Looking for Soccer News?

Blog Posts and Articles that give you up to the minute news and information about the world Leagues, Teams, Players and Updates.

Building Napoli's Perfect Serie A Footballer

Napoli's tale of incredible highs, incredible lows and an incredible recent resurgence is quite incredible. The journey has sucked in players from far and wide, from the streets of Naples and all across the world. Some of Europe's most talented players have become adopted-Neapolitans, but what if we could fuse them all together? Let's have a look at Napoli's perfect footballer if you could join the DNA of all the very best who donned the shirt. Brain - Diego Maradona Diego Maradona during his...
Original author: Jake Purvis
  314 Hits

Liverpool open talks with Borussia Monchengladbach over Florian Neuhaus

ning When Virgil van Dijk first walked in the doors at Melwood in January 2018, he had to have been excited at the possibilities. The Reds, then, had scored more goals than anyone in the Premier League outside of Manchester City. However, they were leaky at the back and in desperate need of direction. They'd previously lost 5-0 to the champions elect and 4-1 to Tottenham, while they'd just drawn 3-3 with Arsenal despite leading 2-0 with 40 minutes to play. Van Dijk's presence alone helped turn...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
  122 Hits

When the 2020 Summer Transfer Window Is Expected to Open & Close

lose FIFA are expected to announce in the coming days that the 2020 summer transfer window will be allowed to open up to four weeks before the end of a national league’s campaign. As things stand, the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A are all expected to resume their respective seasons this month. All three will cram the remaining fixtures into around six weeks to ensure they can be wrapped up by the end of July. The Premier League season will restart on 17 June But with the final few rounds...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
  309 Hits

Manchester City Begin Three-Day CAS Appeal Against Champions League Ban

Manchester City are facing a critical week in their history as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) begins to hear their appeal against a two-ban from all UEFA competition, imposed as a punishment for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. As things stand, City will be banned from the Champions League in each of the next two years in which they qualify. The club has spared no expense fighting the UEFA verdict, which they still see as grossly unfair and unjust, and will be praying...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
  448 Hits

The Players Chelsea Need to Sell This Summer

It's rebuild season at Chelsea. That means new players are coming in to Stamford Bridge, and it should mean plenty head in the opposite direction. Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner are both on their way, and Chelsea aren't done yet. Frank Lampard wants change, and he can finance that by selling some of the fringe players in the squad. Thanks to the loan army, there's a whole lot of players who should be heading for the exit door. Here, 90min takes a look at who Lampard should be looking to offload....
Original author: Tom Gott
  314 Hits

Juventus confirm Dusan Vlahovic signing from Fiorentina

It's been a tough season for Aston Villa in their first Premier League campaign since 2015/16. The Villans returned to the English top flight having crept up through the Championship play-offs, thanks in large to Tammy Abraham's 26 goals. However, after the current Chelsea star's departure, Villa failed to effectively replace their old forward and now lack any kind of impetus going forward. The most out of form team in the league with just four points from their last six games, the three-month...
Original author: Myles Cutliffe
  90 Hits

Derby Star Andre Wisdom 'Stable' in Hospital After Stabbing Attack

'We're Wolverhampton, we're on our way back!' In their second season of Premier League football since promotion in 2018, business is finally booming for the newly wealthy Wolverhampton, who've gone from away trips to Barnsley and Burton Albion to sixth in the league and a Europa League round of 16 tie. Nuno Espírito Santo will be hoping that his charges haven't lost any momentum after Premier League football was cruelly snatched away from us in March, with the west Midlands club just five...
Original author: Declan Houten
  372 Hits

Lisbon Leading Race to Host Remaining Champions League Fixtures

UEFA are understood to be leaning towards picking Lisbon to host the remaining Champions League fixtures, with a mini-tournament seen as the best way to complete the competition. Plans to move the final, which was initially scheduled to be held in Istanbul on 30 May, emerged last month, and there were a number of cities under consideration to hold the rest of the tournament. ?? Multiple reports suggest Lisbon is favourite to host a Champions League final eight, with an August 22 #UCL final....
Original author: Tom Gott
  312 Hits

La Liga Confirm Matchday 31 Schedule & Broadcasting Plans for Season's Return

turn La Liga have confirmed the schedule for the gameweek 31, with a whole host of new broadcasting features set to try and make matches feel more realistic for both players and fans. Spanish top-flight football will get back underway on Thursday when Sevilla face Real Betis, with fixtures set to be played almost every day to try and get the league finished as soon as possible. Kick-off times (CEST) for Matchday 31 of #LaLigaSantander 2019/20. ⏰⚽️#BackToWin pic.twitter.com/8RJlp7V6o6 — LaLiga...
Original author: Tom Gott
  313 Hits

Manchester United Keeping Tabs on Benfica Talent Florentino Luis

Manchester United have continued to keep tabs on emerging Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis, it has been revealed, and are believed to have even met with the 20-year-old’s agent back in January to discuss and register their interest. United are thought to have been scouting the player, usually just known as Florentino, since September when Old Trafford eyes watched him in action for Benfica against Braga. Local rivals Manchester City have also been linked with the youngster for a while....
Original author: Jamie Spencer
  284 Hits

