With the EURO 2024 playoffs just around the corner, here’s what we know about the tournament. This is the 17th UEFA European Championships and will take place in Germany from 14th June to 14th July. There’s already a lot to anticipate from the tournament, as well as several surprises in team lineups. Find out which squads are the top contenders and who’s most likely to win it all in this brief guide into one of football’s most anticipated competitions. Team standings and qualification recap The qualifying rounds of the EURO 2024 ended a few weeks ago, and the 24 teams competing in the tourna ..read more

Barcelona will return to La Liga action this weekend as they take on Girona at Estadi Montilivi on Saturday evening.  At a time when Barca are sitting second in the table, their city rivals are two points behind them in third.  Match Preview  Girona have had an excellent 2023-24 campaign under Michel as they are on course to secure Champions League football for next season.   They couldn’t keep pace with Real Madrid for the La Liga title but even a top-four finish would represent a huge achievement for a club of their stature.  The White and Reds are currently o ..read more

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made a transfer decision on Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.  According to inews, PSG have cooled their interest in the England international and are expected to chase other targets in the summer transfer window.  The French giants are set to lose Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid at the end of the season and they will be looking to bring in a replacement for the star forward.  PSG attempted to sign Rashford last summer but they have now cooled their interest in the player.  The Ligue 1 giants will instead be pursuing a move for Napol ..read more

According to The Athletic, Liverpool expect their star Mohamed Salah to stay at the club beyond the summer.  The 31-year-old joined the Reds in 2017 from Roma and has established himself as one of the key members of the first-team.  The Egyptian has lifted the Premier League and Champions League trophies with the Merseyside giants.  But his contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of the campaign, having penned his previous deal in 2022.  Saudi outfit Al-Ittihad launched a lucrative bid to secure his services last summer but the Reds were not interested in selling ..read more

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Feyenoord boss Arne Slot as their new head coach this summer.  The Guardian report the 45-year-old has emerged as a candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp who is set to step down from his position at the end of the campaign.  Slot has been very successful at Feyenoord after coming into the job in 2021.  Even on a modest budget, he has led his side to the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup trophies as well as the Europa Conference League final.  The Dutchman’s achievements haven’t gone unnoticed as he was linked with an interest from Tottenha ..read more

Real Madrid are one step away from reaching their second Champions League final in three years, with many European sports blogs backing them for success.  For any club in Europe, lifting the Champions League trophy is a crown achievement – a testament to their continental status, which makes them stand out among their peers.  But for Madrid, it’s part of a tradition, almost as if it’s another day in the office, an everyday task completed nearly effortlessly season after season.  Since Carlo Ancelotti first landed on Los Blancos’ bench in 2013, they have fea ..read more

Whether you are a top-level professional or a keen amateur player, mastering the art of taking free-kicks is a tremendous skill to acquire. The best free-kick exponents spend endless hours honing their craft on the training pitch to give themselves a crucial edge in competitive games. Although you may not have the same time available if you ply your trade at grassroots level, there are still some drills you can utilise to improve your free-kick skills. With that in mind, read on as we offer several valuable tips for free-kick training sessions, starting with the acquisition of some essential ..read more

The final few weeks of what has been an enthralling Premier League season is finally upon us. Three teams are battling it out at the summit to see who will be crowned champions, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City going toe to toe with each other. While the previous few seasons have seen two teams fighting it out at the top, very rarely are there three sides involved this close to the finish line, and it makes for an exciting finish. Premier League betting odds For those interested in betting on the Premier League, City are the clear favourites to win yet another title under Pep ..read more

Premier League fans will be rubbing their hands with excitement this weekend as Manchester City will square off with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.  The two sides are only separated by a single point and so both will be desperate to win the upcoming match.  Match Preview  Manchester City have been near perfect in 2024 as they have put together an incredible run of form.  Pep Guardiola’s side haven’t lost a game in the new year since the 1-0 reverse against Aston Villa in December.  However, their most recent top-flight fixture saw them playing out a 1-1 dra ..read more

Mikel Arteta’s side are reportedly eyeing a move for Manchester City star Joao Cancelo in the upcoming summer transfer window in today’s big Arsenal news.  The 29-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona after his fallout with City boss Pep Guardiola last season.  He has been impressive with his performances for the Catalans this campaign, making 24 La Liga appearances and scoring two goals.  The Spanish giants are very keen to retain his services beyond the summer but their financial issues are a big hindrance for them.  Now Barcelona have suffered another blow as Arse ..read more