Joshua Zirkzee’s debut for Manchester United was nothing short of perfect. Coming off the bench to score a late winner against Fulham in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford, Zirkzee immediately made an impact. His goal in the 87th minute secured a 1-0 victory for United. It was Zirkzee’s first appearance for the team
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LAFC is still holding onto the hope of signing Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Despite reports indicating that Griezmann is planning to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano this summer, LAFC sees him as the ideal next big signing for the club. After securing Olivier Giroud in May, LAFC is already preparing for a potential move
The recent complaint by Nottingham Forest regarding the appointment of a VAR referee with a declared allegiance has sparked a debate about the transparency of Premier League referees. Stuart Attwell, a known supporter of Luton Town, was the video referee for Forest’s match against Everton, which resulted in a 2-0 loss. This raised concerns about
Luke Shaw, the Manchester United full-back, recently suffered a setback due to a calf injury picked up in training. Despite having not played for Erik ten Hag’s team since February, Shaw was controversially selected to start in the Euro 2024 final for England against Spain. This decision drew criticism from some United fans, questioning the
FC Cincinnati has made a significant addition to their squad by acquiring former United States men’s national team striker Nicholas “Niko” Gioacchini on loan from Serie A’s Como, as announced by the club on Thursday. This move represents a major boost for the team as they look to strengthen their attacking options heading into the
Manager Erik ten Hag has recently come under scrutiny for his role in Manchester United’s recruitment policy. Despite signing several former Ajax players, including Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, Ten Hag has defended his actions by stating that he has not specifically targeted players he has worked with in the past. According to Ten
Manchester City is set to undergo a hearing regarding their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League rules, with sources indicating that the proceedings will commence on Sept. 16. The independent panel overseeing the hearing is expected to last around two months, culminating in a final verdict by the end of the 2024-25 season. The Premier
Despite Manchester City’s track record of six out of the past seven Premier League titles and a continuous flow of talented players, they are still the favorites to win the league again. With odds of +120, the Sky Blues are leading the pack, closely followed by Arsenal at +180 and Liverpool at +700. However, the
Kylian Mbappé is set to make his competitive debut for Real Madrid as they take on Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup. Carlo Ancelotti, the Madrid coach, has confirmed that the star forward is available to play in the match, although he has not revealed whether Mbappé will start or not. The 25-year-old French international
Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho has accepted the reality of missing out on Champions League football for the 2024-25 season. Despite the disappointment of being knocked out of the third qualifying round by Lille, Mourinho sees the Europa League as a platform better suited to his team’s level. He acknowledges that the Champions League would have
Canadian rapper Drake has recently become an investor of Serie A club Venezia, partnering with global sports-focused firm APEX Capital. APEX, who acquired a minority stake in the north Italian club in July following their promotion to Serie A, welcomed Drake to the project. The news was confirmed by APEX on Instagram, stating that Drake,
Amadou Haidara, the talented midfielder from RB Leipzig and the national team of Mali, has been on a mission to expand opportunities for young footballers in his home country. While he was born and raised in Bamako, Haidara’s vision reaches far beyond the capital city. He has taken the initiative to establish his foundation’s off-season
The transfer talks between Arsenal and Real Sociedad regarding Spain midfielder Mikel Merino are picking up pace, according to sources. Arsenal’s coach Mikel Arteta has long been a fan of Merino, seeing his profile and recent development as a perfect fit for the team. Merino’s standout performance in the Euro 2024, where he scored the
The recent announcement of Xherdan Shaqiri’s contract termination with the Chicago Fire marks the end of a disappointing stint for the Switzerland midfielder at the MLS club. Despite his high-profile transfer from Lyon in 2022 for a then-club-record fee of $7.5 million, Shaqiri failed to live up to expectations during his time in Chicago. Throughout