Pocotua magazine

10/07/2024

England's Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands tonight will be officiated by a German referee who was once banned over match-fixing and has a history with Jude Bellingham. https://pocotua.com/englands-euro-2024-semi-final-against-netherlands-tonight-will-be-officiated-by-a-german-referee-who-was-once-banned-over-match-fixing-and-has-a-history-with-jude-bellingham/ UEFA have confirmed Felix Zwayer wi

UEFA have confirmed Felix Zwayer will be the man in the middle for the clash against the Dutch, as England look to reach the final for the second Euros in a row. Zwayer, 43, will lead an all-German officiating team in Dortmund alongside assistants Stefan Lupp and Marco Achmuller, plus VAR Bastian Da...

10/07/2024

The Republic of Ireland have appointed Icelandic manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as their new boss. https://pocotua.com/the-republic-of-ireland-have-appointed-icelandic-manager-heimir-hallgrimsson-as-their-new-boss/ The former Iceland and Jamaica boss

The former Iceland and Jamaica boss is the permanent replacement for Stephen Kenny and has come in following John O'Shea's interim spell in charge. Hallgrimsson was joint head coach of Iceland when they embarrassed England at Euro 2016, dumping the Three Lions out in the last 16 with a shock 2-1 win...

10/07/2024

Naming players Roy Keane did not get along with is likely to be a lengthy, lengthy list. https://pocotua.com/naming-players-roy-keane-did-not-get-along-with-is-likely-to-be-a-lengthy-lengthy-list/ But there are a few names that stic

But there are a few names that stick out for him. In a quiz with Gary Neville, he needed just two guesses to name one in particular. Keane famously fell out with a number of people atManchester United, including managerSir Alex Fergusonat the end of his time at Old Trafford. There were also a number...

10/07/2024

It's England vs Netherlands tonight in the semi-finals of Euro 2024. https://pocotua.com/its-england-vs-netherlands-tonight-in-the-semi-finals-of-euro-2024/ England are now within touching di

England are now within touching distance of the tournament showpiece after beating Switzerland on penalties on Saturday in a dramatic quarter-final tie. Gareth Southgate’s side came from behind to salvage a late draw in normal time thanks toBukayo SakabeforeTrent Alexander-Arnoldcapped a perfect s...

10/07/2024

Jack Grealish has not been at Euro 2024, with the England winger having a summer off instead. https://pocotua.com/jack-grealish-has-not-been-at-euro-2024-with-the-england-winger-having-a-summer-off-instead/ The Manchester City star failed t

The Manchester City star failed to make it into Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad despite having been a key player previously. The formerAston Villaplaymaker was part of the initial 33-man provisional squad ahead of the tournament in Germany. He even played in a friendly against Bosnia at St James' Pa...

10/07/2024

West Ham remain in talks with Southampton over a move for defender Kyle Walker-Peters, understands. https://pocotua.com/west-ham-remain-in-talks-with-southampton-over-a-move-for-defender-kyle-walker-peters-understands/ The Saints have asked the Hammers

The Saints have asked the Hammers for £10million plus midfielder Flynn Downes for England international Walker-Peters, who is into the final year of his contract. Saints have already sourced Walker-Peters' replacement with Japanese right-back Yukinari Sugawara undergoing a medical ahead of a move f...

10/07/2024

Manchester United are waiting for their first league title since 2013, but there's another crown they currently have - not that fans will be pleased. https://pocotua.com/manchester-united-are-waiting-for-their-first-league-title-since-2013-but-theres-another-crown-they-currently-have-not-that-fans-will-be-pleased/ Transfer prices have skyrocketed in

Transfer prices have skyrocketed in recent years to the point where it is commonplace to see £100million-plus deals conducted on a yearly basis. As one of the richest clubs in the world, United have signed some of the biggest players around - but also for the biggest fees. However, getting them out...

10/07/2024

Arsenal's William Saliba was spared a brutal tearing apart by French newspaper L'Equipe and their notoriously savage player ratings. https://pocotua.com/arsenals-william-saliba-was-spared-a-brutal-tearing-apart-by-french-newspaper-lequipe-and-their-notoriously-savage-player-ratings/ However, talisman Kylian Mbappe w

However, talisman Kylian Mbappe was lambasted for his performance against Spain as France crashed out of Euro 2024 at the semi-final stage. Saliba did well to hold his own, with theArsenalstar looking like a rock at the back against Spain's three-pronged attack ofLamine Yamal,Alvaro Morataand Nico W...

10/07/2024

Marc Cucurella was booed every time he touched the ball during Spain's Euro 2024 semi-final win over France. https://pocotua.com/marc-cucurella-was-booed-every-time-he-touched-the-ball-during-spains-euro-2024-semi-final-win-over-france-2/ The Chelsea star was mercilessly

The Chelsea star was mercilessly jeered by the crowd at Munich's Allianz Arena on Tuesday night, as Spain reached the final with a 2-1 victory. The reason why he was booed so loudly? That was because of what happened in the quarter-final againstGermany. There were German fans in the crowd who had pe...

