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MARC-ANDRE ter STEGEN HAS EXPRESSED HIS DISAPPOINTMENT OVER THE DECISION TO MAKE HIM THE SECOND-CHOICE GOALKEEPER FOR GERMANY’S EURO 2024, BEHIND MANUEL NEUER

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has voiced his frustration after being relegated to second choice behind Manuel Neuer for Germany's Euro 2024 squad. Despite filling in as the starting goalkeeper during Neuer's injury, Ter Stegen has found himself back…

HUGO BROOS ASSERTS THAT BAFANA BAFANA SHOULD APPROACH THE UPCOMING MATCH AGAINST NIGERIA WITH CONFIDENCE, NOT FEAR!

Hugo Broos says there is no reason for Bafana to fear Nigeria ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Friday. South Africa takes on the Super Eagles in the first of two qualifying games for the 2026…

TOUGH PILL TO SWALLOW FOR JAMES MADDISON AHEAD OF THE UPCOMING 2024 EURO’S

According to media reports, James Maddison could miss out on a place in England's Euro 2024 squad. The 27-year-old was selected by Gareth Southgate as part of the 33-man training group gearing up for this summer's shot at glory…

VAR IS POISED TO CONTINUE ITS REIGN IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE, DESPITE THE WOLVES’ CAMPAIGN TO DETHRONE IT AT THE UPCOMING AGM

VAR is expected to be kept in the Premier League next season, despite Wolves' efforts to abolish it via a vote. It is not expected they will come close to getting the 14-club majority needed to scrap it when…

ANTONIO CONTE HAS PLEDGED ‘TOTAL COMMITMENT’ TO NAPOLI FOLLOWING HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE NEW HEAD COACH

Antonio Conte has been appointed as the new head coach of Serie A side Napoli; the Italian club has announced. The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss has signed a three-year contract, keeping him at the Serie A club until…

Manchester United release their retained list amidst transfer window

Heading into the summer, Manchester United release seven players in brutal summer overhaul with two surprise players in talks for new deals. The FA cup winners have become the latest Premier League team to announce their retained list. A…

MANCHESTER CITY’S REPORTED LEGAL CHALLENGE IS POISED TO CREATE A TENSE ATMOSPHERE AT THE UPCOMING AGM FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB EXECUTIVES

Club executives will convene on Thursday for their first meeting since The Times reported details of Man City's legal challenge against EPL financial rules. The league's annual general meeting, which will be held at a hotel near Harrogate in…

SPANISH FOOTBALLER DANI OLMO HAS EXPRESSED HIS FLATTERY OVER THE INTEREST SHOWN BY GERMAN GIANTS BAYERN MUNICH

Dani Olmo has addressed rumors linking him with a move to Bayern Munich, with the Spanish midfielder reportedly available for a fee of 60 million euros. Bayern Munich, keen to strengthen their attacking options, has been monitoring several talented…

ATLETICO MADRID IS REPORTEDLY KEEN ON ACQUIRING CHELSEA MIDFIELDER CONOR GALLAGHER

Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher seems poised for a summer transfer with Atletico Madrid reportedly keen on securing his services. According to SkySports, as reported by Diario AS, Gallagher is a target for Atletico Madrid, who aim to bolster their…

MICHAEL DAWSON EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN ANGE POSTECOGLOU LEADING TOTTENHAM TO NEW SUCCESS IN THE UPCOMING SEASON.

Former Tottenham captain Michael Dawson is confident Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou will qualify for Champions League football next season. The Australian's first campaign saw him having to reshape the squad following the summer departure of star striker Harry Kane…

MANCHESTER CITY IS EAGER TO SECURE MANAGER PEP GUARDIOLA WITH A NEW CONTRACT AS HIS CURRENT DEAL APPROACHES ITS 2025 EXPIRATION.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is confident the club will find the "right solution" to the Pep Guardiola contract situation. Guardiola, who is contracted until 2025 at the Etihad Stadium, hinted after steering City to a fourth successive…

RYAN SESSEGNON RELEASED BY TOTTENHAM AFTER DISMAL FIVE-YEAR SPELL

Tottenham have confirmed that Ryan Sessegnon will be allowed to leave the club at the end of his contract, along with three other players. Spurs announced their retained list on Wednesday morning and Sessegnon has been allowed to depart…