Earlier this weekend, we learned that Andre Onana was nearing a loan move to Super Lig club Trabzonspor. On Sunday evening, we learned that it's a done deal. There is no loan fee or option-to-buy clause involved in this transaction. It's kind of a good deal for all involved, because Manchester United are offloading an expensive flop, the Turkish club are getting a marquee … [Read more...] about Andre Onana Leaving Man United, Joining Trabzonspor on Loan
Brad Underwood On Why Illini Basketball Recruits the Balkans
This offseason, Illini basketball kind of became Illini basketBalkan. When all was said and done in the college hoops silly season, Illinois had added three new players from the Balkan states (to go with the one they already had on the roster), plus an American whose name sounds like he should be from that region. Naturally Balkan Illini GIFs, memes, A.I. stuff, often focusing … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood On Why Illini Basketball Recruits the Balkans
United GK Andre Onana Nearing Loan Move to Trabzonspor
You thought the transfer window talk was done until January, because deadline day passed? Well then you would be wrong, as the Turkish and Saudi transfer windows remain open for business. And Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is nearing a deal that would see him move to the Turkish Super Lig. Both Onana and Altay Bayindir have been poor for United this season, so the … [Read more...] about United GK Andre Onana Nearing Loan Move to Trabzonspor
Manchester United Injury Updates: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Cunha
Manchester United have a fresh injury concern ahead of the Manchester derby next weekend. We already covered the likes of Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount and Lisandro Martinez here. Turns out we have an update, or sorts, on the Brazilian striker too, and we'll get to that. But first we need to cover defender/wing back Diogo Dalot, who withdrew early from Portugal duty. While it … [Read more...] about Manchester United Injury Updates: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Cunha
Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde
Every international break brings injury scares, and some times it's just nothing to worry about. Other times, however, it is something serious. During the closing stages of Spain’s World Cup qualifying victory over Bulgaria on Thursday Lamine Yamal was forced off early. According to reports however, he has avoided any serious injury issues at this time. Yamal only has back … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde
Real Madrid Injury Updates: Lunin, Endrick, Bellingham, Mendy, Camavinga
Real Madrid are top of the La Liga table this international break, and that is, obviously, the exact kind of start that Xabi Alonso was hoping for. Expectations are always sky high at Madrid, and this season is no different. Up next is a trip to Real Sociedad, a week from tomorrow, and Xabi has a quintet of injury concerns for this clash: Andriy Lunin, Jude Bellingham, Endrick, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Lunin, Endrick, Bellingham, Mendy, Camavinga
Aston Villa Injury Updates: Kamara, Onana, Garcia, Barkley
Happy international break weekend! Well, I guess it's not "happy," as no one really likes international breaks. At this break, Aston Villa are a relatively healthy side. They have just four injury concerns right now: Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Andres Garcia and Ross Barkley. Up next is a trip to Everton FC, a week from tomorrow, so let's look at who may or may not be … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Injury Updates: Kamara, Onana, Garcia, Barkley
Micah Parsons Mania: $188,000,000 Man Set to Make Green Bay Debut
The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions in what is certainly the top game, on the NFC side, of NFL Kickoff weekend. On the AFC side it's no doubt Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Lions at Packers will have major NFC North division title implications, but the main storyline is obvious- Micah Parsons. Yes, Micah Parsons mania swept through … [Read more...] about Micah Parsons Mania: $188,000,000 Man Set to Make Green Bay Debut
Liverpool Injury Updates: Ibrahima Konate, Jeremie Frimpong
It's just three games in, but Liverpool FC are exactly where they wan to be at the first international break- top of the table. In other words, the Reds picked up this season exactly where they left off last campaign. The Merseyside club is the only side to have taken all nine points from the nine points possible thus far, this term. A big reason for that is their high level of … [Read more...] about Liverpool Injury Updates: Ibrahima Konate, Jeremie Frimpong
Bruce Weber Tells Craziest Illini Fan Story of All-Time
Bruce Weber coached the 2004-2005 Illinois basketball team to a Big Ten championship, Big Ten Tournament championship and a berth in the Final Four. Arguably the greatest team in Illini history, they went 51-4 in the Big Ten over a two year span. The '04-'05 team, which saw 80% of their field goals come on assists, advanced all the way to the National Championship game, … [Read more...] about Bruce Weber Tells Craziest Illini Fan Story of All-Time