available between £22m-£25m after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League, putting Arsenal on red alert ahead of the summer transfer window… Read More
2021-05-25 15:39
Leicester City are set to battle it out with Arsenal for the signing of Empoli teenage prodigy Samuele Ricci this summer. A product of the Empoli youth academy, Samuele Ricci, 19, has made g… Read More
2021-05-25 15:33
The 2020/21 season may have come to an end, but in its dying embers during the final match week, there was still time for one final goal milestone to be reached, as Manchester City forward G… Read More
2021-05-25 15:25
And that’s a wrap! After nine months, 380 matches and over 1000 goals, the curtain falls on a truly remarkable season. The final Matchweek of 2020-21 saw Liverpool and Chelsea squeeze… Read More
2021-05-24 18:27
Ligue 1 finally has a historic new home. The title now goes to the North of France for the first time in a decade. Just what a season it has been! The world was hit by a global pandemic&hell&hell…Read More
2021-05-24 15:09
West Ham have reignited their interest in signing Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral ahead of the summer transfer window. Alex Kral, 23, joined Spartak Moscow from Slavia Prague in the summ… Read More
2021-05-23 21:03
Chelsea are plotting a summer swoop for Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix and have already initiated talks with the player’s representatives over a potential switch. A product of the… Read More
2021-05-23 12:02
Koeman to blame for Barcelona’s downfall and Atletico’s title triumph! Yet Barcelona never learn from their transfer mistakes! After what has been a difficult season for ev… Read More
2021-05-22 14:19
Arsenal are set to battle with north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of AS Roma midfielder Ebrima Darboe this summer. Snapped up by AS Roma from amateur Italian side Young… Read More
2021-05-21 16:08
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann is linked with a move to Juventus ahead of the summer transfer window. Antoine Griezmann, 30, hasn’t lived up to the expectations since arriving at… Read More
2021-05-21 16:03
37 down, and only 1 Matchweek to go now! Ahead of Sunday’s finale to bring the curtain down on an extraordinary, unparalleled season, you would usually expect most of the important mat… Read More
2021-05-20 21:48
Southampton are interested in signing Stade de Reims defender Ghislain Konan, who is valued in the region of £5.1m. Ghislain Konan, 25, moved to Stade de Reims from Portuguese outfit V… Read More
2021-05-20 21:45
West Ham are the latest Premier League club to join the transfer race for teenage sensation Abdallah Sima, with Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpisovsky confirming the Hammers’ interest… Read More
2021-05-20 18:56
Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on entire nations, the internal fabric of the global human population, resulting in the loss of many peoples livelihoods and ultimately the loss of many peoples li… Read More
2021-05-19 15:38
We all know that it’s never too late for a Premier League season to throw up surprises, a fact that Matchweek 36 made a strong point of emphasising. A goalscoring goalkeeper, a seven-g… Read More
2021-05-18 20:36
Aston Villa have been handed a massive boost in their chase for winger Emiliano Buendia, with Norwich City’s sporting director Stuart Webber claiming the player could leave the club th… Read More
2021-05-18 20:22
2020 was a tumultuous year, and with the Covid 19 pandemic, the Euro 2020 was postponed by one year. The tournament is now set for between June 11 and July 11, 2021. On the flip side, the po… Read More
2021-05-18 16:14
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane has made his wish clear of leaving the club at the end of the season. Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea have already contacted the striker&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-05-18 15:53
While the 2020-21 season is gradually winding down to a close, the goals are still flowing each and every weekend, and in this season’s 36th Matchweek it was the turn of another long s… Read More
2021-05-18 15:41
Reports are bursting at the seams that Harry Kane is looking for a new life outside of North London. An overseas transfer does not seem likely though as Kane’s reported preferences are… Read More
2021-05-16 20:27
Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the summer transfer window. Mauro Icardi, 28, joined Paris Saint-Germain from Inter Milan i… Read More
2021-05-15 19:01
West Ham have now emerged as the favourites to land West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in the summer. Since leaving Manchester United back only in 2018, Sam Johnstone, 28, has developed into… Read More
2021-05-15 18:58
