In what feels like a repeat of last summer’s most drawn-out transfer saga, Borussia have – once again – rejected the Red Devils’ opening bid for Jadon Sancho. However, there is hope that an agreement can be reached soon. Goal reports that United submitted a £67 million bid for the England international to test the waters. It was immediately rejected by the Bundesliga side, who are holding out for more. Nonetheless, reports have claimed that BVB are much more flexible this summer and are prepared to let the player leave. Instead, they are focusing their efforts on keeping hold of…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Georginio Wijnaldum completed his move to Paris Saint Germain earlier this week after leaving Liverpool upon contract expiry. The Merseyside club has already narrowed in on a replacement, reportedly. A humble servant to his club, Georginio Wijnaldum left Liverpool after winning the Champions League and the Premier League. The Dutchman departed upon the expiration of his contract, following which he completed a transfer to Paris Saint Germain. Il Messaggero reports that the Reds have identified his replacement in Lazio’s all-action midfield maestro, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The report concludes that Milinkovic-Savic could be available to purchase at around €60 million this summer,…
Lionel Messi will lead a 28-man Argentina squad this summer for the 2021 Copa America, provided the tournament does take place in Brazil. The Albiceleste will be hoping to better their performances this time, after a third-place finish in 2019. Argentina will begin their 2021 Copa America campaign against rivals Chile on June 14. Lionel Messi and Co have faltered at the final hurdle several times over the past decade, which has resulted in an uncharacteristic streak for the Albiceleste. Head coach Lionel Scaloni will hope that his youthful-looking team can break the trend this time around by winning the tournament that was initially scheduled to…
Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial search looks to be heading towards an end, with former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca now the favorite to take over the vacant role. The tactician was recently fired by AS Roma and replaced with Jose Mourinho – who last coached Spurs. According to a report by the Guardian, Spurs are in advanced negotiations with Paulo Fonseca to take over the vacant head coach role. Spurs have been without a permanent head coach since the departure of Jose Mourinho in mid-April. Former first-team player Ryan Mason presided over the senior team for the final stretch of the season but could…
Major League Soccer club Inter Miami owner, Jorge Mas, has claimed that his side is optimistic about luring Lionel Messi to the States at the end of his Barcelona career. Messi previously showed interest in playing in the MLS. Inter Miami were recently handed a hefty fine by Major League Soccer for flouting their complicated roster rules. However, club co-owner Jorge Mas is bullish about his team’s prospects of luring the biggest players in the world, including Lionel Messi. Mas states that he is “optimistic” of the fact that Messi – who continues to play his football at Barcelona presently…
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes stole his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s thunder in Portugal’s final pre-Euro friendly. The midfiedler scored twice as the reigning Euro champions beat Israel 4-0. The reigning European champions have been drawn into the group of death but sent out a warning to their opponents by a flawless showing against Israel. Fernando Santos’ men started the match positively with Ronaldo hitting a shot on target within the opening thirty seconds. Liverpool’s Diogo Jota also went close during the early stages as he sliced a fierce shot just off target. Fernandes then tested Ofir Marciano with a volley, but the Israel goalkeeper made a…
Only two days after their captain Sergio Busquests tested positive for coronavirus, Spain were handed yet another major blow, as defender Diego Llorente became the second player from their camp to test positive for the virus. Leeds United player has subsequently left the camp, while the other members are currently in isolation. It has not been clarified whether Llorente and Busquets will be involved with the team at any part of the upcoming UEFA European Championship 2020. Spain were scheduled to play a friendly match against Lithuania on Tuesday. With all of the senior team’s members under isolation, the Spanish football governing body…
Football’s rule-makers International Football Association Board have explained a change in the rule that determines whether or not a player is in an offside position, pertaining specifically to the position of their hands. As stated by the rule, the shoulder can be used to score a legitimate goal, and hence it will be considered while determining whether a player is in an offside position or not. In a presentation, the IFAB stated: “The hands and arms of all players, including the goalkeepers, are not considered. For the purposes of determining offside, the upper boundary of the arm is in line…
A stoppage-time equalizer from Miguel Borja helped Colombia rescue a point against Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers. Elsewhere, Neymar scored in Brazil’s routine win over Paraguay. Lionel Messi’s Argentina dropped two precious points in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, South American qualifiers. Colombia pegged the Albiceleste back from two goals down to end the match level on the score. Elsewhere, a Neymar-led Brazil beat Paraguay 2-0, with the talisman scoring the first of two goals on the night. Peru beat Ecuador while Uruguay stumbled to yet another draw against Venezuela. An early blitz saw Argentina race into a two-goal lead, with Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes netting the…
Former Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe has extended his contract at Scottish club Rangers. Defoe has signed a one-year extension at the Glasgow-based side and has subsequently moved into a player-coach hybrid role. Recently crowned Scottish champions Rangers have rewarded veteran Jermain Defoe with a new one-year deal at the club. As part of the agreement, Defoe will take over dual responsibility as a first-team player and coach. The Englishman spoke of his delight to the Rangers’ website. “It is well-documented how much I love the club and the relationship I have with the fans, the players and the…