10/07/2024

Arsenal have seen a bid for Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley rejected. https://pocotua.com/arsenal-have-seen-a-bid-for-wolves-goalkeeper-dan-bentley-rejected/ The Gunners are keen on signing a

The Gunners are keen on signing a new goalkeeper just days after bringing in David Raya on a permanent deal from Brentford. WithAaron Ramsdalealready at the Emirates as a back-up,Mikel Artetais keen on an English third-choice option. Many clubs have enacted the same policy, includingManchester Unite...

10/07/2024

Manchester United are taking a huge loss on Donny van de Beek as he has agreed to join Girona on a permanent basis. https://pocotua.com/manchester-united-are-taking-a-huge-loss-on-donny-van-de-beek-as-he-has-agreed-to-join-girona-on-a-permanent-basis/ The Dutch midfielder will move the

The Dutch midfielder will move the LaLiga club in a deal worth an initial €500,000 . Girona will be playing in next year's Champions League after Manchester City - their parent club -were granted permission to play in the same competitionas the Spanish side. Add-ons could bring the fee for the 27-...

10/07/2024

Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are to leave the club after three years. https://pocotua.com/newcastle-united-co-owners-amanda-staveley-and-mehrdad-ghodoussi-are-to-leave-the-club-after-three-years/ Stavelely played a pivotal role in

Stavelely played a pivotal role in orchestrating the Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) takeover of the Premier League club back in 2021. PIF purchased an 80 per cent stake of Newcastle fromMike Ashleyfor £300million. As part of that deal, Staveley and husband Ghodoussi acquired a 10 per cent sta...

10/07/2024

Marc Cucurella was booed every time he touched the ball during Spain's Euro 2024 semi-final win over France. https://pocotua.com/marc-cucurella-was-booed-every-time-he-touched-the-ball-during-spains-euro-2024-semi-final-win-over-france/ The Chelsea star was mercilessly

The Chelsea star was mercilessly jeered by the crowd at Munich's Allianz Arena on Tuesday night, as Spain reached the final with a 2-1 victory. The reason why he was booed so loudly? That was because of what happened in the quarter-final againstGermany. There were German fans in the crowd who had pe...

10/07/2024

Gareth Southgate is expected to restore Marc Guehi to his England starting XI for the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands. https://pocotua.com/gareth-southgate-is-expected-to-restore-marc-guehi-to-his-england-starting-xi-for-the-euro-2024-semi-final-against-the-netherlands/ The Crystal Palace defender is in l

The Crystal Palace defender is in line to replace Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa after serving a one-match ban and missing the dramatic penalty shootout victory over Switzerland in the last 16. England have yet to hit top gear duringEuro 2024, but Southgate has been resistant to make too many alterations....

10/07/2024

Ipswich Town have begun building their Premier League line-up ahead of their top flight return. https://pocotua.com/ipswich-town-have-begun-building-their-premier-league-line-up-ahead-of-their-top-flight-return/ The Tractor Boys finished runners-u

The Tractor Boys finished runners-up in the Championship to Leicester City last season, sealing back-to-back promotion from League One all the way up to the Premier League. It’ll be the first time the Suffolk outfit will be playing Premier League football since 2002, back in the days of Matt Holla...

10/07/2024

Lamine Yamal had the last laugh as he made Adrien Rabiot eat his words in Germany. https://pocotua.com/lamine-yamal-had-the-last-laugh-as-he-made-adrien-rabiot-eat-his-words-in-germany-2/ The 16-year-old netted a stunning s

The 16-year-old netted a stunning strike from 25 yards to help Spain secure their spot in the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win over Rabiot's France. Ahead of the semi-final clash, midfielder Rabiot looked to get into the head of theBarcelonawonderkid by suggesting he would need to do more to help Spai...

10/07/2024

Lamine Yamal had the last laugh as he made Adrien Rabiot eat his words in Germany. https://pocotua.com/lamine-yamal-had-the-last-laugh-as-he-made-adrien-rabiot-eat-his-words-in-germany/ The 16-year-old netted a stunning s

The 16-year-old netted a stunning strike from 25 yards to help Spain secure their spot in the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win over Rabiot's France. Ahead of the semi-final clash, midfielder Rabiot looked to get into the head of theBarcelonawonderkid by suggesting he would need to do more to help Spai...

09/07/2024

Spain's Nico Williams has been earning rave reviews for his performances at Euro 2024 - but none more so than from his brother Inaki. https://pocotua.com/spains-nico-williams-has-been-earning-rave-reviews-for-his-performances-at-euro-2024-but-none-more-so-than-from-his-brother-inaki/ The Athletic Bilbao duo enjoyed a h