Barcelona players will have “DR Congo – Heart of Africa” emblazoned on the back of their training shirts from the start of next season, after the top Spanish football team agreed on a four-year deal with the central African country. The partnership will reportedly cost the Democratic Republic of Congo 44m euros ($50m; £38m), although…
Christian Pulisic is unavailable for Milan’s friendly against Perth Glory due to a minor injury sustained against Liverpool. Milan finish their pre-season tour of Asia today, meeting Australian side Perth Glory. Why Pulisic is unavailable for Milan against Perth Glory epa12087735 Milan’s Christian Pulisic celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the Italian Serie A…
When Barcelona face FC Seoul in their second friendly of pre-season in the South Korean capital on Thursday, fans will notice the La Liga champions wearing a unique new kit. Barca’s away strip for the coming season is a collaboration with Kobe Bryant’s brand, which is part of the Nike empire. The late NBA icon’s…
With the summer’s tournaments rolling on and transfer rumors abound, it might feel like the new Premier League season is a long way off. But it’s never too early to find out who will be wearing what when the 2025-26 campaign begins. Editor’s Picks 2 Related England‘s top 20 teams will not renew hostilities until…
Cureton turns 50 on 28 August, two days before his team’s home game with Wroxham. Will he gift himself an appearance in that game and achieve his target of playing at 50? “I won’t ever put myself above players who I feel need the opportunity and need to be playing,” says Cureton, who scored four…
The Premier League is likely to trial referee body cameras during the final round of matches at its Summer Series event in the US on Sunday. World governing body Fifa allowed the cameras, which are attached to the referee along with his microphone, to be used at the recent Club World Cup. Fifa’s head of…
Juventus have identified Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as their ideal alternative signing to PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani. Il Bianconero reports that the the Turin-based club have commenced discussions with Liverpool and the Uruguyan international’s agents in order to inquire for further information. Whilst the priority remains to extend Kolo Muani’s stay following the end of…
On May 25, West Ham United and Everton ended their respective 2024-25 Premier League seasons, wrapping up a grueling 38-game schedule in the world’s most challenging domestic competition. Both clubs also participated in national tournaments. West Ham played once in the FA Cup and twice in the League Cup; Everton played two times apiece in…
Chelsea have been reported as “open” to young striker Marc Guiu leaving the club on loan for the duration of the forthcoming Premier League season. Guiu joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer and impressed by scoring six time in seven games en route to the Blues lifting the UEFA Conference League trophy. But his opportunities…
Is it the number of trophies in the cabinet? The size of the global fanbase? A club’s rich history or the size and stature of its stadium? Maybe it’s iconic moments, legendary players or simply sheer financial power. Modern giants like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have rewritten the script in recent years, yet they…