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2026 Champions League Round of 16 first leg picks, score predictions for every game
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Champions League Round of 16 first leg picks, score predictions for every game

On Tuesday and Wednesday night this week, most of the biggest clubs in world football will clash in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, and there are some huge matchups on tap like Manchester City vs. Real Madrid and PSG vs. Chelsea - both matches with history to them. Here are predictions for the scores of each first leg battle. Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Galatasaray had their way with Juventus, and they do pose a threat to Liverpool because of the skill and explosiveness of their attacking players, especially in transition. Plus, playing in Istanbul is never easy. Liverpool are in a tough moment, and they are going to be in for a surprise on Tuesday night, drawing 2-2 as more questions are asked about Arne Slot and his tactical setup in midfield. Prediction: Galatasara...
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Ranking the top 25 clubs in world football based on their current revenue
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Ranking the top 25 clubs in world football based on their current revenue

There are a lot of ways to measure the biggest clubs in world football, but which clubs are the best at making money? Based on information from the Deloitte Football Money League, here are the top 25 clubs in world football based on the amount of revenue they generated last year. 25. Crystal Palace, 232.5M Crystal Palace sold some of their biggest talents, including Marc Guehi to Manchester City this winter transfer window, and they will need to continue to sell well to maintain a top 25 revenue. 24. Everton, 234.0M It really goes to show you the power of the Premier League these days that the English top flight have so many clubs represented in the top 25. Everton have slipped from their historic status, but they are a money making machine. 23. Brighton, €238.7M Meanwhile, Brighton ...
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2026 Champions League Power Rankings: Updated predictions approaching Round of 16
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Champions League Power Rankings: Updated predictions approaching Round of 16

The Champions League Round of 16 will begin on Tuesday this week, and it feels like there are only a handful of teams of the 16 with a great chance at winning it all this year. That being said, there is also no clear favorite. One of last year's finalists, Inter Milan, were already knocked out, while Real Madrid, Liverpool, and PSG are all in bad periods. Here is a ranking of the top eight teams (the proverbial top half) of the 16 heading into the Champions League Round of 16 action this week. 8. Chelsea I don't think anybody seriously buys Chelsea as top contenders, as they recently lost to rivals Arsenal in the Premier League and even struggled with Wrexham in the FA Cup this weekend. But you know what? When Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer are healthy and playing together, this tea...
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Pedri now has more world-class company in the Barcelona midfield
28Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Pedri now has more world-class company in the Barcelona midfield

Pedri had another phenomenal performance for Barcelona in a 4-1 blowout win over third-placed La Liga side Villarreal, but he wasn't the only top midfielder in that win, as Fermin Lopez delivered two assists in another monster class in the middle of the park. At this point, anyone who disputes that Pedri is one of the best players in the world and a beating heart for Barca of nearly equal importance to Lamine Yamal just does not understand ball or is a supremely salty Real Madrid fan. But I am willing to go as far to say that if you don't think Fermin Lopez is already a world-class midfielder, then you are behind the curve and too slow to recognize the incredible work the Spaniard is doing this season. To be honest, Fermin has always been great, hence why multiple Premier League c...
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Barcelona have another obvious Marcus Rashford decision to make
28Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Barcelona have another obvious Marcus Rashford decision to make

As Barcelona close in on the permanent transfer of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United for 30 million euros with just a few loose ends left to tie up, the Blaugrana may need to consider an even bolder but just as obvious decision: the decision to start the England international. No, not on the left wing. Raphinha is a must start in any universe for Barcelona and right there with Pedri and Lamine Yamal as one of the biggest superstars on this team. At striker. Rashford needs to start at striker. Although he is a better left winger than a striker in terms of his playing style and skill set, Rashford at striker, despite being suboptimal, is still a much better solution than Ferran Torres at the No. 9. Once again, Barcelona eviscerated an opponent in La Liga, defeating Villarreal 4...
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2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings after Lamine Yamal’s hat trick
28Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings after Lamine Yamal’s hat trick

