All About The Beautiful Game
Croatia could lose one of their most promising midfielders after it emerged that Kosovo is trying to recruit 21-year-old Veldin Hodža. His agent Danko Đikić reported contact from the Kosovan Football Federation on Saturday, with Kosovo’s manager Bajram Shala confirming interest shortly after. Croatian-born Hodža has Kosovan ties but has represented the Croatian national team … Read more
In the 86th minute of a crucial European Championship Qualifier match, Kenan Yıldız enters the pitch. Yıldız, an 18-year-old attacker from the German city of Regensburg, earned his first call-up after a strong start to the season with Juventus. But Yıldız — formerly of Bayern Munich — isn’t making his Germany debut. He’s making his … Read more
After a successful stay in Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner appears to be heading towards the exit. With his contract expiring in December, Wagner posted a farewell on his Instagram story ahead of his regular season home finale match against Nashville SC. The German has been a regular for the Philadelphia Union … Read more
On July 6, 2022, French club ES Troyes AC signed a promising winger named Sávio, also known as Savinho. The 18-year-old was seen as one of the most promising players in South America after his dazzling performances with Brazilian side Clube Atlético Mineiro and was signed for €6.5 million with add-ons — a club-record fee. … Read more
Since the international retirement of Gianluigi Buffon, Gianluigi Donnarumma has been the unquestioned starter for the Italian national team — and for good reason. Donnarumma, who debuted for the Azzurri when he was 17, was one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A despite his age. He locked down the starting role for AC Milan when … Read more
Despite failing to sign the Brazilian striker in the summer transfer window, Marcos Leonardo could soon join AS Roma. Santos FC sporting director Alexandre Gallo confirmed this, saying that the club will let the promising striker leave in January. Santos had refused to sell their star in the summer, preferring to wait until the conclusion … Read more
The transfer window has closed for many leagues, concluding a busy summer of spending — for some. While Premier League clubs spent big, this summer was a big reminder of how much financial inequality exists in the game — not even including the newest rich league, the Saudi Pro League. Look at last year’s Champions … Read more
Roony Bardghji is one of the biggest rising stars in the world right now. Despite being just 17, the talented teenager has already made 52 appearances for FC København, scoring seven goals. Earlier this month, he scored the winning penalty in a Champions League shootout — a panenka past Sparta Prague goalkeeper Peter Vindahl Jensen. Other … Read more
On August 9th, Croatian side HNK Gorica announced the signing of Abdullah Talal Hameed. It seemed like a fairly regular transfer: Abdullah, signed from Hungarian side ZTE Zalaegerszeg, was unveiled at the club (it was announced he would wear #99) and would travel from Hungary to Croatia. Unfortunately, this transfer has taken a twist. Abdullah … Read more
Last season was rough for Juventus. The Italian giants were deducted 15 points — later changed to ten — after a scandal involving transfer fees, dropping down to seventh in Serie A. Normally this means they would play in Europa Conference League, but Financial Fair Play violations resulted in a one-season ban from Europe. Meanwhile, … Read more