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Euro 2020: Which Cities Will Host the European Championship?
The much-anticipated Euro 2020 is set to be staged across 12 different cities this summer. Every host city is required to submit plans to the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) outlining the number of fans that will be allowed into stadiums to watch the tournament matches. As expected, this is to ensure that despite…
Read MoreDo Liverpool Need to Sign a Defender To Retain Their Premier League Title?
We could be in for the most competitive Premier League title race we have seen in many years, as five clubs look to lift the trophy later this year. Amongst the five teams involved are Liverpool. They won the 2019/20 title with ease, and when they did that, many spoke about them as being capable…
Read MoreCan Arsenal Initiate A Title Run Against Man City At The Etihad?
The international breaks are certainly testing the patience of several football fans. One does wonder whether in the current climate, it is really necessary to play international friendlies. Or for that matter, is it necessary to push the newfangled and overly-complicated Nations League? The knockout rounds of the Champions League and Europa League tournaments were condensed…
Read MoreAnalysis: Are Manchester United Emulating Real Madrid’s Transfer Policy?
This summer transfer window pointed to a curious trend at Manchester United. While the Red Devils were shy and frankly disappointing in their first-team pursuits, they did exercise a lot of resources in bolstering their youth options. The obvious names in this regard are Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo but the trend extends even to…
Read MoreThe Premier League Returns In Style After A Brief Departure
If the Premier League was a superhero, it would be the Flash. So fast that it almost seems to be everywhere at once, it can come and go in the blink of an eye. Quicker, even. You can stare right at the English League and watch the lines blur seamlessly between the end of one…
Read MoreExplained: Why Donny van de Beek Is A Bargain Signing For Man Utd
Manchester United recently secured the signature of Donny van de Beek on a five-year deal. Following the club’s announcement, Ole Gunnar Solskjær explained the reason behind signing the 23-year-old. “Donny has all of the technical attributes needed to perform in this team and has the personality required to succeed at Manchester United,” the Norwegian tactician…
Read MoreWhat Fans Are Saying About De Gea’s Performance vs Germany
Spain scored a stoppage-time equaliser as they drew 1-1 with Germany in the Nations League. Timo Werner opened the scoring for the Germans in the 54th minute. However, Spain levelled things up in the 95th minute through Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya. David de Gea, who has been subject to increasing criticism for his performances…
Read MoreMan Utd Looking To Complete Two Transfers After Signing Donny van de Beek
Man Utd are aiming to sign two defenders after acquiring Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek. United have announced the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax. The 23-year-old joins Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side for a fee of €39m, with a further €5m in add-ons, and has signed a five-year contract with an option…
Read MoreHow Much Football Depends On Its Spectators?
The vitality of football fans in a stadium on a matchday simply cannot be understated. With the Premier League all set to resume games within closed doors and in front of empty stadiums from June 17, spectator-less sports will soon become the new normal. While stadia have all the elegance of a cathedral, the eeriness…
Read MoreMan Utd Interested In Another Former Man City Forward As Alternative To Sancho
Jadon Sancho is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s priority transfer target this summer, after Manchester United failed to land him before the start of current season. The Norwegian settled with Daniel James, and it was expected that Sancho would definitely arrive at Old Trafford in the summer of 2020. However, Manchester United’s hopes of signing Jadon Sancho…
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