Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries has shared some insights into the team’s approach when it comes to stopping opposition attacks. Speaking to Voetbalprimeur via FCInterNews, the Dutch wingback hailed Inter’s tactical awareness. Tactical fouls have long been a hallmark of Italian football, reflecting a pragmatic approach. Indeed, sometimes stopping an opponent’s momentum can be just…
Former NFL star JJ Watt has officially added Espanyol to his portfolio of European football clubs after Velocity Sport Limited’s (VSL) takeover of the Spanish club was completed on Thursday. Barcelona-based Espanyol become the second club under the ownership of VSL, who are fronted by the American Alan Pace, after Premier League side Burnley. Watt,…
Where does Guardiola rank? ©TM/IMAGO In the modern era it is harder than ever for managers to stand the test of time in the Premier League. Such is the pressure in the English top-flight to deliver instant results, clubs often hit the panic button an opt for a change, hoping that the cliched ‘new manager…
It’s not often that Bayern Munich are humbled, but after a 7-1 loss to Barcelona on the first matchday of the new Women’s Champions League group stage, the message was more coherent than the performance. “We have to reflect on it and learn the right lessons from it,” said Germany international Klara Bühl. “We have…
As Arsenal signed off for the October international break top of the Premier League, Bukayo Saka passed a wonderfully neat milestone. The England international’s penalty against West Ham United last Saturday was his 100th goal contribution in the league, on what was his 200th appearance in the competition. Aged 24 years and 29 days, he…
Another month, another international break. Do not despair, domestic league devotees: this particular one is the last of its kind. In the meantime though, there’s a smorgasbord of tasty World Cup qualifying fixtures to sink your teeth into, with several big nations facing a fight to secure their spot at the table next summer. Here…
LaLiga has confirmed that Villarreal’s home match against Barcelona will take place in Miami on December 20, marking the first time a top-flight Spanish league fixture will be played outside Spain. The announcement follows UEFA’s reluctant approval earlier this week, allowing LaLiga to realize a long-pursued plan. The match will be hosted at the 65,000-capacity…
The Germany U21s will take advantage of the fact that they too are headed to Belfast early next week. After Julian Nagelsmann’s senior team squares off against the Northern Irish in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park on Monday, the two U21 teams will kick off on the Eastern banks of the Lagan…
Barcelona starting players pose for a team photo. (AP Photo) In a landmark decision, Barcelona will play Villarreal in Miami on December 20, marking the first European league fixture to be held outside Europe, La Liga announced on Wednesday. The match will take place at Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium, originally scheduled to be played at…
3 The injury sustained by England national team captain Harry Kane during his last club match will keep the England national team captain sidelined for today’s fixture against Wales. England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Kane will not feature at the Wembley friendly after only completing individual training sessions this week. Kane…