Новости за 22.09.2023

Lionel Messi has achieved it all in football and following his World Cup win in 2022, the Argentina superstar is planning how to end his remarkable career in the sport. The 36-year-old is currently enjoying his time in America with Inter Miami having already delivered them the first trophy in their history. That followed a remarkable […]

Former Brazil captain and Barcelona defender Marinho Peres has died at the age of 76 with tributes pouring in from the football community and beyond. The centre-back had a wonderful career in the sport representing his country and a host of top clubs across Brazil and Europe as a player and manager.Peres captained his country at the 1974 […]

There is a big clash happening at present in Saudi Arabia as two of the big clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli go head-to-head and the home side have taken the lead thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo. Both clubs are looking to chase down the defending champions Al-Ittihad who are sitting at the top of the Saudi Pro League […]

It has been a mixed start to life for Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea since taking over the club during the summer and the same can be said for his new striker Nicolas Jackson. Results have not gone the Blues’ way during the opening part of the campaign as the West London club have won just one […]

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 why player transfers aren’t as straightforward as everyone thinks, why Arsenal need an out and out striker, why Jadon Sancho has no future at Man […]

If there’s one thing that always seems to connect an Unai Emery side it’s their togetherness, so news that one of his Aston Villa signings is already courting a European giant isn’t likely to go down well in the corridors of power.The Spaniard might well be disappointed with the Villain’s showing in the Europa Conference […]

Julian Nagelsmann is the new coach of the Germany national team as the former Bayern Munich boss has been handed the role until after EURO 2024 but the 36-year-old was not the DFB’s first choice for the job. Germany parted ways with former manager Hansi Flick this month, a day after their 4-1 home loss to Japan in […]

Discussing his signings of the summer with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, Micah Richards plumped for a West Ham star that’s made a real impact at the London Stadium.The Hammers really took their time in bringing in players in the window just gone, and didn’t even sign their first until the week that the new […]

It’s been a topsy-turvy start to the 2023/24 Premier League season for Newcastle, with injuries to key players affecting the club’s ability to win matches.There’s been the odd smattering of the form shown last season by the Magpies, but the truth is that the team are a way off from their best at the moment.On […]

The atmosphere around Man United is not a pleasant one at present as everything seems to be going wrong for Erik ten Hag both on and off of the pitch. It has been a tough start to the season for the Manchester club as their Champions League defeat on Wednesday against Bayern Munich follows losing three […]

Former Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn believes Pascal Struijk has improved a lot under the watch of Daniel Farke having returned to a more natural position at centre-back. The 24-year-old endured an extremely difficult campaign in the Premier League last year as Jesse Marsch moved him to left-back for several months as the Yorkshire club struggled for bodies […]

Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell could request to leave the club soon if he continues to remain down the pecking order at Elland Road after being left out of the squad against Hull on Wednesday night. That is according to Phil Hay, who told The Square Ball podcast that he can see the centre-back asking to leave in the […]

Former Man United star David de Gea may retire from football if he does not receive an offer to be the first-choice goalkeeper at a major club soon. The 32-year-old left the Manchester club at the end of last season upon the expiration of his contract after 12 years with the Premier League giants. It looked like […]

Jadon Sancho will not be involved yet again for Man United this weekend as Erik ten Hag’s men travel to Burnley and the United manager’s response to a question about the winger on Friday was quite cold. The 23-year-old is currently training away from the first-team squad at Man United after refusing to apologise to Ten Hag […]

Arsenal welcome bitter rivals Tottenham to the Emirates on Sunday but Mikel Arteta could be without one of his key stars as he was absent from training on Friday. The two North London clubs have started the season in impressive fashion with both sitting in the Premier League’s top four. The Gunners beat Everton 1-0 last […]

Former West Ham star turned broadcaster, Joe Cole, has been blown away by one recent addition at his previous employers.The Hammers have begun the 2023/24 Premier League season as they ended the last, with an expected loss to Man City the only real blot on their copybook.David Moyes has made his team hard to beat […]

West Ham will almost certainly be delighted with the result in their Europa League clash against Backa Topola on Thursday night, if not the performance.The Serbian side even had the audacity to take the lead in the match just after half-time, before the Hammers staged an impressive fightback which eventually saw them run out 3-1 winners.It […]

The thought of Kylian Mbappe stepping out at St. James’ Park in the next Champions League group game is something that’s likely to both excite and put the fear of God into Newcastle fans.On the big European nights, the decibel levels at the famous old ground get taken to new levels, and given that the […]

There are plenty of reasons why players would want to swap their current employment arrangements and move to Newcastle United.The Magpies really do seem to be a team on the up, with the entire club undergoing consistent change and evolution under the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).Though the club still don’t have the silverware to […]

Wherever Romelu Lukaku goes these days trouble seems to follow, and even though he’s plying his trade on loan at Roma during the 2023/24 season, there could be issues if he doesn’t remain with the Italian giants permanently.The Belgian appeared to anger just about everyone over the summer, going behind Inter Milan’s back to negotiate […]

Though West Ham have started the 2023/24 season exceptionally well, their players aren’t immune from enquiries from other interested parties.How well the player does in David Moyes’ side over the next few months will indicate to the Scot and the management team whether they’ll accede to any offers or decide to extend the player’s contract.The […]

There are times when football pales into insignificance and the realisation that it is just a game is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.That will certainly be the case at Bramall Lane this morning.The official Sheffield United website carried the terrible news that the recently appointed vice-captain of their women’s team, Maddy Cusack, had died […]

Fabio Carvalho’s future in football remains far from clear with chances in RB Leipzig’s starting-XI still somewhat limited.Things could be about to change in that regard, Christian Falk reported, with the Portuguese youngster considered likely to play a major role in the Bundesliga outfit’s upcoming cup clash against Wehen Wiesbaden.“In Fabio Carvalho’s position, Dani Olmo normally plays. He’s injured […]

Erik Ten Hag is under ‘massive pressure’ at Manchester United.That is the view of former Liverpool and Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore, who believes an abysmal start to the season has heaped the pressure on the Dutchman.Winning just two of their first five Premier League games, as well as suffering an opening Group A 4-3 […]

Arsenal have three players capable of winning football’s biggest trophies but that is not enough.That is the view of former Liverpool and Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore, who believes the Gunners’ lack of ‘winning mentality’ will prevent them from winning major silverware, most notably the Premier League and Champions League.Coming up just short in last […]