All About The Beautiful Game
The recruitment strategy for the Ligue 1 club has been just as scattered as with Chelsea. In the three years since BlueCo bought RC Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 club’s fortunes have flipped. Despite some big sales and coaching changes, Strasbourg finished in the top eight for two consecutive seasons for the first time since 1981. … Read more
Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. have started the 2026 World Cup with a bang despite a tricky year. At the moment, it feels inconceivable that Real Madrid should want either Kylian Mbappé or Vinicius Jr. to leave. On Friday night, Vinicius Jr. scored to cap off a 3-0 win over Haiti, taking the Brazil star … Read more
The England star’s World Cup campaign couldn’t have gotten off to a better start in a 4-2 win over Croatia. The three points were already in the bag. After 94 minutes, England led Croatia 4-2. The Three Lions had gone into the half level at 2-2 thanks to a brace from Harry Kane, eventually pulling … Read more
Pulisic has long been the face of US soccer, but the stakes have never been this high. Christian Pulisic does not have to be “the guy” this summer. At least, not in the same way as before. He’s not the scrawny 19-year-old who came so close to carrying the US to the World Cup in … Read more
The Ivorian made just sixteen appearances in all competitions as his side was relegated from La Liga. For the fourth time since leaving Manchester United, Eric Bailly will be looking for a new club. The Ivorian center-back issued a statement announcing his exit from Real Oviedo on Tuesday after just one season with the club. … Read more
Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement as Germany continues to be stuck in the past. Make no mistake: Manuel Neuer is a legend of the game. The goalkeeper has played at the highest level for more than two decades. He’s won a World Cup, a treble, and a sextuple. He’s finished behind just … Read more
Bundesliga clubs have developed a reputation for doing astute business. This season was no different. Bundesliga action has largely come to a close after a remarkable season. While Wolfsburg’s fate will have to wait for the relegation playoff, Heidenheim and St. Pauli have been relegated, and seven clubs have booked their spots in Europe next … Read more
The Blues have struggled this season, but can still end it on a high note. This season has been a disaster for Chelsea. The Blues came into the season on a high, upsetting an all-conquering PSG side with a stunning 3-0 victory in the Club World Cup. There were several high-profile signings in the summer, … Read more
The Stade Rennais striker leads Ligue 1 in goals, but faces an uphill battle to make the France squad this summer. France starts the World Cup in just over a month. Les Bleus will do so without Liverpool star Hugo Ekitiké, who suffered a season-ending injury against PSG. France will not have the best version … Read more
Alemão just sent Rayo to the Conference League Final. He almost spent this season in Mexico instead. Rayo Vallecano are not rich, nor are they a massive club. They are nowhere near the two powerhouses in Madrid in terms of money, reputation, or performances. Their stadium is old and far from state-of-the-art. President Raúl Martín … Read more