Xavi sacking ‘opens door for Joao Felix stay at Barcelona’

Barcelona’s decision to sack Xavi could benefit Joao Felix’s chances of joining the club permanently from Atletico Madrid, according to a report. Barcelona‘s decision to part ways with head coach Xavi could reportedly benefit Joao Felix‘s chances of staying with the Catalonian giants for next season. A comical managerial soap opera ended with Xavi being … Read more

England European Championship records and statistics

Ahead of this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England’s records and statistics at the European Championships. Still waiting for their first slice of continental stardom, England‘s latest quest for European Championships supremacy is almost underway, and the level of expectation has hardly weighed heavier on the shoulders of Gareth … Read more

Jose Mourinho makes return to management as shock appointment confirmed

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Jose Mourinho will return to management with Fenerbahce next season with the Turkish club confirming his surprise appointment. Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked by Roma in January. … Read more

Preview: Romania vs. Bulgaria – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday’s friendly clash between Romania and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Romania will play the first of their two pre-Euro 2024 friendly matches on Tuesday evening, with Bulgaria their opponents at Stadionul Steaua in Bucharest. The home team will begin their European Championship campaign against Ukraine on June 17, … Read more

Transfer rumours: Griezmann to the MLS, Summerville to Palace, Worrall to Sheffield United

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Antoine Griezmann to the MLS, Crysencio Summerville to Crystal Palace and Joe Worrall to Sheffield United. Antoine Griezmann is reportedly free to leave Atletico Madrid for just £12.8m this summer, with a number of MLS clubs said to be keeping a close eye on his situation. … Read more

Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Hungary – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday’s friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Hungary travel to the Aviva Stadium to face the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday evening in the first of their two pre-Euro 2024 warm-up fixtures. While the visitors are starting their preparation ahead of their opening … Read more

Emma Hayes makes flying start as USA boss

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Emma Hayes hailed a “good start” to her reign as USA manager following a thumping 4-0 win over South Korea but conceded there was “lots of work to do”. Doubles from … Read more