Joan Laporta reveals clubs that have agreed to join the Super League.
A month after European Union’s top court ruled in favour of the Super League tournament, Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has come out to namecheck some of the European clubs that have agreed to join the tournament. Some of these clubs include Inter Milan, Roma, Porto, Sporting Lisbon, PSV and all Spanish clubs excluding Atletico Madrid. Despite the Super League idea receiving a huge pushback from Premier League fans, Laporta has further disclosed that some English teams have shown support privately for the tournament’s vision. He also noted that he did not care if Premier League teams decides to or not join. There is no clear information right now as regards how the tournament will be structured or when it will commence.
🚨🏆 Joan Laporta: “These clubs have already agreed to the Super League”.
“Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma, Olympique Marseille, Benfica, Porto, Sporting, Ajax, Feyenoord, PSV, Anderlecht, Club Brugge and all Spanish clubs except Atlético Madrid”. pic.twitter.com/F3LW0TzyJ6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 2, 2024
Kobbie Mainoo rescues all 3 points for Manchester United in 7-goal thriller.
Starboy, Kobbie Mainoo was again in the spotlight as he helped Manchester United secure all three points against Wolves at the Molineux Stadium on third day evening. Manchester United started off perfect with an early goal from Marcus Rashford and another goal from Rasmus Højlund. Pablo Sarabia converted a 71st minute penalty to restore the home side’s Hope but McTominay headed home United’s third four minutes later. In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United gave up a two goal lead, with Kilman and Neto scoring two late goals in the 85th and 95th minutes. Mainoo, who just clinched the Manchester United January Player of the Month award responded quickly with a beautiful goal in the 97th minute to give Eric ten Hag’s side a crucial win. Manchester United now move up to 7th on the league table.
This league. 😅#WOLMUN pic.twitter.com/u1sG4A8nHH
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 1, 2024
NBA All Star 2024 roaster for Eastern and Western Conferences announced.
A week after announcing the starters for the coveted NBA All stars game, the reserves for both the Eastern conference and western conference sides have just been announced. In the Western conference, Hall of Famer, Stephen Curry will be making his 10th All star appearance and first time as a reserve. Devin Booker, Anthony Davies, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns will all represent the West. I’m the Eastern conference, last year’s Rookie of the year, Paolo Banchero will be joined by Bam Adebayo, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell and Julius Randle. The All star game is scheduled for February 19.
The 2024 #NBAAllStar Rosters! pic.twitter.com/MVCan5VWV0
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2024
Asisat Oshoala leaves Barcelona for American side, Bay Football Club.
Five-time African player of the year (female), Asisat Oshoala has decided to leave Barcelona after five years with the La Liga, signing a two year deal with the American side, Bay Football Club with the option for a one year extension. Explaining her decision to leave the club, the former Arsenal and Liverpool striker told Attacking Third Podcast that she had stayed with Barcelona the longest and just needed a new challenge. There is no doubt that she will go on to conquer America.
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Asitat Oshoala leaves Barcelona to join Bay Football Club in America 🇳🇬 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/HJMiGkmiQ0
— TXT (@txt_mag) February 1, 2024
Ronaldo less Al-Nassr trashes Inter Miami 6-0 in friendlies.
Saudi side, Al-Nassr went out blazing in a friendly game against Major Soccer League side, Inter Miami. Whilst Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a calf injury and was exempted from the game, Talisca was the star of the match, scoring a hat trick as Al Nassr humiliated Inter Miami 6-0. Portuguese midfielder, Otávio opened the scoring in the 5th minute, Aymeric Larpote scored a stunning free kick from his own half in the 12th minute and Mohammed Moran also found the net. Cristiano was in the stands cheering his team.