Napoli Chief Fires Kalidou Koulibaly Warning to Man Utd & Liverpool

pool Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has insisted that the club will not be lowering their asking price for centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, despite dealing with the financial pressure of the coronavirus outbreak. Koulibaly has attracted interest from a number of top European sides, with both Manchester United and Liverpool often named as suitors. But, to date, Napoli's asking price of around €100m has stopped any deal from coming to fruition. Napoli want close to €100m to sell...
Original author: Tom Gott
  287 Hits

Ivan Rakitic Pours Cold Water on Barcelona Exit Rumours (Again)

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has once again moved to pour cold water over the speculation surrounding his future in Catalunya, saying there is 'nothing to talk about' regarding a potential exit this summer. The Croatian is under contract until 2021 but has long been expected to leave ahead of time, with Inter and former club Sevilla among those most prolifically linked. Much to the disappointment of the Spanish press, who seem determined to make a story out of his potential exit, however,...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
  312 Hits

Raheem Sterling Speaks Out on Racism & the Need to Implement Change

ange Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has spoken out about the protests which are gathering pace all over the world following George Floyd's death, saying protesters are 'finding a solution' to the problem of racism. Video footage circulated on social media on 25 May of Floyd - an unarmed black man - dying after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes. The response has been hair-raising, as hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have turned out...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
  301 Hits

West Ham 'Leading Race' for Michy Batshuayi But Asking Price Remains a Problem

West Ham are leading the race to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, although the cost of the potential deal could prove problematic for the Hammers. Batshuayi, who will enter the final year of his contract this summer, has long been rumoured to be nearing the exit door at Stamford Bridge, and the imminent move for RB Leipzig's Timo Werner appeals to have sealed his fate. Chelsea have already agreed a deal to sign Timo Werner Chelsea are ready to listen to offers for the polarising Belgian,...
Original author: Tom Gott
  312 Hits

‘Liverpool may be tempted by stellar Koulibaly signing’ – Hutchison expects January deal in wake of Van Dijk injury

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is understood to be keeping an open mind about the imminent arrival of Timo Werner and is in no rush to sign a new contract. The Blues are closing in on a surprise deal for Werner, who has been one of Europe's most prolific forwards, and that has raised questions about Abraham's future. The 22-year-old has just two years left on his contract and talks over a new deal have stalled. Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement with Abraham over a new contract According to...
Original author: Tom Gott
  94 Hits

Why Liverpool Should Consider Odsonne Edouard as a Viable Timo Werner Alternative

Odsonne Edouard is going to leave Celtic, and pretty soon. It might not be next summer, it might not be in January, it might not be until 2021. But as history shows, there comes a point for the vast majority of the Hoops' top players when they outgrow the SPFL and decide to try their hand in one of Europe's major leagues. Callum McGregor, James Forrest and Scott Brown are the recent exceptions, but the list of those to take the leap of faith is far greater; Moussa Dembélé, Kieran Tierney,...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
  380 Hits

Columbus makes first move as MLS champions

The EFL have confirmed that three more individuals have tested positive for coronavirus, after a further 1,146 tests were conducted across the Championship, League 1 and League 2. Rigorous testing is underway across the Football League following the announcement that the Championship will resume on 20 June, more than three months after its last game took place. The latest round of testing included players and staff from all 61 active EFL Clubs, with 1,446 tests conducted in total. EFL...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
  139 Hits

A Timeline of Barcelona's Failures Since Their Last Champions League Triumph

As Xavi lofted the big-eared trophy into the crisp, Berlin air, with Neymar and his '100% Jesus' headband front-and-centre of all the photos, Barcelona had risen to the heights reached by few other clubs in the pantheon of greats. The 2015 Champions League triumph completed their treble that season, proving to be the final chapter in an extraordinary period of European dominance. Between the Ronaldinho-inspired side of 2006 and Luis Enrique's 2015 vintage - with Pep Guardiola's own...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom
  493 Hits

Tottenham Planning Friendly With Norwich Ahead of Premier League Return

Tottenham and Norwich will contest a friendly on Friday as both groups of players look to get up to speed ahead of the Premier League season resuming. The Canaries will kick off the league's 30th round of fixtures when they take on Southampton on Friday 19 June. They will be closely followed by Tottenham, whose clash with Manchester United is pencilled in as the later kick-off that night. With each side having only used intra-squad friendlies so far to keep the fitness up, The Telegraph report...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
  303 Hits

Man City's Past Bundesliga Recruitment Shows Kai Havertz Would Thrive at the Etihad

Over the last couple of seasons, Kai Havertz has become a highly sought after young prospect, with many of Europe's elite chasing the attacking midfielder, including the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United. With all the speculation surrounding his future, Havertz may not remain a Bayer Leverkusen player for much longer and while the Germany international would be wise to make the move to Manchester, it should be to United's 'noisy neighbours' Manchester City. Havertz - Bayer Leverkusen...
Original author: Callum Altimas
  360 Hits

FutPost.com