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/ 34 days ago

Thibaut Courtois tears meniscus, status uncertain for season

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss more time after injuring his meniscus during training. The Belgian shot-stopper has not played for Los Blancos this season. He tore the ACL in his left knee just before the beginning of the campaign. Real Madrid has relied on goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga for what has […]

News

/ 53 days ago

Belgian Pro League serves as model for Egyptian Premier League

This coming season, the Egyptian Premier League will follow a new structure, according to its president Ahmed Diab's Tuesday announcement. There has been no clear end date for the Egyptian league's seasons since the coronavirus pandemic broke out in 2020. Several postponements further compounded the problem, having a detrimental impact on the clubs. Diab now […]

Kevin de Bruyne

/ 56 days ago

Kevin De Bruyne considers move to MLS or Saudi Arabia

Kevin De Bruyne is arguably the best midfielder in the world, a status the Belgian has held for over the last five years. That popularity has made him stand out with Manchester City, and it has made him the dream signing for various clubs across the globe. Few would be able to compete with Manchester […]

Belgium

/ 87 days ago

Belgian top derby match to be replayed after VAR mistake

An oversight by the VAR official has resulted in a full replay of a Belgian Pro League match between Genk and Anderlecht. On December 23, at Anderlecht's Lotto Park, Genk lost 2-1 in the Belgian Pro League. Accusing a mistake in the VAR judgment, they filed a complaint with the Referee Department after the controversial […]

Belgium

/ 123 days ago

Manchester City plots swoop for Canada star from Inter's grip

In light of Inter wingback Juan Cuadrado's successful left Achilles tendon surgery, the club is looking at Club Brugge's Tajon Buchanan as a replacement. The Nerazzurri made an official announcement stating that the procedure had been successful. This past week, it became clear that Cuadrado, a 35-year-old international for Colombia, would have to have surgery […]

USWNT

/ 136 days ago

2027 Women's World Cup bids come down to the wire

The 2023 Women's World Cup just wrapped up this past summer. But now eyes turn to the next edition of the premier women's soccer event. Today is the final day for countries to submit their bids to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and one major entrant waited until the last moment. USA and […]

Women's Soccer

/ 180 days ago

Surprising joint bid to rival US as 2027 Women's World Cup host

The 2023 Women's World Cup is now in the past, and the stoplight attention is now slowly setting on the 2027 tournament and a new bid to host. Australia and New Zealand completed their hosting responsibilities for the WWC. However, the host in four years remains uncertain. FIFA is in the initial stages of the […]

Belgium

/ 196 days ago

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard announces his retirement

Former Belgium international star Eden Hazard has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The winger recently departed Real Madrid after his contract at the club was terminated in the summer. There were rumors that Hazard had opportunities to continue his playing career, but he ultimately made the decision to retire at the age of […]

Chelsea

/ 225 days ago

Expensive Chelsea signing may wait two months before debut

Romeo Lavia will remain on the bench as he nurses an injury. Therefore, the $67 million defensive midfielder will await his debut with Chelsea. That may come in late October if Chelsea's latest diagnosis is correct. Lavia suffered an ankle injury in training during a training session last week. Early scans following the knock hint […]

Belgium

/ 228 days ago

New club or retirement? Hazard drops biggest hint on future

The future of Eden Hazard has been hinted at more strongly than ever before. Hazard moved to Real Madrid in 2019 following a massive transfer fee from Chelsea. However, he and the La Liga powerhouse mutually decided to part ways in June. He still had a year left on his contract. Injury difficulties marred the […]

AS Roma

/ 238 days ago

Chelsea and Roma agree season-long loan of Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is returning to Italy on loan, where he will be playing for Jose Mourinho and AS Roma. Mourinho is clearly a fan of the Belgian striker, as this is the third time the two will link up. The first was for a brief time at Chelsea in Lukaku's first stint at […]

Chelsea

/ 239 days ago

Eden Hazard plans retirement with no clubs keen on free agent

Eden Hazard is getting ready to announce his retirement from soccer. The Belgian is currently a free agent after his contract at Real Madrid expired. However, no club is expressing interest in signing Hazard. As a result, his next career move could be the end of his playing career at the age of 32. Reports […]

Chelsea

/ 315 days ago

Romelu Lukaku offered $20 million/year deal to leave Chelsea

The Saudi Pro League is stepping up its pursuit of yet another soccer star. Reports out of England claim that Al-Hilal has offered Romelu Lukaku a two-year contract worth around $54 million. The two sides supposedly met earlier in the week to discuss the potential deal. Lukaku is still officially a Chelsea player. The Blues […]

Chelsea

/ 333 days ago

Chelsea, Liverpool interested in signing Romeo Lavia from Saints

Romeo Lavia could be set to depart Southampton after just one season on the coast, with fellow Premier League clubs Liverpool and Chelsea leading the race for his services. He can also come at something of a discount, as Southampton is playing next season in the Championship. However, performances in a dismal Southampton side could […]

Belgium

/ 367 days ago

Newcastle in talks to buy Belgian team KV Oostende

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the current owners of Newcastle United, are reportedly in negotiations to purchase Belgian club KV Oostende. The current ownership group behind the Magpies has been looking to invest in another team for months as part of a global partnership. The Athletic claims that KV Oostende may be available to buy […]