Archives for June 2021

Jadon Sancho Requests No. 7 Shirt From Edinson Cavani

June 30, 2021 By 29 Comments

(Update: Sancho deal now confirmed by both Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United)

The Manchester United No.7 shirt had endured quite a slump lately, despite its marvelously rich history. Legends among legends George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo all wore it, but so did busts Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez and Memphis Depay.

While that second group of players have found success elsewhere, they just couldn’t fully succeed in Old Trafford red. One guy who really has succeeded at United however is Edinson Cavani, who wore the shirt last season. He was probably United’s best signing of last summer as he truly delivered the goods.

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Manchester United

Everton FC Appoints Rafa Benitez, Despite Fan Backlash

June 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment

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You could call Everton FC’s move to appoint Rafa Benitez as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti a polarizing decision, but there seems to be one polarity that’s making a lot more noise right now. Of course, it’s typical and comes with the territory- the angry get much more attention.

Some Everton fans have an open mind about the decision to hire a former Liverpool boss. Other supporters are irate at the concept of bringing in a former leader of the club’s most hated rivals. Check out this video from a decade and a half ago, following a 0-0 Merseyside derby in February of 2007:

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer

Jadon Sancho to Manchester United Finally a Done Deal

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It occurred a year after it was supposed to, and we probably had about a thousand more transfer rumor stories than we really needed, but hey, the deal is finally, and I mean FINALLY done. Jadon Sancho is no longer a member of Borussia Dortmund, and his new team is Manchester United.

Or as I wrote on page 187 (back in February) of my just released book Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: “Jadon Sancho currently plays as a winger for Borussia Dortmund, but according to “reports,” he’s left BVB and joined Manchester United about 3,754 times and counting. Can’t wait until summer 2021, when he joins United again; maybe this time he’ll actually sign a contract and complete the transfer.”  

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Manchester United

Manchester City Got it Right by Extending Fernandinho Another Season

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Manchester City recently announced that they had signed veteran midfielder Fernandinho to a new one-year deal. This is a good move on the part of City who are keeping hold of one of the most tactically astute players in the Premier League.

In a team that is filled with some of the best attackers in the world, it is the calming presence of the midfielder that acts as a guide. Leadership is one of Fernandinho’s best qualities and this was one of the reasons why he was made the club captain.

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Manchester City

Nuno Espirito Santo Takes Tottenham Job, Spurs Manager Search Finally Ends

June 30, 2021 By 21 Comments

As per a report from Sky Sports, Tottenham Hotspur are set to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager after Director of Football Fabio Paratici arrived in London to finish the deal.

Spurs let go of Jose Mourinho back in April and appointed Ryan Mason as their interim boss. Since then, they have been linked with many names, but none have come to fruition. There were suggestions that Nuno was being targeted by Turkish side Fenerbahce, but the Sky report states that it’s not true. The path for the north Londoners to appoint the former Wolves boss is crystal clear now.

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Tottenham Hotspur

Should Tottenham Sell Harry Kane? Time Might Be Right

June 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment

In Tottenham’Hotspur world, there are two stories right now that are dominating their news cycle. The first is the search for a manager, which has been unsuccessful for quite a long time now. The second, and perhaps more important, is the future of Harry Kane. But should the England captain be sold?

It is clear to all that the striker is one of the best players in the Premier League. He is very much the heart and soul of the Spurs team and it’s been that way for quite a few years now. But at this stage of his career, the Englishman might be wanting a different kind of challenge and is looking for a move away.

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Arsenal Transfer Talk: Camavinga, Xhaka, Tavares, Lakongo

June 30, 2021 By 1 Comment

Welcome to the summer silly season! It’s time to take a spin through the latest churnings in the Arsenal FC transfer rumor mill. Let’s jump right in with a fresh item on someone who might just become the next big thing. Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has one year left on his current deal, and he’s unlikely to re-sign.

The Daily Mail reports that Arsenal, as well as Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, are keen to strike a deal that would potentially be worth €60m for the 18-year-old Angola native. The Gunners could certainly use some help in midfield, as you might have heard.

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Arsenal Closing in on Signing Portuguese Defender Nuno Tavares

June 29, 2021 By Leave a Comment

As per a report from the Standard, Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Benfica defender Nuno Tavares in a move said to be worth £9m. The 21-year-old is a quick, skillful left-back who can also play on the right. Primarily used as a backup to the more experienced Alejandro Grimaldo, the youngster has shown glimpses of his quality when called upon.

The report states that the Gunners want someone as a deputy for the newly minted Kieran Tierney, and that they have settled on the Portuguese international. The Standard also states that this potential arrival could speed up the exit of Sead Kolasinac.

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Manchester United Transfer Talk: Eduardo Camavinga, Raphael Varane

June 29, 2021 By 1 Comment

Welcome to the summer silly season! And of course, you can’t say “summer transfer window” at Manchester United and not talk Jadon Sancho. The latest updates on that situation can be found here.

In this post, we’ll cover one long time target, in Real Madrid central defender Raphael Varane, and one newer name to the rumor mill, Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. We’ll start with the former, who is also on the radar of Chelsea right now. Yes, United vs. Chelsea in the summer transfer market, it’s a classic rivalry that is once again being renewed.

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Filed Under: Arsenal, Chelsea, Football/Soccer, Manchester United

Fernandinho Signs One Year Extension with Manchester City

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When Manchester City signed Rodri from Atletico Madrid in 2019, it was a clear signal that the days for Fernandinho at the club were numbered. Well, you can restart the clock now, because Fernandinho, 36, has re-upped with the club for another season.

Tuesday saw the team formally announce the extended stay of the central, defensive midfielder (who can also fill in as an emergency centreback) and last month’s Champions League defeat provided much of the motivation for the Brazilian.

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Harry Kane Must Wake Up for England, Says Sven Goran Eriksson

June 29, 2021 By Leave a Comment

Sven Goran Eriksson, the former England manager, has told Ladbrokes that Harry Kane “needs to wake up” in order for his country to win Euro 2020.

The forward came into this tournament on the back of an outstanding season, topping the Premier League in both goals and assists. Though he hasn’t scored or assisted yet at this tournament, the Round of 16 clash against Germany would be the perfect time to do so.

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Tottenham Hotspur

How to gamble during the offseason

June 29, 2021 By Leave a Comment

The season was memorable but like all good things, there is an end. For sports fans, this means there is more time to engage in other fun activities besides watching sports. You get to explore other fun ways that you may realize you enjoy more than you thought.

One of the most popular ways to blow off steam during the off-season is online casinos. They have gathered momentum due to the evolution of mobile handsets from phones, tablets, and laptops. This means that the fun is not just limited to the brick-and-mortar casino but you can find a game that tickles your fancy anywhere and anytime. With so much time due to the off-season, you do not have to be bored. Online casinos have come to your rescue. Here is why they may become your new hobby.

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