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Juventus winger faces two weeks sideline with thigh Injury

19Dec

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Juventus winger faces two weeks sideline with thigh Injury

Timothy Weah of Juventus reacts during the Coppa Italia Round of 16 match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on December 17, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Juventus forward Timothy Weah could be on the sidelines until 2025 after suffering a thigh injury in Tuesday’s match against Cagliari. According to the club’s official statement, the United States international underwent further checks on Wednesday to understand the gravity of the problem. “Following the muscular problem suffered on Tuesday night in the Coppa Italia match against Cagliari, Timothy Weah underwent clinical and instrumental examinations this morning at J|Medical, which revealed a low-grade injury of the femoral biceps of the right thigh,” the report read. Weah came on as a late substitute in a 4-0 demoli...

Ancelotti’s admiration for Laporte faces financial roadblocks

30Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti’s admiration for Laporte faces financial roadblocks

Aymeric Laporte of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 1st goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Shabab v Al Nassr FC at Al-Shabab Club Stadium on October 18, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid have set their sights on bolstering their defence in the upcoming winter and summer transfer windows. According to a report from The Athletic, Carlo Ancelotti has a strong admiration for Aymeric Laporte, but signing him could pose financial challenges for the club. Laporte’s experience at both Athletic Club in La Liga and Manchester City in the Premier League makes him a standout option. However, the financial hurdles make his acquisition a complex prospect. Real Madrid want a defender Real Madrid’s priorities for these transfer windows are clear: they aim to secure reinforc...

Man Utd faces injury blow ahead of Brentford clash

18Oct

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Man Utd faces injury blow ahead of Brentford clash

Erik ten Hag Manager / Head Coach of Manchester United with Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United as he is subsituted off during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Manchester United FC at Villa Park on October 06, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Premier League giants Manchester United have been dealt a fresh blow on the injury front. This comes amid confirmation that midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set for an incoming spell on the sidelines. Youngster Mainoo, for his part, has continued to cement himself as one of the first names on the team sheet of manager Erik ten Hag over the early weeks of the new campaign. All told, across Man United’s seven Premier League fixtures, the England international has featured from the off in each and every one. Safe to say, then, that news of his i...

Cameroon FA chief Samuel Eto’o faces 6-month ban by Fifa for misconduct

1Oct

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Cameroon FA chief Samuel Eto’o faces 6-month ban by Fifa for misconduct

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto'o has been banned from attending the national team's matches for six months after violating Fifa's disciplinary regulations, football's governing body said on Monday (Sept 30). Former Cameroonian football player Samuel Eto'o arrives for the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. The 74th FIFA Congress is taking place in Bangkok with member associations voting on a range of issues including confirmation of the host nation or nations for the 2027 women's football World Cup. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) (Photo by LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images) The former Barcelona striker has been president of Fecafoot since 2021 and will now be barred from all men's and women's games across various age groups. "The...