play Wright: Postecoglou is coming up against ‘the cream of the crop’ (0:56)Ahead of this weekend’s season start, Premier League legend Ian Wright hopes new Spurs boss is Ange Postecoglou given time to implement his ideas. (0:56) Aug 9, 2023, 01:22 AM ET SYDNEY — Arsenal legend Ian Wright hopes that new Tottenham Hotspur manager … Read more
Inter Milan chief Piero Ausilio has confirmed interest in Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. The USA international has seen an offer from AS Monaco turned down in the last week. And Ausilio admits they’re also interested as they seek a new centre-forward addition. “We are looking for someone who can score goals,” director of sport Ausilio … Read more
Former Juventus defender Pietro Vierchowod says they should keep hold of Dusan Vlahovic. It’s been claimed Juve are willing to send Vlahovic to Chelsea in exchange for Romelu Lukaku. But Vierchowod told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “I would keep Vlahovic and not sign Lukaku, because he is almost entirely physical strength. “I have seen the … Read more
Barcelona coach Xavi was delighted with Lamine Yamal‘s performance in victory over Tottenham. The teen impressed in the 4-2 Joan Gamper Trophy win. “Lamine is a talent that we have to ‘dose’,” said Xavi. “It’s wonderful to see him play with this kind of cheek, but Ansu and Ferran were also very good. “Those who … Read more
Aug 8, 2023, 12:41 PM ET A 29-year-old soccer fan was killed in fierce overnight clashes between rival supporters in the Greek capital, prompting European football governing body UEFA to postpone a Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday. Eight fans were also injured in the extensive clashes outside … Read more
The start of the new Premier League season is just days away and clubs have been frantically trying to prepare themselves. It’s been a summer of transfer activity like no other among most of the Big Six. Manchester City‘s squad will look very different, while Arsenal have embarked on what they hope is an upgrade … Read more
Aug 8, 2023, 06:59 PM ET The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Chelsea, PSG talk Neymar deal Chelsea have held talks over a potential transfer of … Read more
PSV Eindhoven will begin a two-leg tie with Strum Graz in the third round of UEFA Champions League qualifying on Tuesday on Paramount+. PSV finished second in the Dutch Eredivisie last season, while Strum Graz was second in the Austrian Bundesliga and has already begun their 2023-24 league campaign with a pair of victories. Both … Read more
Getty Images The UEFA Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb slated for Tuesday has been postponed after a fan was stabbed and killed in Greece. A 29-year-old Athens supporter died after clashes between the two sets of fans outside Agia Sophia Stadium on Monday evening. According to police, eight others involved were … Read more
Chelsea have confirmed Christopher Nkunku has undergone knee surgery. The France striker suffered the injury in Chicago last Thursday during their 1-1 preseason draw with Borussia Dortmund. The Blues released a statement earlier today: “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period. “The 25-year-old has undergone an … Read more
