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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Guardiola backs healthy Man City to compete for all 4 trophies

If we continue with the squad fit, we will compete in every single game and every single competition,
Manchester City
#bayern-munich
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich: 'No titles are awarded in November'

Bayern Munich's rotated squad dominated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, demonstrating squad depth and confidence ahead of the upcoming Champions League trip to Paris.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Three Observations from Bayern Munich's comfortable 3-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich defeated Leverkusen 3-0 with a rotated lineup, displaying superior midfield passing, fluid positional play, and surprising squad depth.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Manchester United exile Kobbie Mainoo tipped to thrive at Arsenal under 'unafraid' Mikel Arteta

Arsenal under Mikel Arteta provides ideal conditions to revive Mainoo's career by trusting youth and relying on deep squad depth beyond Declan Rice.
#liverpool
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
4 days ago

Netherlands have the quality to challenge for World Cup, says Koeman - Soccer News

A deep, high-quality Dutch squad gives the Netherlands a real chance to challenge for the 2026 World Cup.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago

Barcelona midfielder risks being unavailable for Athletic Club clash as recovery moves at slower pace | Barca Universal

Marc Casado missed a week of group training with an adductor issue, making his availability doubtful and straining Barcelona's midfield for the Athletic Club match.
Manchester United
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Man Utd need January signings to compete for WSL title after derby defeat - Skinner - Soccer News

Manchester United must recruit in the January transfer window to have any realistic chance of competing for the Women's Super League title.
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Healthy competition pushes England to a higher standard, says Kane - Soccer News

"There's great competition for places in a lot of positions. People know their positions and who their competition is," said Kane. "I think it allows people to come into the camp and feel free. There is that healthy competition that pushes each other to a higher standard. "The boss is really clear when he talks to players, and I think it will be the same all the way up to the tournament. "There will be some players who don't get to play, but he will make it clear on roles."
Soccer (FIFA)
Manchester United
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 week ago

"No chance" - Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee given clear message over his future

Joshua Zirkzee has been told he cannot leave Manchester United in January and must remain despite limited playing time and World Cup selection concerns.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Who would win the 2026 World Cup if it kicked off today?

Spain are the leading favorite to win the 2026 World Cup because possession dominance, squad depth, and Lamine Yamal can thrive in hot conditions.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Saka cements place alongside Kane as Tuchel's trusted lieutenants'

Bukayo Saka is a vital, reliable starter for England, scoring a spectacular goal and serving alongside Harry Kane as a trusted World Cup lieutenant.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 week ago

Chelsea lining up a 150 million move for Julian Alvarez

Chelsea are hoping to sign him for the next season, and they are preparing 150 million to sign the World Cup winner. They are prepared to smash the Premier League transfer record in order to get the deal done, as per Fichajes. They are also hoping that Enzo Fernandez can help convince the player to join the club. It remains to be seen whether the South American midfielder can play a role in convincing his compatriot to join the club.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 week ago

Report: Arsenal ready to sell star to Euro giants if "substantial bid" received

The talented young England international was one of the breakthrough stars of last season, becoming a regular in Mikel Arteta's first-team after rising up from the Gunners' academy. This led to Lewis-Skelly making his England debut, and many will have expected him to continue this way and to start for Thomas Tuchel's side at next summer's World Cup in the USA.
Soccer (FIFA)
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago

'Milan must invest' - Vitiello names what Allegri needs in the winter window

Milan's squad is too small—only 19 outfield players—and needs targeted January reinforcements to strengthen attack and defence amid injury risks and a busy cup schedule.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 10

Bundesliga relegation battle promises gritty, energetic matches as teams face defensive collapses, scoring struggles, thin squads, and managerial decisions affecting survival.
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Why Thomas Tuchel must rest Harry Kane and use latest England camp to lock in World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel should use the remaining qualifiers to experiment with squad depth and assess defensive and full-back options instead of repeating the settled XI.
#ac-milan
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago
AC Milan

Ordine highly critical of Milan: "Inexperience, naivety, inadequate squad and lack of character"

fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago
AC Milan

Ordine suggests that Tare's words are a preparation for 2025 repeat: "Resort to the January mercato"

AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago

CM: Allegri fighting a battle to keep Milan going - January signings a necessity

AC Milan's thin squad and multiple injuries left insufficient bench depth, undermining results and exposing weaknesses in attack, balance, and season-long roster planning.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago

'It didn't seem like a great idea' - Vitiello adamant Milan need January signings

AC Milan must make January signings to strengthen defense and potentially the attack after starting the season with only 19 outfield players and recent injuries.
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago
AC Milan

Ordine highly critical of Milan: "Inexperience, naivety, inadequate squad and lack of character"

fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago
AC Milan

Ordine suggests that Tare's words are a preparation for 2025 repeat: "Resort to the January mercato"

#manchester-united
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 week ago
Manchester United

Man United boss Amorim reveals plans for January transfer window

Manchester United may pursue a striker in January if Benjamin Sesko's injury and AFCON absences leave the squad short in attack.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 months ago
Manchester United

Deadline Day drama: Man United failed to sign wide attacker in surprise late move

Manchester United attempted a late bid for Malick Fofana but failed due to his representatives' refusal, leaving them short on natural left-sided wide options.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Overhauls on hold as fixture squeeze sees has Liverpool and City playing it safe | Jonathan Wilson

Modern managers face chronic time shortages that hinder implementing new playing styles, making squad depth, training limitations, and set-piece focus decisive.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Longer international break 'bit unfair' - O'Neill

Changes to the international calendar make it more challenging for smaller national teams with limited player pools to compete, favoring larger countries.
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 weeks ago

