Ian Graham, Liverpool’s former director of research, disclosed that he strongly opposed the club’s decision to sign a particular player. Liverpool has earned a reputation for successful transfers, bringing in stars like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson Becker, as well as discovering talents such as Andy Robertson, Roberto Firmino, and Philippe Coutinho….
Paul Pogba remains committed to his football career despite facing a four-year suspension due to a positive doping test in August 2023, with both his A and B samples showing the same result. He is contesting this suspension at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Addressing rumors about his potential retirement, Pogba clarified…
Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly seeking to leave Barcelona after just one season. The midfielder, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City last June on a two-year deal, is now in the final year of his contract. Spanish newspaper *Sport* indicates that Gundogan has communicated his intention to depart from Barcelona. He was absent from Barcelona’s…
Thiago Alcantara has reportedly returned to Liverpool after leaving his position at Barcelona. At the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, the Spanish midfielder departed from Barcelona following the end of his contract. Despite an encouraging beginning at Liverpool, Thiago’s time at Anfield was significantly affected by frequent injury problems. Soon after his…
The young Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, who scored a stunning goal against England in the Euro 2024 semi-final, spent the previous season on loan at RB Leipzig. He was one of the standout players in the Bundesliga, drawing interest from several top clubs, including United and Bayern Munich. According to The Sun, if Simons…
**Pre-Match Insights** **Valencia Line-Up:** Valencia deploys a 4-4-2 formation with Duro and Almeida spearheading the attack. The absence of key figures like Jose Gaya and Fran Perez might impact Valencia’s defensive strength and attacking capabilities. **Barcelona Line-Up:** Barcelona presents a robust lineup despite missing several key players, such as Gavi, Frenkie De Jong,…
Manchester United staff have been impressed with Casemiro’s conditioning during pre-season, and the Brazilian midfielder might turn out to be an unexpected success story. Casemiro’s decline was a notable narrative of the 2023/24 season, and at times, his form in pre-season appeared somewhat unstable. Nevertheless, Casemiro performed well in the Community Shield and…
Manchester United did not feature Jadon Sancho in their squad for their 1-0 victory over Fulham on Friday. Following Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ strong performance in the team’s 1-0 win against Fulham at Old Trafford on the season’s opening day, Sancho sent him a brief one-word message. United earned their three points…
Denying what they perceived as a clear penalty on August 18 left Chelsea players and fans seething with frustration. In their opening match of the 2024–2025 season, Chelsea hosted Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. In the 18th minute, Erling Haaland scored his first goal of the season by chipping the ball over Robert…
Reports suggest that Ilkay Gundogan is looking to leave Barcelona after just one season with the club. Gundogan, who moved from Manchester City to Barcelona in June of the previous year, had signed a two-year contract and is now in the final year of it. According to the Spanish newspaper *Sport*, the German…