18 year old Xavi Simons could be on his way back to Barcelona after the events at Paris-Saint Germain have not fallen to his preference.Xavi Hernandez at his presentation as the new Barcelona boss. (Photo by Albert Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images)The Dutch prodigy left Barcelona in 2019 to join the French side and signed a contract worth €1million a year until the summer of 2022.Simons was promoted to the first team in preparation for the new season but was soon returned back to train with the under-19 squad coached by Zoumana Kamara, a decision that has not been well received by…
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It was surprising for a Chelsea side stacked with more than enough Midfielders moving for the 26 years old on a season long loan with option of a permanent offer, which will see Atletico Madrid receive an amount in the region of £40million.However, who could question the motive of an ambitious team adding quality players to the ranks. It was deal envisioned to be fruitful but it was not meant to be.Not helped with his performance on his debut for Chelsea, more chance is not really afforded in a league where the competition is intense and there is no room…
A lot has happened in the past few days with Xavi as the manager of Barcelona and the imminent return of a former player, Dani Alves has lifted spirits around the club and rightly so. Here is why fans should be excited of the return of the most decorated player in the game.Xavi Hernandez celebrates with Dani Alves. Photo Credits: EurosportDani Alves, 38, has agreed a six months contract to return to the club in a transfer that could see the agreement extended at the end of the summer, given the outcome of his soon to begin spell.The Brazilian, who…
After their 2-0 over Liberia on Saturday, courtesy of penalties in either half converted by both Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Muss, the unexciting Super Eagles of Nigeria now need at least a draw in their game against Cape Verde to book their spot in the final round of the African World Cup qualifiers.Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr (Gettyimages)It was once again another poor display by the Gernot Rohr led side as the fear amongst Nigerians continue to grow as to whether this team can go past the final rounds of the World Cup qualifiers if they did make it out…
The kid, who was taught and raised the Barcelona way, grew to become a legend, conquering all in his path enroute to making history. Xavi Hernandez is a Barcelona legend, one of the very finest, that will for long linger in the memories of the club faithfuls.New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez acknowledges fans during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)One of the finest ever produced at the club’s famous Academy, Xavi Hernandez went on to lead a trophy-laden career, both with the club and…
Arsenal entertain Watford at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon looking to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 against the newly promoted side, who few weeks ago appointed Premier League winning manager, Claudio Ranieri as their new manager after the dismissal of Xisco.Mikel Arteta in a prematch press conference ahead of Watford clash. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)The Gunners are yet to lose a game since their humiliating 5-0 loss to Manchester City late August, and have been able to climb their way up the league table and secure a place in the Carabao Cup…
Chelsea, on the back of six straight wins for games ending in 90 minutes, welcome Burnley to the Stamford Bridge Stadium looking to stretch their lead at the top of the standings in the English top-flight.Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesA really good weekend of games for Chelsea as chasers take on one another and any result will be in the favour of the Thomas Tuchel side, as it is either half of the other top four teams lose ground or all the four do, depending on the outcome of their meetings.The Blues of London…
Two teams separated by four miles in one famous city of Manchester, at lunch time on Saturday, United and City lock horns for the bragging rights of the local derby in continuation of Premier League season.Manchester United vs Manchester City (Photo Credits: Skysports.com)The red side, proud history and one of the best on the planet, success have been hard to come by recently while the blue side, modern and in the best status they have even been since their existence. Two teams of different status, and for the three points on Saturday, they will do battle.Manchester United welcome their city…
In just a night work, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first Manchester United player to score in the first four group games of a Champions league campaign since Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2003 and at the same time the player with the most stoppage time goals in the history of the competition.Cristiano Ronaldo after the Champions League game against Atalanta. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Having scored in the games against Young Boys, Villarreal and Atalanta in the first rounds of the group games, the five times Balon d’Or winner was at it again in Bergamo, scoring twice to help…
Arsenal have been linked with a January move for Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic in a deal that would see the player rejuvenate his career in a new atmosphere.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants Luka Jovic at the Emirates. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)The Gunners are looking for more firepower as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be leaving for the African Cup of Nations in January while Alexandre Lacazette’s current contract runs out in the summer and talks on extension have proven futile.Jovic, 23, looks a shadow of his best days since leaving Frankfurt in 2019. He has been unable to replicate the…