Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca recently made headlines for his decision to give Enzo Fernández the captain’s armband during a preseason friendly with Real Madrid. Despite the racist scandal that emerged following Fernández’s Copa América win with Argentina, Maresca defended his choice by stating that Fernández is respected within the squad. This move sparked controversy, especially
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Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be playing in the team’s Leagues Cup round-of-32 match against Toronto FC. The Argentine superstar has not yet trained with the team since returning from Copa América due to an ankle injury. Martino mentioned in a news conference that Messi is improving
Manchester United is currently in the process of exploring plans for the future of Old Trafford. While the club is leaning towards building a new 100,000-capacity stadium instead of redeveloping the existing one, sources have revealed that there is a possibility of keeping Old Trafford in some capacity. This decision marks a pivotal moment in
Barcelona has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Leipzig for the transfer of midfielder Dani Olmo to the LaLiga giants. The signing is still pending final details and a physical examination, which is set to take place on Thursday. Olmo is currently in Barcelona with his agent and is expected to join his new
Manchester United’s young defender, Leny Yoro, faced a setback during a preseason friendly against Arsenal last week in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old was substituted early in the match due to a foot injury. This unfortunate incident not only impacted Yoro but also the team’s defensive line. After undergoing surgery for his foot injury, Yoro is
Barcelona defender Jules Koundé is optimistic about his teammate Lamine Yamal’s future at the club. After Yamal’s impressive performance at Euro 2024, where he made history as the youngest player to score at the tournament, there is great anticipation for what he can achieve in the upcoming season. Koundé expressed his belief that Yamal will
Manchester City and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of striker Julián Álvarez, with the LaLiga side splashing out up to €95 million ($104m) for the Argentine forward. This deal marks City’s record departure, as they are set to make a significant profit on the initial £14m investment they made when signing
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has reportedly traveled to Leipzig in hopes of finalizing the signing of Dani Olmo for a significant sum of €60 million. Sources have informed ESPN about the ongoing negotiations between Barcelona and RB Leipzig for the talented Spanish midfielder. It seems that RB Leipzig is open to the idea of letting
André Onana, the talented goalkeeper for Manchester United, has a message for the fans of the club – be prepared for an even riskier style of play in the upcoming season. Onana, known for occasionally getting himself into trouble with his attempts to play out from the back, has declared that he will be taking
Charlotte FC is on the verge of finalizing a deal to sign Tim Ream, a United States men’s national team player and Fulham defender. The talks between Charlotte FC and Tim Ream have been ongoing for over two months, and the two parties are now ironing out the last details to complete the transfer. Tim
Manchester United’s shirt sponsor Snapdragon has shown interest in potentially purchasing the naming rights for the club’s new stadium. Snapdragon recently signed a three-year deal worth £180 million to become United’s front of shirt sponsor, replacing TeamViewer. The tech company’s parent company, Qualcomm, is open to the idea of attaching their brand to the stadium
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains unfazed by his team’s winless preseason, stating that results are not the main focus during this period of preparation. Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan and a 2-1 loss to Barcelona, Ancelotti is focused on building up the team’s fitness and integrating missing players back into the
Paris Saint-Germain has successfully secured the services of talented teenage midfielder João Neves from Benfica. The 19-year-old has inked a five-year contract with the reigning Ligue 1 champions after undergoing a thorough medical examination. This acquisition marks PSG’s second signing of the summer, with the earlier addition being Russian shot-stopper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar. Neves’s
Inter Miami is gearing up for a crucial Group N matchup against Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL in the 2024 Leagues Cup. While both teams have already secured their spots in the next round of the tournament with early victories over Puebla, the battle for the top seed is still up for grabs. Inter Miami,