Leicester City won the FA Cup trophy for the first time in history after they beat Chelsea 0-1 at Wembley. Youri Tielemans made a spectacular right-foot drive from 25 yards in the 63rd minut… Read More
2021-05-14 15:50
Inter Milan are asking stars for a two-month wage break to save the pennies. Recent reports suggest that a week after Antonio Conte led his Inter Milan side to a rather historic Serie… Read More
2021-05-14 15:33
Manchester United are looking to explore the possibility of signing Getafe midfielder Mauro Arambarri in the upcoming summer transfer window. Mauro Arambarri, 25, has been plying his trade a… Read More
2021-05-14 08:22
Leicester City are among a few clubs interested in signing West Brom attacker Matheus Pereira. Matheus Pereira, 25, has been the brightest spot in an otherwise underwhelming campaign for Wes… Read More
2021-05-13 08:28
Ronald Koeman is surely eating his words after suggesting Suarez was not good enough for his team. Barcelona are now clearly missing ex-talisman Luis Suarez. One of the worst and most bemusi… Read More
2021-05-12 19:13
Eden Hazard has not met Real’s expectations since his arrival in Spain! A fair share of injuries has contributed to his demise however when available his suffered from a lack of major… Read More
2021-05-12 19:04
Arsenal are looking into the prospect of signing Lyon striker Moussa Dembele in the summer transfer window. Moussa Dembele, 24, joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Lyon in January but has fa… Read More
2021-05-12 18:29
UEFA has decided to move the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea to The Estádio do Dragão, the home of F.C. Porto. The decision to move the final from Is… Read More
2021-05-12 11:59
Another week gone, another loose end tied up in the story of this Premier League season; namely, this year’s relegation battle, which drew to a close at last with Fulham becoming the t… Read More
2021-05-11 22:08
Manchester City won the third Premier League title in four years after Manchester United failed to beat Leicester City at Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola said it was “the hardest one… Read More
2021-05-11 15:57
Everton have made Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly their top target in the forthcoming summer transfer window. Kalidou Koulibaly, 29, arrived at Napoli from the Belgian club Genk in the sum… Read More
2021-05-10 21:24
Failure to win the league for a top team would normally be the tipping point for owners to get rid of managers right? But it seems as though The Old Lady will be sticking with Pirlo, until t… Read More
2021-05-10 21:16
Tottenham Hotspur have decided against signing Carlos Vinicius on a permanent deal, with Wolves, however, keen on the striker now. Carlos Vinicius, 26, joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-l… Read More
2021-05-10 13:14
It seems as though you cannot have one without the other but surely it won’t be too long before Mbappe follows suit and puts pen to paper too right? All eyes have been on PSG’s t… Read More
2021-05-10 08:44
Although it seems as though Manchester City will be crowned Premier League champions for the fifth time in their history, for now, their celebrations are on hold. City lost 2-1 to Chelsea af… Read More
2021-05-09 22:20
Having two managers in one season would normally be enough to keep a team afloat. Well, not where West Brom are concerned! Promotion to the topflight occurred for the Baggies after they fini… Read More
2021-05-09 22:15
An up and down season for PSG may have just got worse as they have swung the pendulum back into the hands of Lille. After losing both legs against Manchester City in the Champions League, ma… Read More
2021-05-09 20:29
Everton are plotting a summer swoop for Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, 25, started his senior career with Marseille in France before joining Fulham… Read More
2021-05-08 23:18
Crystal Palace are one of the few clubs monitoring the situation of Marko Arnautovic, who is set to be a free agent in the summer. Marko Arnautovic, 32, left West Ham in acrimonious circumst… Read More
2021-05-08 23:12
Is Gerd Muller’s 50-year record on the brink of being matched and possibly overtaken by Robert Lewandowski? Well, it sure looks that way! Ruthless Robert Lewandowski is now on course t… Read More
2021-05-08 23:07
It was no doubt an afternoon of mixed emotions for Borussia Dortmund. On one hand, they pretty much helped to hand the title to their rivals, but on the other hand, they managed to overcome… Read More
2021-05-07 18:35
Manchester United are plotting a sensational £90million swoop for Harry Kane, with the Tottenham Hotspur star rumoured to be interested in a move to Old Trafford. Harry Kane, 27, is on… Read More
2021-05-07 18:16
It had been a long time coming. Almost eight years after swapping England for Spain and about eight months since returning to North London, the extraordinary Gareth Bale finally surpassed th… Read More
