Author: Soccerhuz
Sarina Wiegman’s side will square up against Randy Waldrum’s team in what promises to be a feisty encounter. England, as expected, topped their group, thrashing China 6-1 in the final group game. The Super Falcons, on the otherhand, overachieved, finishing second in a group that comprised Canada, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland. The three Lioness have in their ranks vested experienced stars playing in top clubs across Europe, while the Nigerian side also boasts of the like of Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Barcelona. It promises to be an interesting encounter when both teams file out in the round…
Zambia head coach Bruce Mwape according to the Guardian has been accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players. The incident allegedly happened two days before their last group game against Costa Rica. “FIFA takes any allegation of misconduct extremely seriously and has a clear process in place for anyone in football who wants to report an incident,”a FIFA spokesperson told ESPN. “We can confirm that a complaint has been received in relation to the Zambian women’s national team and this is currently being investigated. “We cannot provide further details regarding an ongoing investigation for obvious…
Across Europe right now, clubs are gearing up for the start of the 2023/24 season, with the transfer market still in full operation for a few more weeks. Liverpool is now just over a week away from kicking off the new campaign at Chelsea, but it seems there is still plenty of work to do for Jürgen Klopp. The Reds are still in the hunt for a new midfielder, with a third bid reportedly being lined up for Roméo Lavia (as per Sacha Tavolieri), while André Trindade has also emerged as an option But as Liverpool continues its search, it…
The name of Franck Kessie has been on the radar at Anfield for quite some time and the latest reports coming from Spain are intriguing. News – Player agrees five year deal to sign for Liverpool, waiting for signal for medical – Journalist Back in June, the Merseysiders held talks with Barcelona over the transfer of Kessie (Diario AS). Last month, Mundo Deportivo reported that Barca want to offload the Ivorian international this summer and the player would like to move to a top six Premier League side. Two days back, another Catalan source in the form of Sport claimed the Reds like Kessie…
The manager lauded as “magic” throughout his Tottenham tenure has quickly waved his wand in west London and imprinted his principles on a previously broken squad. Mauricio Pochettino’s rebuild will undoubtedly take time, but the initial signs are hugely promising with new arrivals Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson playing leading roles in pre-season. However, there are some concerns over the injury picked up by the former RB Leipzig star in the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night. When will Christopher Nkunku return from injury? There have been several complaints about the playing surfaces over in the US…
WHAT HAPPENED? Carlo Ancelotti is still in the market for a forward in case Kylian Mbappe doesn’t come to Madrid this summer. The signing of Joselu somewhat softened the blow of losing talisman Karim Benzema, but the higher-ups at the Santiago Bernabeu are prepared to target Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Cadena SER. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The move would certainly suit Vlahovic as Juventus continue to be linked with acquiring Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. The two are a similar profile and the Serbia international, who wants European football after Juventus were banned from this season’s continental competition, could do…
The Premier League is just one week away now and Chelsea will be hoping their fortunes this season will make a turn towards the better. The Blues host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with a much-changed side under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino set to take to the pitch at Stamford Bridge. While there’s been a whole host of exits, there’s still deals to be agreed for the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Romelu Lukaku. There could still be incomings for the squad as recent reports claim that Chelsea could make another bid for Moises Caicedo as football.london understands a recent…
Juventus is understood to be Partey’s preferred destination should Arsenal sanction his departure. Several Saudi Pro League clubs have also registered an interest in the 30-year-old, who played a key role in the Gunners’ title challenge last season. While Partey’s ability has never been in question, his durability has often cost him and Arsenal dear when they have needed him most. In each of the last two campaigns his form and fitness has deteriorated during the run-ins which has led to speculation that Arsenal could look to cash in on a player who has two years left on his current contract. While Mikel…
Michael Owen has backed Manchester City to pip Arsenal to the Premier League title next season. The Gunners led the league for the majority of the 2022/23 campaign but they ran out of gas in the final few months, drawing three consecutive matches in April to relinquish their lead to eventual treble winners City. Now, ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Owen has backed Pep Guardiola’s side to win their fourth league title in a row next term, with Mikel Arteta and Co in second. He predicted another one of his former teams, Liverpool, to finish third whilst United make up the…
For the first time since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid have a proper number seven heading into a new season, in the form of Vinicius Junior. The number was assigned to Vinicius Junior this summer, following the departure of Eden Hazard The club decided to part ways with the Belgian earlier in the summer, by terminating his contract. According to Mario Cortegana, the shirt number change this summer was requested by Vinicius Junior himself. The Brazilian had anticipated a number of changes to the team heading into the new season, which included the departures of both Hazard and Karim…