Andreas Christensen returns to Barcelona training ahead of Club Brugge clash

"Cubarsi had some problems and missed a day of training. And we have Ronald, Eric, Pau... great center-backs who can play," he told reporters.
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 weeks ago

Barcelona receive 'important loan offers' for Roony Bardghji

Barcelona have received important loan offers for 19-year-old Roony Bardghjj from clubs including Stuttgart and Porto as his playing time and squad depth are weighed.
#arsenal
#liverpool-fc
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 weeks ago

Five observations from the first Clasico of the 2025-26 season

Barça's lack of a clinical striker, thin squad, and fatigue leave them trailing Real Madrid and make title recovery unlikely without improved depth.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 weeks ago

Arne Slot ready to get rid of Federico Chiesa in 2026

Liverpool attacker Federico Chiesa is likely to be sold in the coming months. According to a report from Fichajes, manager Arne Slot does not view him as a key player in his system and is ready to let the Italian International leave. The report claims that Chiesa could be sold in January or at the end of the season. Meanwhile, recent reports have also claimed that Liverpool could look to keep Chiesa at the club.
Soccer (FIFA)
Arsenal
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 weeks ago

Fresh Arsenal injury blow as Mikel Arteta reveals key player "hasn't been able to train"

Gabriel Magalhaes is doubtful for Arsenal's Sunday match against Crystal Palace after leaving the Atletico Madrid game and missing training this week.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

Barcelona director Deco holds informal meeting with summer signing's agent | Barca Universal

Roony Bardghji is earning increased first-team minutes at Barcelona as a promising, cost-effective attacking option off the bench due to injuries and rapid development.
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago

Bayern Munich executive says Konrad Laimer has reached another level

Bayern Munich is starting to really hit the rough-and-tumble portion of its first half schedule and Der Klassiker is at the forefront of it all. Sure, Bayern Munich passed its test against Eintracht Frankfurt before the last international break, but Bundesliga matches against Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg, Champions League games vs. Club Brugge, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal, plus a DFB-Pokal tilt vs. FC Köln all are on tap before the end of November.
Soccer (FIFA)
#cole-palmer
fromSoccer News
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Palmer to miss three Chelsea games, but Maresca sees injury setback as opportunity - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Palmer to miss three Chelsea games, but Maresca sees injury setback as opportunity - Soccer News

fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

Barcelona suffer serious blow as key forward ruled out ahead of Girona match | Barca Universal

The forward missed Friday's final training session, confirming that he will not feature in the match immediately after the international break. It must be noted that Ferran had returned early from the Spanish national team camp due to an "overload in the hamstring muscles of the left leg, without associated injury." Although the club initially assured that he "is not out and will follow specific treatment," the discomfort has persisted.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

Hansi Flick must get creative to manage Barcelona's injury crisis

Part of the problem is that virtually all of the players are called up for international duty. This increases the risk of muscular fatigue, which is the culprit for most of the injuries, making it even more necessary for the coaching staff to have depth they can turn to and rely on. It also asks the questions of the manager and the medical staff. Most of the players at Barcelona are experiencing short term injuries.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Why Spain's player production line is the envy of the world

Spain don't just play on another world, they play from a different universe." The Frenchman, who won the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich and was a FIFA World Cup runner-up in 2006, had just seen Spain's "C" team threaten to put eight or nine goals past Georgia. Then, days later, La Roja smashed Bulgaria for another four to equal their all-time unbeaten run (29) in competitive matches.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

'Expect anything from Pedri' - Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has more praise from Barcelona star

You can expect anything from Pedri. He is a great, unique footballer, who sees spaces and gaps where no one sees them. He always chooses the best outlet that his teammates give him,
FC Barcelona
#barcelona
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

England v Wales: Line-ups, stats and preview

England and Wales meet at Wembley in a World Cup warm-up; England can clinch qualification, while Wales must win to keep Group J hopes alive.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

England have a ridiculous squad admits Bellamy ahead of Wales friendly - Soccer News

Wales lacks comparable squad depth to England, reflected in a much lower transfer market value and a far smaller pool of elite players.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

England squad strength 'ridiculous' - Bellamy

Wales face an England team whose much larger market value and squad depth make competitiveness a major concern ahead of the Wembley friendly.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Liverpool's Leoni out for 'about a year' with ACL injury

Giovanni Leoni will be sidelined for about a year after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament on his Liverpool debut.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Everyone will be looking over their shoulders' - Howe

Newcastle United defeated Bradford City 4-1 in the Carabao Cup, demonstrating squad depth, rotation and a serious, competitive approach under Eddie Howe.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 months ago

Arsenal sweating over injury issue of attacker after Manchester City clash

Noni Madueke awaits scan results after sustaining a knee injury against Manchester City that could sideline a key Arsenal attacking option.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Set pieces and squad depth: Arsenal aim to maintain edge over Manchester City

Finding it hard to get one over on your former boss after a run of eight straight defeats? Devise a gameplan that restricts their most important players and lead Arsenal to five games unbeaten against Manchester City if you include the Community Shield win in 2023, equalling the longest streak of any manager against Pep Guardiola, alongside Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel.
Manchester City
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFC Bayern Women
2 months ago

How will the new-format 2025/26 UEFA Women's Champions League work?

UEFA Women's Champions League expands to 18 teams with a single-league phase, six opponents, more matches, simultaneous final matchday, and play-offs determining quarter-finalists.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 months ago

"To be assessed" - Journalist provides update on Martin Odegaard injury in fresh blow for Arsenal

We're only in the fourth league match of the 2025/26 campaign, and Arsenal are already without numerous important players. Both Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are out of today's game, while Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are also long-term absentees. Now it seems Odegaard has given Arsenal yet another worry as he had to go off in the first half of today's game against Forest.
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