International Football
The 2022-23 UEFA Nations League season kicks off in less than a month, making this an appropriate time to forecast how the tournament will unfold. This is is the first in a series of articles that will predict every group, starting with League D and moving up until League A is completed. More specifically, the […]
Roberto Mancini has said he will discuss plans for the future with the Italian Football Federation, and has hinted he will be happy to continue as manager of the national team despite Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. The winners of last summer’s European Championships were shocked by North Macedonia in their World […]
Despite not having a game this week, there is still plenty to cover in our Oxford United weekly round-up. Karl Robinson reached four years in charge at the club, a youth player signed his first professional contract and one of Oxford’s squad players penned a contract extension. Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: International Weekend Means No […]
Italy crashed out of the World Cup play-offs on Thursday night after suffering a 1-0 loss to North Macedonia in Palermo. It will be the second time in a row the Azzurri miss out on the World Cup, after failing to qualify for the 2018 tournament. Unconvincing Italy Lose in World Cup Play-Off Tie European […]
The UEFA qualifying play-offs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are approaching. It’s therefore somewhat feasible to make accurate predictions. This is the third and final article that will predict what the final three European teams to clinch their spot in Qatar will be. Path C consists of Portugal, Turkey, Italy, and North Macedonia. Two […]
The UEFA qualifying play-offs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are approaching. It’s therefore somewhat feasible to make accurate predictions. This is the second of three articles that will predict what the final three European teams to clinch their spot in Qatar will be. After Russia’s ban due to their invasion of Ukraine, Path B […]
The Republic of Ireland will be looking to continue their recent upturn in fortunes against Belgium and Lithuania this week but just one look at the squad named by Stephen Kenny and the sheer lack of goals in the current Irish ranks is glaringly obvious. James McClean with 11 is the sole player in double […]
Sunderland’s Ross Stewart was this week called up to the Scotland national squad for the first time and it’s the recognition he deserves.
The UEFA qualifying play-offs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are approaching. It’s therefore somewhat feasible to make accurate predictions. This is the first of three articles that will predict what the final three European teams to clinch their spot in Qatar will be. Path A consists of Austria, Scotland, Ukraine, and Wales. Only one […]
Gareth Southgate has left Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho out of his England squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast. Manchester City’s Kyle Walker also found himself missing out, as Southgate favoured Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea’s Reece James for the upcoming fixtures. However, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp […]
Christian Eriksen returns to the Denmark squad for their upcoming international fixtures in March. Denmark face the Netherlands and Serbia in friendly matches as teams prepare themselves for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It will be the 30-year-old’s first time back in a Denmark shirt since he suffered a cardiac arrest against Finland during […]
As the bottom potentially falls out of Chelsea, after Roman Abramovich’s proposed sale of the club was frozen by the British Government because of his “clear” links to Vladimir Putin, Arsenal fans can celebrate their club acquiring a new foundation. It is not a new owner – given what has happened with Abramovich, Arsenal fans […]
The Poland national team will refuse to play Russia in the World Cup play-offs following their invasion of Ukraine. Russia invaded neighbouring country Ukraine earlier this week following orders from President Vladimir Putin. The invasion has caused much controversy. Many labelling the infiltration as unprovoked and unnecessary. Poland Tell FIFA they will not play against […]
Arsenal star Leah Williamson has been named England Women captain for this week’s Arnold Clark Cup fixtures. The tournament will see England face Canada, Spain and Germany. Leah Williamson to Be England Women Captain for Arnold Clark Cup An update from #Lionesses camp… pic.twitter.com/JZZ3L22gT3 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) February 15, 2022 England Women Captaincy Dilemma Sarina […]
Another month, another desperate attempt to push through FIFA’s biennial World Cup money-spinning scheme, as international football created problems once more. The latest instalment saw FIFA president and puppet master Gianni Infantino claim it was more about protecting “the future of football” and less about having their showpiece event dominate every second summer. How Do […]
Over the years, football has seen several ‘bad boys’ in its illustrious history, but none compared to that of former French captain Alexandre Villaplane. Arguably the most controversial player of all time, Villaplane was at the peak of his stardom when he captained Les Blues to their first-ever World Cup in 1930. Men wanted to […]
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As per Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to begin talks for highly-rated summer free-agent Paulo Dybala with no negotiations currently ongoing. Spurs boss Antonio Conte is set on meeting the Tottenham board soon to discuss plans. Juventus forward Dybala is set to depart The Old Lady at the end of the season as a free agent […]
The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is continuing as the Frenchman has reached an agreement with both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Speaking to Kora Plus, Mbappe’s mother said: “We have an agreement with both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian will now decide.” She also stated the two offers were almost identical. A PSG stay […]
Angel Di Maria has said his goodbyes to Paris Saint-Germain and is now set to leave the club on a free transfer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Manchester United wide man is in advanced talks with Serie A side Juventus over a move to Italy. All that’s left is for both sides to reach […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued an update on two of the club’s midfielders. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano Guardiola had this to say about the future of Ilkay Gundogan: “If you ask me personally, I want Ilkay Gundogan to stay here at Man City. There is no one thinking he cannot […]
Manchester United U23 boss Neil Wood has been appointed as first-team manager at Salford City. Salford, who are famously owned by members of Manchester United’s class of 92, are said to have looked for a United link when appointing their new boss. Michael Appleton would have been an obvious candidate having recently left Lincoln City, […]
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Italian winger Federico Bernardeschi will be leaving Juventus this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The player’s contract expires in June and an extension is not happening. This is yet another loss in the attacking department for Juventus, as star Paulo Dybala is also leaving. Federico Bernardeschi Leaving Juventus After this Season Another Attacking Blow Federico […]
Manchester United to consider selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Eric Bailly this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. As Romano states, any deal would depend on the proposals put forward. Manchester United to Consider Selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Eric Bailly This Summer Wan-Bissaka and Bailly Involvement Eric Bailly’s Manchester United career has been littered with disappointment. Largely […]