Raphinha has shone for Barcelona in their strong start to the season and the Catalan giants will need to lean on the Brazil winger even more ahead of a pivotal week. Hansi Flick’s La Liga leaders host Sevilla on Sunday before a tantalising Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on Wednesday and then a Clasico […]
After Only Second Loss Of 2024, Real Madrid Aim To Bounce Back In Tricky Villarreal Tie
Reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid have started the season below their brilliant best and this week finally tumbled to a first defeat since January. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were beaten at Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday and trail Hansi Flick’s Barcelona by three points in La Liga. Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday […]
High-Flying Napoli, Top Of Serie A, Face Tricky Test Against Emerging Manager
Antonio Conte has taken Napoli back to the top of Serie A for the first time since they won the title in 2023 but he says while the fans can dream of regaining the crown “I have to keep my feet on the ground.” The next test of their title credentials comes on Friday as […]
How good is Josh Giddey? Inside Aussie guard's 'All-Star potential' and tricky fit on Bulls roster
The price that the Bulls paid to get Josh Giddey was exorbitant, which had many local and national pundits down on the trade from Chicago’s side. I gave the Bulls a D- in my trade grades. Most of the analysis was focused on how in the world the Bulls couldn’t extract a pick from a team […]