Djimi Traore cites ‘insane’ reason that could plausibly explain Mo Salah’s drop in goals

Djimi Traore has claimed that Mo Salah has fallen victim to the ‘insane’ demands placed on top footballers in the modern era and has attributed the Liverpool winger’s decline this season to his huge workload finally catching up with him. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST AND BREAKING UPDATES […]

Chelsea target Sandro Tonali tipped for Juventus transfer

Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio has tipped Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali to join Serie A giants Juventus in the future despite interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. Towards the end of the January transfer window CHELSEA were strongly linked with a move for the Italian star, as reports suggested the Blues were looking to […]

Klopp claims he was dismissed as ‘complete nonsense’ by Red Bull boss

Following claims that Jurgen Klopp’s position at Red Bull was not entirely secure, the group’s director Olivier Mintzlaff has dismissed it as ‘complete nonsense’. Reports from the Salzburg News On Thursday morning, Red Bull claimed to be unhappy with the progress made since Klopp’s appointment as head of Global Soccer. There were suggestions of frustration […]

Gary Neville ‘happy’ as former Everton manager explains his prediction for Liverpool v West Ham

Gary Neville was ‘happy’ to agree with Roberto Martinez’s prediction for Liverpool’s match against West Ham at Anfield on Saturday. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST AND BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & PLAY GOOGLE The Reds will be looking for a third successive Premier […]

Man United star Carrick, dubbed ‘fantastic’, is being tempted to quit the Premier League this year

Casemiro’s time at Manchester United appears to be coming to an end, but the Brazilian midfielder may not be ready to leave Europe’s elite stage just yet.With his contract set to expire at the end of the 2025/2026 season, the 34-year-old is expected to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer and Serie A has […]

Looking at the books

Morning. Thanks to Andrew A for completing it yesterday, apparently for the 83rd time. Assuming each post is between 800 and 1,000 words (usually that’s the case), that’s somewhere between 66,400 and 83,000 words on this website. That’s essentially about the number of words in a typical novel (using about 80,000 words as the median). […]

Carl Rushworth: How Man United could derail Brighton’s transfer plans – Man United news and transfer news | The People’s Person

6 Manchester United has set its sights on a second player from Brighton & Hove Albion, after Carlos Baleba. United are thought to be “the best placed club” to sign Baleba this summer, with Brighton expected to significantly lower their demands for the athletic defensive midfielder. The Red Devils have been monitoring Baleba’s progress since […]

Lionel Messi gives an honest look at MLS, USMNT growth vs. Liga MX and Mexico

MexicoThe country’s soccer culture and international pedigree have historically surpassed that of the United States in North America’s regional rivalries, but the gap appears smaller than ever. Now that I’m witnessing that evolution firsthand at Inter Miami CF, Lionel Messi gave his candid assessment of the growth of Major League Soccer and the USMNT compared […]