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Barcelona 2020/21 season review: Where would they be without Lionel Messi?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 22 2021

The last year or so has been a rollercoaster ride for Barcelona. An underwhelming start to the season, followed by an explosive opening to 2021, followed by a disappointing ending,…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Everton want £34m for Moise Kean

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

The Athletic’s mailbag today has answered a brilliant question on Moise Kean’s future at Everton. For those who don’t have a subscription to The Athletic, here’s the answer from Patrick…

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West Ham

West Ham United’s Angelo Ogbonna comments on missing out on Italy’s Euro 2020 squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Manager of the Italy national team Roberto Mancini has announced his 28-man preliminary squad for Euro 2020, and West Ham United centre-back Angelo Ogbonna is one player who has missed…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus unhappy at Man City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 16 2021

Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus are among several players unhappy with their roles at Manchester City, reports the Athletic. Man City end the season having won a domestic…

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Chelsea yet to open contract talks with Antonio Rudiger

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Chelsea fear the prospect of losing Antonio Rudiger this summer as they have yet to hold negotiations over a new contract, The Mirror reports. Rudiger was out-of-favour during the first…

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Marseille closing in on agreement with Arsenal for Matteo Guendouzi

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Arsenal and Marseille are closing in on a deal for midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, according to Le10Sport. The 22-year-old fell out of favour with Mikel Arteta owing to his off-field issues and…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool fans react to Philippe Coutinho transfer link

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Liverpool arguably sealed the greatest transfer deal of this century when they sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in 2018. Signed for only £8.5m from Inter Milan in 2013, the gifted Brazilian…

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Five La Liga Players Arsenal Can Target This Summer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Arsenal have endured another disappointing season and will strive to improve their squad this summer. For manager Mikel Arteta, it will be important to look at every possible option and…

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General Football News

Zinedine Zidane pens open letter to Real Madrid fans, reveals reason for his exit

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Zinedine Zidane has penned an open letter to Real Madrid fans following his decision to leave the head coach position at the club this month. The Frenchman returned for a…

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Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish was considering Manchester United last summer but prefers Manchester City now

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish was considering joining Manchester United last summer but prefers Manchester City now, according to The Athletic’s Sam Lee. Red Devils stars are reportedly hoping to…

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Wolves

Chelsea want Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking midfielder Adama Traore this summer, according to The Telegraph. The German joined the Blues in January and has inspired the…

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Karim Benzema backs Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

French striker Karim Benzema has said that Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has all the qualities to be a Real Madrid player in the future. Mbappe has been heavily linked…

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Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier open to Paris Saint-Germain return

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier has confirmed that he will be leaving the club this summer and would prefer to return to Paris Saint-Germain. Aurier has been with Spurs for…

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English Premier League

Most Improved Premier League Teams From Last Season

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 6 2021

As we just waved goodbye to the 2020/21 Premier League season, it is worth casting our eye over the most improved sides compared to 2019/20. The usual suspects have continued…

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English Premier League

FA pushing government to change online safety bill

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 31 2021

The English Football Association are pushing the government to make amendments to their Online Safety Bill and met with MPs earlier in May to tighten provisions, writes Paul MacInnes of…

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