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Barcelona getting rid of Ilkay Gundogan is just another sign that Joan Laporta's lever-pulling hasn't worked

Barcelona getting rid of Ilkay Gundogan is just another sign that Joan Laporta's lever-pulling hasn't worked

GOAL Mark Doyle OpinionBarcelonaI. GundoganTransfersLaLigaFEATURES The enforced departure of the German proves that Blaugrana continues to grapple with financial issues, four years after the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu. Joan Laporta claimed in February of this year, "If we meet the budget, the darkest era in FC Barcelona's history will be over." Just over two…

Alisha Lehmann & Juventus 'on the right track' after encouraging pre-season draw against Bayern Munich that saw Lionesses star Georgia Stanway kept quiet

Alisha Lehmann & Juventus 'on the right track' after encouraging pre-season draw against Bayern Munich that saw Lionesses star Georgia Stanway kept quiet

Getty Scott Wilson A. LehmannJuventusWomen's footballSerie A FemminileG. StanwayEngland In their second-to-last pre-season friendly, Juventus Women secured a 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, featuring Alisha Lehmann coming off the bench. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Juventus draw 0-0 with Bayern Munich Lehmann came off the bench in the second half. Lionesses…

'F*cking embarrassing' – Arsenal slammed for 'terrible treatment' of Charlie Patino as shock £1m transfer agreement with Deportivo La Coruna sparks fan backlash

'F*cking embarrassing' – Arsenal slammed for 'terrible treatment' of Charlie Patino as shock £1m transfer agreement with Deportivo La Coruna sparks fan backlash

Getty Scott Wilson ArsenalC. PatinoTransfersPremier LeagueSegunda DivisionDeportivo La Coruna Reports about the club planning to sell Charlie Patino for a mere £1 million have been met with disappointment by Arsenal fans. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Patino is set to join Deportivo La Coruna. Joined Arsenal at the age of 11…

Frank Lampard lands first job since Chelsea departure with ex-England midfielder set to work alongside AC Milan legend

Frank Lampard lands first job since Chelsea departure with ex-England midfielder set to work alongside AC Milan legend

(C)GettyImages Scott Wilson F. LampardChampions LeagueChelseaC. SeedorfAC MilanEngland Frank Lampard is set to return to work for the first time since his departure from Chelsea at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Lampard left Chelsea in May 2023 Blues legend has persevered through a challenging managerial…

Manuel Neuer becomes FOURTH Germany player to retire from international football since Euro 2024 as Bayern Munich goalkeeper releases bombshell video

Manuel Neuer becomes FOURTH Germany player to retire from international football since Euro 2024 as Bayern Munich goalkeeper releases bombshell video

Getty Images Gill Clark GermanyM. NeuerBayern MunichBundesliga Manuel Neuer, Germany’s goalkeeper, has declared his retirement from international football after Euro 2024. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Neuer calls time on Germany career Quits this summer, becoming the fourth player to do so. Ilkay Gundogan, Toni Kroos, and Thomas Muller are followed….

Wednesday Convo: Chicago Fire's Kellyn Acosta talks Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT future, and Leagues Cup

Wednesday Convo: Chicago Fire's Kellyn Acosta talks Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT future, and Leagues Cup

Getty Images Sport Thomas Hindle AnalysisLeagues CupM. PochettinoChicago Fire FCMajor League SoccerFEATURESUSA The Fire’s midfielder discusses his U.S. career, his hopes for a new manager, and potential changes in MLS competition. Since his 2016 debut, Kellyn Acosta has been an underappreciated component of the U.S. men’s national team. Could a fresh chapter at U.S. Soccer…

Lionel Messi's bodyguard is a beast! Yassine Chueko breaks a wall with savage MMA kick on training partner as he prepares for Inter Miami superstar's return to action

Lionel Messi's bodyguard is a beast! Yassine Chueko breaks a wall with savage MMA kick on training partner as he prepares for Inter Miami superstar's return to action

Getty/Instagram Gill Clark L. MessiInter Miami CFMajor League Soccer Despite Lionel Messi’s potential absence due to an ankle injury, his bodyguard at Inter Miami is still diligently maintaining his physical condition. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chueko collaborates with the Messi family in Miami. Superstar currently out of action Bodyguard shows…

WSL aiming to tap into 'Taylor Swift fanbase' as English women’s football chief executive Nikki Doucet stresses need to 'create different content'

WSL aiming to tap into 'Taylor Swift fanbase' as English women’s football chief executive Nikki Doucet stresses need to 'create different content'

Getty Gill Clark WSLEnglandWomen's football Nikki Doucet, the head of English women’s football, has disclosed plans to engage with Taylor Swift’s fanbase in an effort to expand the Women’s Super League. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Plans underway to grow WSL Aiming to appeal to a fanbase similar to that of…

Raheem Sterling accepts Chelsea career is OVER as disgruntled winger welcomes transfer proposals after brutal Enzo Maresca decision

Raheem Sterling accepts Chelsea career is OVER as disgruntled winger welcomes transfer proposals after brutal Enzo Maresca decision

Getty Scott Wilson R. SterlingChelseaPremier League Reports suggest that Raheem Sterling is open to exploring new club options, having accepted the end of his career with Chelsea. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Sterling accepts Chelsea career is over Winger excluded from Blues’ team against City Three years remaining on Stamford Bridge…

Inacio Miguel: Kaizer Chiefs confirm transfer of former Petro Atletico defender

Inacio Miguel: Kaizer Chiefs confirm transfer of former Petro Atletico defender

Kaizer Chiefs Michael Madyira Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer ChiefsTransfersPetro AtleticoInacio Miguel The international defender from Angola is the fifth player to join Naturena in the current transfer window. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chiefs have signed Miguel It ends weeks of speculation Defender arrives from Petro Atletico CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR…