Alejandro Balde remains a central figure in Hansi Flick’s plans and is by far Barcelona’s starting left-back. Despite competition from Gerard MartÃn, Jofre Torrents and even Joao Cancelo, it is clear that the German coach prefers Balde for his performance and attacking pace, something that gives him a unique profile. Advertisement However, there is no…
Real Madrid’s clash against Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs was a heated affair in Lisbon on multiple levels, to the point that non-football issues took precedence over the actual game and stole the spotlight. From Vinicius Jr.’s celebration to the racial abuse on the field and confrontations between players…
Liverpool could do without the distraction that Curtis Jones’ contractual situation currently represents. The 25-year-old, whose contract ends in 2027, was approached by both Tottenham and Inter Milan in the winter transfer market. Advertisement In the end, Liverpool decided that no deal would be done for Jones. There are various accounts as to why the…
The last remodeling of Liverpool’s midfield was in 2023. Jurgen Klopp and then sporting director Jorg Schmadtke revamped the Reds’ midfield, bringing in the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch. Advertisement It’s fair to say those deals have been a success, with Liverpool adding the EFL Cup to their…
According to a report from TeamTalk, Bayern Munich star centre-back Dayot Upamecano is playing on the pitch as his negotiations with the Bavarians have stalled. The Frenchman, who was reportedly given a deadline (perhaps Sunday) to respond to Bayern Munich’s contract proposal, is now speaking to a long list of clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham…
Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby is reportedly interested in joining Inter Milan in the final days of the January transfer window. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNewsThe French star has already agreed to move to San Siro after growing tired of his adventure in Saudi Arabia. Advertisement Moussa Diaby He swapped Aston Villa for Riyadh in the…
Captaincy selection could once again be decisive this gameweek, with premium forwards and in-form midfielders offering a variety of viable options. Erling Haaland remains the standout pick despite Manchester City’s recent struggles, thanks to a favorable game against Wolves. Advertisement Brentford’s Igor Thiago continues to emerge as a strong alternative despite failing last week. Bukayo…
Inter Milan’s 1-0 victory against Udinese had weight far beyond the scoreboard. The Nerazzurri approached the match with concentration and caution, fully aware of how costly similar matches were last season. Cristian Chivú sets the tone from the beginning. His teams showed respect for the opponent and understanding of the occasion. Inter avoided unnecessary risks…
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan will be full of confidence when the Champions League resumes after consolidating its lead at the top of the Serie A table with a 1-0 win at Udinese on Saturday. Lautaro MartÃnez scored in the first half as Inter moved six points clear of second-placed AC Milan and nine points…
The UEFA Champions League, by far, is the most prestigious event that Barcelona participates in each season. After all, with the participation of the best clubs from all over Europe, the value naturally increases. Along with prestige, unsurprisingly, come huge monetary benefits, which only increase as teams progress through the competition. Advertisement Last season, Hansi…
