Erling Haaland is one the most in-demand players in the world right now, with a host of big clubs after him. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea have all shown interest in him over the past 12 months, with the Norwegian yet […]
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Two Premier League Boxing Day Matches Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreaks
The Premier League announced that two Boxing Day clashes won’t go ahead as planned. Liverpool’s game against Leeds United and the match between Watford and Wolves were called off following COVID-19 outbreaks. Leeds and Watford were in no position to play, the Premier League confirmed. Leeds has five active cases […]
Manchester City Sells Ferran Torres to Barcelona for $63 Million
The first major piece of business in the winter transfer window will see 21-year-old Spanish forward Ferran Torres move from Manchester City to FC Barcelona. City will get an initial $63 million fee, with a further $12 million in add-ons. A recent bank loan will allow Barcelona to sign Torres, […]
FIFA Refuses to Drop Biennial World Cup, Promises Plan Will Add $4.5 Billion in Additional Funds
The World Football Association insists the idea of having a World Cup every two years is a good one, stating that this will add $4.5 billion in revenue every four years. Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, didn’t disclose whether he’ll ask members to vote on the controversial proposal or not at […]
Premier League to Hold Emergency Talks with Clubs Over COVID-19 Chaos
Six Premier League games and 19 fixtures (out of 36) in the second, third and fourth English tiers needed to be postponed following COVID-19 outbreaks. The Premier League decided to act, as they confirmed emergency meetings with clubs will take place early next week. Several teams have asked through their […]
Cavani Wants to Leave Man. United and Join Barcelona in January
Edinson Cavani seems to be moving closer to the exit door at Old Trafford. The Uruguayan striker is tempted to join FC Barcelona in the winter transfer window, which kicks off on Jan. 1. Sergio Aguero’s retirement means Barcelona now has enough funds to afford a new signing. Cavani is […]
Newcastle Readying $110 Million Bid for In-Demand Vlahovic
Newcastle United are planning to sign Fiorentina’s diamond striker Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer window. It would mark Newcastle’s first major piece of business since the club’s takeover by a Saudi-backed consortium. Vlahovic, 21, scored at a fantastic rate at club level over the past two seasons and has […]
Omicron Chaos: Five Premier League Matches Postponed Following Outbreaks
The COVID-19 Omicron variant is rapidly spreading across England, forcing several Premier League clubs to postpone five games scheduled for the weekend because of new outbreaks. On Thursday, the UK recorded 88,736 COVID-19 cases, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. Experts predict the ultra-infectious Omicron will break […]
Emotional Aguero Announces Retirement from Football Due to Heart Condition
Sergio Aguero, the 33-year-old Barcelona striker, has seen his playing career come to an early, and unexpected, end. Aguero was taken to the hospital after he suffered chest pain and breathing problems during his team’s game against Alaves in October. Soon after, he was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, which […]
City Beats Leeds 7-0 to Extend EPL Lead
Manchester City bounced back after an unconvincing weekend performance against Wolves (1-0), beating Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad to record their highest-scoring game in 2021. It was a fun night out for the defending champions as they made their intentions clear right from the kick-off. City was up 2-0 […]
Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy, Ruled Out for West Ham Clash
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Arsenal’s weekend game against Southampton over a breach of discipline. On Tuesday, the club confirmed Aubameyang is no longer the team captain, and said he won’t be part of the squad for the West Ham clash on Wednesday either, fuelling speculation that his future is away from […]
Manchester United’s Game at Brentford Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Manchester United was supposed to play Brentford on Tuesday, but the match won’t go ahead as scheduled because of a COVID-19 outbreak on the United squad. The Premier League announced its decision through a statement issued late on Monday. “The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to […]
Premier League Reports Record 42 Positive COVID-19 Tests Over Past Week
The Premier League set a new record it’s not too proud of, with no fewer than 42 players and staff testing positive for COVID-19 over the past week. It’s a record for a seven-day period since the start of the pandemic. Until now, the highest number of reported COVID cases […]
Champions League Round of 16 Draw Voided, PSG to Play Real Madrid, Man. United to Face Atletico Madrid
The first draw for the Champions League Round of 16 was marked by an unprecedented event, which saw it voided and redone hours later. Following the redraw, Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Madrid for a place in the quarterfinals, while Liverpool will have to pass the Inter Milano test for […]
COVID-19 Outbreak at Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa also Face Problems
The Sunday group training at Manchester United didn’t take place as planned following an outbreak of COVID-19. Manager Ralf Rangnick wasn’t able to conduct the session, with the players only being able to perform individual, non-contact outdoor exercises. A small number of players and some staff members tested positive, the […]
Bellingham Fined $45k After Comments About Referee Following Bayern Defeat
Jude Bellingham will have to pay a fine worth $45k for his comments on Felix Zwayer, the match official who took charge of the Bayern Munich game last weekend. The 18-year-old has avoided a ban, even though he was expected to face time on the sidelines as well. Bellingham questioned […]
Haaland’s Agent Hints at Summer Transfer, Mentions Four Possible Destinations
Erling Haaland hit the ground running for Dortmund since returning to the pitch following a hip flexor injury. In his three games for Borussia since Nov. 27, he’s netted four times, shining his unstoppable aura status among the European elite. Over the summer, the 21-year-old was a transfer target for […]
Chelsea Star Sam Kerr Knocks Pitch Invader to Ground in Champions League Clash
Sam Kerr was booked for knocking a pitch invader to the ground in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw against Juventus in the Champions League. A man from the public left his seat and entered the playing surface without being tackled by stewards. As he was heading toward the sidelines, he stopped while […]
49ers Enterprises to Buy Leeds United for $530 Million
The ownership of the 49ers group has a deal in place to buy Premier League club Leeds United in a deal valued at more than $530 million. The Athletic reports that the San Francisco 49ers investment arm has the option to acquire 100% control of the Yorkshire club until January […]
Chris Armas to Join Manchester United in Coaching Role
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick will add Chris Armas to his staff at Old Trafford. Rangnick prepared for his first game in charge, the 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at the weekend, with the coaches already at the club. But the German-born manager said he’ll make use of his […]