All About The Beautiful Game
If anything good has come from Bayern’s lack of depth, it’s the emergence of Aleksandar Pavlović. The 19-year-old midfielder has done a superb job filling in for Bayern’s ailing midfield, showing his defensive ability while also scoring a goal and assisting two more. Pavlović has played out of necessity, not necessarily because Tuchel thought he … Read more
Over the past few seasons, Bayern Munich has been slowly replacing their aging, treble-winning squad — although not necessarily by choice. Immediately following their triumph in Lisbon, 29-year-old Thiago pushed for a move to Liverpool. The following season saw David Alaba, 29, refuse to renew before eventually joining Real Madrid, while long-term fixtures Jerome Boateng … Read more
It’s no secret that FC Barcelona isn’t in a great place financially. Years of high spending on transfer fees and salaries have created enormous debt, while early exits in Europe and stadium renovations haven’t helped. As a result, the club has shifted its transfer strategy from buying stars at their peaks for eye-watering fees — like … Read more
In July 2022, Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the signing of Hugo Ekitiké. A strong season with Stade Reims — scoring ten goals in Ligue 1 — had made the 20-year-old one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe. However, the Parisians won the battle for the Frenchman, bringing him in on a season-long loan … Read more
Christmas has started early in Bavaria, as Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have pulled off the signature of Bryan Zaragoza. Zaragoza, who plays for Spanish side Granada, has been one of the biggest revelations of La Liga this season, scoring five times and assisting two. He will stay with Granada until the end of the season, … Read more
In a dramatic playoff final, Tokyo Verdy clinched promotion to the J League with a late winner. Shimizu S-Pulse had taken the lead with a penalty kick in the 63rd minute, but a poorly timed challenge in added time gave Verdy a chance to tie it. Itsuki Someno, loaned in from Kashima Antlers, converted the … Read more
When Max Kruse was signed by SC Paderborn in July, it looked like an astute signing by the 2. Bundesliga side. The German international brought experience and goals — 97 Bundesliga goals, to be exact — to the club, which has been in the second tier since relegation in 2020. For Kruse, this offered a … Read more
In July 2022, Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the signature of a promising French forward by the name of Randal Kolo Muani. Kolo Muani, a free transfer from FC Nantes, was coming off a strong season where he scored 12 goals and assisted five in Ligue 1. While there were high hopes for the 23-year-old, no one … Read more
When it comes to soccer teams, there are few that have as deep of a connection with Americans as Borussia Dortmund. After all, USMNT hero Christian Pulisic was developed at the club, playing over 100 games for Dortmund, while up-and-coming prospect Gio Reyna has risen up the ranks in Dortmund. And, just as Dortmund loves … Read more
When SSC Napoli won the elusive Scudetto last season — their first Serie A title since 1990 — the city went crazy. The streets of Naples were filled, flares and fireworks were set off, and even the pitch was torn up by fans looking for souvenirs. This was a moment that some people had been waiting their … Read more