Новости за 31.08.2023

Given his size and stature – perfect for the rigours of the English game – there’s not likely to be too much that fazes Erling Haaland, though the Man City centre-forward did admit he was scared of Pep Guardiola.After picking up UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year award, Haaland also said he enjoyed it when […]

Just when Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella thought all of his prayers had been answered and he was off to Man United in a loan deal, the rug was pulled from under him with the Red Devils looking elsewhere.It’s not known whether Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to play the Spaniard in the midweek Carabao Cup tie had anything […]

With just over 24 hours left of the current transfer window, it appears that Man United are agreeable to allowing one of their centre-backs to leave the club.Erik ten Hag has enjoyed a reasonable window this summer, and with one or two more outgoings before Friday’s 11pm cut-off, the Dutchman will have arguably got most […]

Transfer Deadline Day is almost upon us, so make sure you follow here for the latest updates on Ryan Gravenberch to Liverpool, Sergio Reguilon to Manchester United and more.We’ve seen some huge deals this summer, with Declan Rice to Arsenal and Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid among the most high-profile deals, while Chelsea have continued […]

After winning the UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year award, Sarina Wiegman paid a classy tribute to the Spanish Women’s World Cup winning team, to whom she dedicated the trophy.Despite having won the World Cup for the first time ever, no one is talking about Spain’s triumph on the pitch because of the reprehensible behaviour […]

Far from being disappointed to have drawn Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan in the Champions League, Newcastle CEO, Darren Eales, was positively delighted – and took the chance to rub Sunderland’s noses in it too.It’s not unfair to suggest that the Magpies have landed in this season’s ‘group of death,’ though Eddie Howe […]

It hasn’t been the best transfer window for Liverpool by any stretch, however, they will, barring any last-minute hitches, get a deal over the line on Friday for one of their long-term targets.At 21 years of age, Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch has a lot of growing to do as a player, and also has the […]

Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond.Somehow, it got worse. President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales topped of his week of lying in the name of […]

On Thursday night, Man City were one of 32 teams to find out their fate for the group stage of the 2023/24 Champions League, and the draw couldn’t really have been any kinder to Pep Guardiola’s team.The holders will be looking to retain the trophy, and with the final at Wembley again, it affords Guardiola […]

After qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in six seasons, Arsenal would surely have hoped for an easier passage into the knockout stages of the competition.Their last foray into Europe’s premier club competition ended in a 10-2 hammering on aggregate by Bayern Munich in the Round of 16.The Gunners are in much […]

It’s been a long, long time since Newcastle United were last in the Champions League group stages, and whilst the matches they’re going to play in the 2023/24 campaign will surely be amongst the competition’s most epic, Eddie Howe would almost certainly have preferred an easier ride.There’s no doubt that the Magpies have landed in […]

Even though Lucas Digne has started every game so far this season under Unai Emery, he may yet leave before the deadline tomorrow, according to Daily Mail.After a devastating opening-day loss at Newcastle, Villa has started this season off well. Since then, Emery’s team has won three games in a row and has been putting […]

The script writers couldn’t have planned the Champions League draw any better after Man United were paired with Bayern Munich in Group A.Not only is it a rematch of the classic 1999 final which the Red Devils went on to win in stoppage time and thereby secure an unprecedented treble, but it provides Harry Kane […]

In the grand old setting of the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday evening, the draw for the group stage of the 2023/24 Champions League took place.Thirty-two teams were placed in four pots, and as always at this point, no team can play a side from their own association.That ensured that some incredible groups have been […]

Tanguy Ndombele’s future would appear to have gained some clarity, with Tottenham understood to no longer be considering him as part of their plans for the season ahead.Sources close to CaughtOffside have indeed noted that the player has been offered, via intermediaries, to various European outfits, including Inter Milan.The Serie A outfit is thought to […]

There’s precious little time left for West Ham to get any other transfer deals over the line, though they are looking at one £20m-rated Leicester striker ahead of Friday night’s deadline.The Hammers have started the 2023/24 Premier League campaign brilliantly, but David Moyes will know that an injury to Michail Antonio would leave his side […]

There were some terrific Carabao Cup Third Round ties drawn on Wednesday night, none more so than Newcastle’s hosting of Man City.Pep Guardiola has the opportunity of becoming the first manager in history to guide his side to the quadruple of Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League.There’s little point in speculating that […]

With just over 24 hours until the summer transfer window closes, Leeds United are still in the thick of it in terms of potential transfers.Daniel Farke hasn’t had a settled side so far this season, with behind-the-scenes goings on likely responsible for the sometimes chaotic play that the German has overseen.Seeing the window shut arguably […]

It’s been a quiet window for Steve Parish and Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace.Aside from being able to keep Michael Olise from Chelsea’s clutches and seeing Wilfried Zaha turn down their offer to make him the best paid Palace player in history, not an awful lot has been happening down at Selhurst Park.There have been […]

So far in the 2023/24 campaign, Enzo Maresca’s Leicester City have a 100 percent record in all competitions, but that’s apparently still not good enough for the manager.The players must be wondering what else they have to do after earning themselves a Third Round trip to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, after dispatching Tranmere Rovers […]

There isn’t too much doubt that Man City are currently the best football team in the world.In truth they have been for some while, though without having won the Champions League until recently, there was always the notion that they couldn’t genuinely claim to be the best until they’d secured the ‘cup with the big […]

Manchester United are reportedly seriously considering a transfer move for Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon as an alternative to Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.The Spaniard had looked the most likely to make the move to Old Trafford, but it now seems that the deal may be slightly in doubt, even if it’s not completely off yet, according […]

Gareth Southgate has released his latest England squad, and it features a first call-up for in-form Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.The Gunners ace hasn’t always been first choice at the Emirates Stadium, but it seems he’s done enough with his strong start to this season to establish himself as an increasingly important player in Mikel Arteta’s […]

Arsenal ended up being pretty fortunate to receive a decent fee from the sale of Folarin Balogun this summer, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.The USA international didn’t look likely to get much first-team football at the Emirates Stadium, so it always seemed likely he would be on the […]

Manchester United are taking positive steps in their bid to complete the transfer of Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella on loan, CaughtOffside understands.The Red Devils have agreed terms with the Spanish defender, who has given the green light to leaving Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford for the 2023/24 season.Talks are now advancing between Man Utd and […]