The winners of the Championship Play-Off final, dubbed ‘the world’s richest game,’ are often sent tumbling straight back to the English second-tier after a season in the Premier League. Even the two teams that go up automatically are beginning to religiously suffer the same fate. No need to change Premier League status quo says former […]
Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a flawless 100% record, rallying from behind to defeat Union Berlin in Germany. The hosts took the lead through Kevin Volland after goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved Luka Modric’s penalty. Joselu, the former Stoke and Newcastle striker, turned the tide with two headers, propelling […]
The Bundesliga side has acknowledged that the departure of Florian Wirtz, the attacking midfielder, is inevitable, as reported by Sky Sport. However, Bayer Leverkusen are optimistic that the 20-year-old, whose contract runs until 2027, will agree to stay with the club until at least the summer of 2025. Despite Leverkusen’s hopes, convincing Wirtz to postpone […]
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses his support of players with addiction, why Marcus Rashford was wrong to party after the Manchester derby, why a Saudi Arabian World Cup wasn’t a surprise […]
Highlights footballfancast video of the day SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonto played 82 minutes in their season opener but all isn’t at it seems. He may be on his way out, although he will likely have to “force an exit”, according to Ben Jacobs when talking to GIVEMESPORT. Will Wilfried […]
The bankroller of embattled Ashanti Gold SC, Dr. Kwaku Frimpong has called on supporters to remain calm as they challenge the team’s demotion to Division Two in Court. The Obuasi-based club has dragged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to court after the team was demoted to the lower-tier league from the Ghana Premier League. The […]
Manchester United remain interested in PSV winger Cody Gakpo and could make a move for him in the next twelve months. Gakpo looked as if he would be leaving PSV during the summer transfer window, but a move failed to materialise. The Dutch international enjoyed an impressive season last year for PSV, and has started […]
3 minute read 23/9/2022 | 07:10pm An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their interest in James Maddison ahead of the January transfer window… What’s the word? In a Q&A on The Athletic, journalist Chris Waugh has revealed that the Magpies remain keen on the English central midfielder as Eddie Howe eyes a renewed […]
This weekend looks another exciting one in the Premier League, with the Merseyside Derby and the first big test for top of the table Arsenal as they travel to Old Trafford. We preview those games plus Manchester City’s trip to Aston Villa below. Liverpool gathering momentum After failing to win their first three games this […]
Newcastle United are still very interested in signing Lyon’s Lucas Paqueta before the end of the transfer window. This is according to Sébastien Denis, who reports that should Newcastle’s pursuit of Leicester City’s James Maddison fail, the Magpies will then turn to the Lyon midfielder and are willing to spend up to €50m to bring […]