2021-05-07 09:16
Everton are the latest Premier League club to join the transfer race for Brentford star Ivan Toney. Ivan Toney, 25, is enjoying a brilliant season for Brentford and is the Championship&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-05-06 13:24
Leeds United are keen on securing the services of Club Brugge winger Noa Lang in the upcoming summer transfer window. Noa Lang, 21, was at Feyenoord’s youth system from the age of six… Read More
2021-05-06 13:20
The final calendar month of Premier League football this season is now officially up and running. Although Matchweek 34 didn’t offer too many surprises on the pitch, it was dominated b… Read More
2021-05-04 15:08
Robert Lewandowski could be on his way out of Bayern Munich this summer, with his agent Pini Zahavi in contact with a lot of elite European clubs. The Poland international, 32, last put pen… Read More
2021-05-04 08:36
The end is in sight. Eight months on from the beginning of a surreal Premier League season that seems to have absolutely flown by, we are now less than three weeks from its conclusion. For s… Read More
2021-05-03 21:18
Manchester City are the latest European club to join the race for Fiorentina’s highly-rated centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic. Dusan Vlahovic, 21, has enjoyed huge success since moving to… Read More
2021-05-03 15:18
Global Trend to Veganism According to statistical analysis from research company GlobalData, survey data shows an increasing trend of people converting to veganism in countries across the wo… Read More
2021-05-03 09:28
Liverpool are interested in signing Sheffield United’s Sander Berge, with manager Jurgen Klopp an admirer of the midfielder. Sander Berge, 23, moved to Sheffield United in January 2020… Read More
2021-05-02 10:10
West Ham are targeting a summer move for Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina, who is believed to be available for just £7m. Mario Lemina, 27, currently on a season-long loan at Fulham… Read More
2021-04-30 20:26
Burnley winger Dwight McNeil has been linked with a move to Aston Villa ahead of the summer transfer window. Released by Manchester United at the age of 14, Dwight McNeil, 21, was given a ch… Read More
2021-04-29 21:49
Arsenal are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt and would have to just pay £17.5million to acquire his services in the summer. Julian Brandt, 24, joined Bor… Read More
2021-04-29 10:09
West Ham are one of the few clubs linked with a summer move for Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic, who is set to leave Naples at the end of the campaign. Nikola Maksimovic, 29, who has playe… Read More
2021-04-29 09:58
The clock is ticking. Just five Matchweeks remain in this season’s Premier League, and in less than a month’s time, the curtain will have fallen on the strangest and most unique… Read More
2021-04-28 15:12
The Big Six has become a common term for Man City, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool in the Premier League era. Recently, these teams attempted to join the European Super… Read More
2021-04-27 19:50
Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Vitesse Arnhem’s Danilho Doekhi, with the defender looking to leave the Netherlands for a new challenge. A product of the youth system for… Read More
2021-04-27 09:49
Manchester United are one of the few Premier League clubs interested in signing Torino star Andrea Belotti in the summer. Andrea Belotti, 27, has enjoyed another solid campaign with Serie A… Read More
2021-04-27 09:44
What a week it’s been. It takes something extraordinary to push Premier League football firmly onto the backburner, but the threat of the big six abandoning the top flight altogether s… Read More
2021-04-26 14:17
For the neutral, it was a moving moment to see Phil Foden and Pep Guardiola celebrate after the latter hit the goal to ensure Man City progressed to the Champions League Semi-Finals for only… Read More
2021-04-26 14:07
UEFA announced on Friday that eight cities have officially committed to hosting the Euro football tournament. The four cities that have not yet proposed plans may not host any matc… Read More
2021-04-26 07:57
Wolves are plotting a summer transfer swoop for FC Porto’s €20million-rated left-back Zaidu Sanusi and have already established contacts with his representatives. Zaidu Sanusi, 23… Read More
2021-04-25 10:38
Crystal Palace centre-back Mamadou Sakho is set to leave the club at the end of the season. The Frenchman, 31, is one of 11 Crystal Palace players out of contract in the summer. He has endur… Read More
2021-04-24 10:26
According to reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Everton are leading the race to sign Norwich City right-back Max Aarons. Max Aarons, 21, stayed at Carrow Road last summer following… Read More
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