Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez will not be taking part in the Olympics this summer after Chelsea denied his requests. The 23-year-old would fit the age restrictions in the squad without using one of Argentina's over-23 slots. Yet, at the risk of an injury, his club said he is not allowed to play in the competition. […]

Aston Villa looks set to soon make their first significant move in the summer transfer window. Several reports out of England claim that the Birmingham-based club has agreed a deal with Luton Town for Ross Barkley. The move for the midfielder is supposedly worth around $6.3 million. Although Luton did get relegated back to the […]

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie was a popular name on the transfer rumor mill last summer, and links to Aston Villa put him there again. The American had a strong season with the Bianconeri in 2023/24. He established himself in Massimiliano Allegri's squad with 34 Serie A appearances. From a deeper role, he notched seven assists […]

It has been 20 years since one of the most famous quotes a manager made in soccer history. Making his introductory press conference with Chelsea on June 3, 2004, Jose Mourinho embraced his early charisma and fiery personality. He immediately claimed Chelsea would be a contender in both England and Europe. Before his arrival, Chelsea […]

On June 3, Chelsea officially announced Enzo Maresca as the club's newest manager. The Italian steps in for Mauricio Pochettino, who mutually parted ways with the Stamford Bridge club after the 2023/24 season. The Argentine's dismissal was particularly surprising given the form Chelsea showed at the end of the season. Since Christmas, only Liverpool, Arsenal […]

In a bold move to alleviate the already congested calendar, FIFA reportedly consider reducing the number of teams to 18. This proposal has ignited apprehension and debate among clubs and players. Thus, it has caused fears of a significant impact on the structure of European soccer leagues. Currently, the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie […]

Chelsea is reportedly about to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo. The 26-year-old center back has been a star performer for the Cottagers since arriving to the club back in 2020. Although he has been a standout in west London, he is set to depart his current club as a free agent. Fulham brass previously attempted […]

Aston Villa are apparently discussing a deal with Juventus to bring Weston McKennie back to England. The United States men's national team star previously played for Leeds United during the second half of the 2022/23 season. The temporary move, however, did not exactly pan out as the Whites fell out of the Premier League. Although […]

The ongoing saga of Everton's proposed ownership change has taken a new turn. 777 Partners previously agreed to purchase majority owner Farhad Moshiri's 94% stake in the club back in September. The deal, however, has never been officially finalized due to several snags along the way. The American investment group apparently had until the end […]

Alejandro Garnacho's potential participation at the Olympic Games and Copa America could cause Manchester United significant issues next season. The Argentine forward has become an integral part of Erik ten Hag’s squad. However, he will likely be called up for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Argentine has increasing prominence at United, highlighted by […]

West Ham have been grappling with a serious crisis involving their star midfielder, Lucas Paqueta of Brazil. The Brazilian faces allegations from the Football Association (FA) regarding breaches of betting regulations. If found guilty, his career could be in jeopardy, with a potential ten-year suspension looming over him. The FA’s investigation centers on accusations that […]

Borussia Dortmund reportedly cannot afford to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent transfer. The star winger is currently on loan at the German club from Manchester United. Dortmund re-signed their former player on a temporary deal in January after Sancho had a falling out with Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutch coach previously […]

Achieving success at the top levels requires a team to effortlessly combine individual brilliance with collective harmony. Atalanta has been a model of consistency under Gian Piero Gasperini when it comes to this balance. However, it remained unclear whether the current team had the requisite individual flair to complement their collective style. Players like Duvan […]

Due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership, the two Manchester clubs – Manchester City and Manchester United – must both exercise a blind trust option. City Football Group (CFG) is the majority shareholder of Manchester City and Girona, along with several other clubs around the world. City and Girona will both make the UEFA Champions […]

After winning the Championship and gaining promotion to the Premier League, Leicester City confront a very difficult summer. In addition to promotion-winning manager Enzo Maresca leaving, Leicester City faces the prospect of a record-breaking points deduction. Despite making a victorious comeback to the Premier League, Leicester face significant challenges. The club's success on the pitch […]