Category: Soccer
Barcelona resorting to playing Raphinha in central midfield
The 2023/24 La Liga campaign has certainly not been a vintage one for Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona. Despite winning the Spanish top-flight title last season, the Catalan giants haven’t been able to build on that during the current one. Well beaten in the Spanish Super Cup and knocked out of the Copa del Rey, the…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals why he did not choose Bruno Fernandes as club captain – Man United News And Transfer News
1 Manchester United succumbed to a much superior Manchester City 1-3 on Sunday with the result only emphasising the gulf in quality that exists between the two teams currently. Marcus Rashford actually gave the visitors the lead after a stunning long-range strike from a wonderful bit of play from skipper Bruno Fernandes in the build-up….
Brazil vs. Mexico, 2024 W Gold Cup Semifinals: Match thread and discussion
We have made it to the W Gold Cup Semifinals, and before the USWNT take on Canada in the late game, Brazil and Mexico will grind it out in San Diego. Brazil arrived here by thumping Argentina 5-1 in the quarterfinals, while Mexico toughed out a 3-2 win over Paraguay. The teams are looking to…
Liverpool happy, Man Utd exit and more
This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive transfer news via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io It’s a big week ahead for Liverpool as they host Manchester City at Anfield this weekend with a real…
Man United tried to skip ahead of the competition with January offer for Marc Guehi – Man United News And Transfer News
3 Manchester United’s defence has been far from watertight this campaign, conceding 39 times already this season including letting in three goals in a single game 11 times. They also conceded the second-most goals in the group stages of the Champions League en route to a shambolic last place finish in an easy group. Manager…
Arsenal want Jeremie Frimpong this summer but he could sign for Bayern
As the Premier League season surges towards the business end, Arsenal are still in the hunt for their first title in 20 years. The Gunners will surely be hoping that they can win their match against Brentford this weekend, with title rivals Liverpool and Man City, who play each other, drawing in order that Arsenal…
Harry Maguire pushing through pain barrier to try and be fit for Everton clash – Man United News And Transfer News
3 Manchester United’s injury curse has returned with a vengeance and things look even worse after the Manchester derby capitulation on Sunday. Despite an eighth minute stunner, Marcus Rashford struggled throughout the rest of the game and spurned two presentable opportunities. He had to be subbed off early in the second half which many attributed…
Sales to fund Osimhen, Ramsdale deals
Chelsea are reportedly planning to make some sales early on in this summer’s transfer window as they eye up Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as key targets. These two big names are unlikely to come cheap for the Blues, who are already close to being on the wrong side of Financial…
Harry Kane unlikely to move back to the Premier League this summer – Man United News And Transfer News
5 Scoring goals has been a problem for Manchester United this season with the Red Devils being the lowest scorers among the top 12 Premier League sides while also having a negative goal difference. Rasmus Hojlund’s recent injury has hit them hard, with Erik ten Hag’s side losing two out of three in the Dane’s…
Champions Cup Rewind: Orlando City, Union held at home in first leg draws
Two of MLS’ competing clubs in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 were held at home on Tuesday night. Orlando City played out a 0-0 first leg draw with Liga MX opponents Tigres. Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman registered a three-save clean sheet, while Orlando’s Pedro Gallese made one save on the opposite end…