Lamine Yamal had a performance for the ages on Saturday afternoon, as Barcelona shredded Villarreal 4-1 behind the first hat trick of the 18 year old right winger's career, dominating the third best team in Spanish football in the process. Here are the latest updated 2026 Ballon d'Or Power Rankings after Yamal's fleet footed, clinical goal fest against the Yellow Submarine. 5. Real Madrid CF Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is currently out with a left knee injury that has been slowing him down for several weeks, and after aggravating the injury further, Real have shut the Frenchman down. But he is still having an incredible season as the star man for Madrid, scoring 23 goals with 2.7 dribbles completed and 2.3 key passes per game, ranking him second behind only Ya...
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Barcelona reach full agreement for their most obvious blockbuster transfer (with one catch)
27Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Barcelona reach full agreement for their most obvious blockbuster transfer (with one catch)

Barcelona have been in long-standing negotiations with Manchester United for the potential permanent signing of Marcus Rashford on a 30 million euro clause, and it sounds like La Blaugrana have made their decision to keep him for more than just this season. Rashford never quite found the consistency or support he needed at Man United, constantly torn apart by the media and hoopla at Old Trafford. At Barcelona as a backup to Raphinha, Rashford has thrived, showing real finishing chops and technical quality in an inverted role for Hansi Flick's high-octane attack. According to a new report from Radio Catalunya program Tot Costa, Barcelona have reached a full agreement with Man United to sign Rashford permanently, and they have even already agreed on personal conditions with the England...
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Barcelona get brutal injury news on world-class midfielder
26Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Barcelona get brutal injury news on world-class midfielder

Barcelona star center midfielder Frenkie de Jong has gone down injured yet again, and the club officially announced that he will miss five to six weeks with a distal biceps femoris injury in his right hamstring after sustaining an injury on the Feb. 26 morning training session. De Jong is part of a deep and talented Barcelona midfield, but he is still a crucial player to the Blaugrana, especially in terms of keeping the ball and maintaining control in the biggest of games. The Dutchman has started 16 matches this season for Barca, averaging 2.1 tackles per game compared to a meager 0.5 dribbles completed allowed. He is also averaging 1.6 key passes and 1.3 fouls drawn per game with a pass completion percentage close to 95 percent. De Jong does it all for Barcelona, and they are go...
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Barcelona absorb another Alessandro Bastoni transfer blow
25Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Barcelona absorb another Alessandro Bastoni transfer blow

Inter Milan star center back Alessandro Bastoni is every elite club's dream transfer option in defense this summer, but Barcelona, in need of a player of his caliber at the back, are realizing how difficult it is to sign the sweet left-footed Italian international. According to a report from Diario Sport, via barcacentre, Bastoni is making it his priority to re-sign a new contract with Inter and is thus moving away from the idea of a big ticket transfer to Barcelona in summer 2026. Although Barcelona are continuing to put out feelers for Bastoni and see him as a more finesse, world-class option at center back than what they currently have, it is becoming increasingly clear that neither Barca nor any other top club like Liverpool in England are going to make inroads here. Bastoni f...
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Barcelona are looking to Manchester City for their main Julian Alvarez alternative
24Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

Barcelona are looking to Manchester City for their main Julian Alvarez alternative

Aside from Joan Laporta's usual suspects Erling Haaland and Rafael Leao, Julian Alvarez has become one of the chief superstars linked to Barcelona as a possible summer 2026 attacking signing, but if his poach from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid becomes too difficult, current Manchester City star forward Omar Marmoush is the main alternative, according to a report from Diario Sport. Alvarez has been a sensation in European football since moving from River Plate to Manchester City back in the summer 2022 transfer window. His clinical finishing and positional versatility made him an immediate hit, but the young striker wanted to leave Man City pretty quickly after achieving treble success, wanting to step out of the shadow of elite No. 9 Haaland. Well, be careful what you wish for. It i...
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