After signing Sergio Aguero, the Catalans are said to be confident in fulfilling their dream of landing another star striker. They played without a proper forward last season, and it was evident in the flabby finishing of the number of chances that were created. To kick start their summer window, the former La Liga champions have already made a few key signings in Eric Garcia, Sergio Aguero, Emerson Royal and are said to be extremely close to pinning down the deal with Memphis Depay. Mind you, all the signings have been for free except for Emerson Royal, wherein the Blaugrana triggered the buy-back option worth…
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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…
A Covid outbreak in the Spanish camp forced La Roja to field ten debutantes in their match against Lithuania. The young guns impressed, though, beating their opponents four-nil. France, on the other hand, beat Bulgaria 3-0 with the help of Olivier Giroud. Aitor Fernandez, Oscar Gil, Hugo Guillamon, Oscar Mingueza, Marc Cucurella, Martin Zubimendi, Brahim Diaz, Gonzalo Villar, Manu Garcia, Abel Ruiz; ten youngsters made their debuts for the Spanish senior team against Lithuania. However, it was not out of an obligation towards providing the next generation with opportunities, rather a precautionary measure taken to protect the senior team, who had recently suffered…
With a deep squad and the WC2018 in tow, France are the likeliest to win the Euro 2020 – as per a prediction model. While that is hardly surprising, the fact that England have been ranked only ninth is bound to raise a few eyebrows. As per Stats Perform’s Euro 2020 AI prediction model, France are the likeliest team to win the competition. The model took several factors into account, including betting odds, historical and recent team performances, opposition strength, and the road to the final before rendering it 40,000 times. The final standings were derived upon analysis of the…
Manchester United’s Donny Van De Beek’s nightmarish season continues, with the Dutchman being ruled out of the 2020 UEFA Euro due to an injury. However, the Netherlands won’t call up a replacement to replace the injured 24-year-old. Van De Beek endured a difficult season domestically, as he was reduced to a bench player by United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The midfielder had signed for the Red Devils in summer 2020 but could not force his way into the first team in place of Scott McTominay or Fred. His nightmare continues, with the Dutchman now ruled out of the 2020 UEFA Euro. The Netherlands…
City are all set for a major squad revamp, while Barca have already made some big signings in Eric Garcia, Sergio Aguero, Emerson Royal, and are said to be extremely close to completing the signing of Memphis Depay. Ever since the Blaugrana suffered their worst-ever defeat in the UEFA Champions League history at the hands of Bayern Munich (8-2), it was understood that the cycle of the then-Barcelona team was over. Soon it surfaced that the Spanish giants were drowning in massive debt, and making any new lucrative signings would be next to impossible. Ronald Koeman was asked to lead a transitional team…
A brace by captain Sunil Chhetri helped India beat Bangladesh in the joint World Cup & Asian Cup qualifiers. The 36-year-old overtook Lionel Messi in the active international goalscorers table and has also earned the praise of his head coach. Indian veteran was at the double as India beat neighbours Bangladesh 2-0. Chhetri’s brace helped the Blue Tigers record their first win of the qualification phase, much to the delight of head coach Igor Stimac. The Croat was full of praise for his captain post-match and claimed that the forward continues to play as if he’s 25. “Many people keep on asking as to when…
Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Ben White has been called to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool right-back suffered a thigh injury in the 1-0 win over Austria, effectively ruling him out from the Euro 2020. Ben White is said to be a good option as the 23-year-old was very impressive this season at BHA. His selection comes as a shock because one of James Ward Prowse or Jesse Lingard were expected to make the cut. Gareth Southgate has gone for a more defensive approach for the upcoming tournament, evident by his selection of four right-backs before Trent got injured. Jordan Henderson is another player whose fitness…
A 114th-minute penalty from Christian Pulisic helped the USA beat Mexico in a hotly-contested encounter. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath was his side hero, as he saved a last-minute penalty during extra time. The start could not have gone more badly for the USA, who conceded within the first minute. A defensive lapse by centre-back Mark McKenzie allowed Jesus Corona a 1-v-1 opportunity and the Porto man smashed the ball into the roof of the net. The States equalized before the half-hour mark through Reyna’s rebound after McKennie hit the post with a header. With goalkeeper Zack Steffen unable to continue, USA head coach Gregg Berhalter sent on substitute Horvath in his place. The…