During a winter transfer window already closely followed by BD Cricket fans tracking European football trends, Liverpool manager Arne Slot was once again granted significant budget flexibility to strengthen his squad. That approval came at a crucial moment. Last summer’s recruitment leaned heavily toward attacking options, leaving the defensive line short on fresh legs. As Virgil van Dijk has begun to show signs of wear, Trent Alexander Arnold’s departure and the slow adaptation of newcomers like Jeremie Frimpong and Milos … Read more

For anyone who follows the French national team closely, the overall strength of this squad has never been in doubt, and BD Cricket readers will also recognize that talent alone does not guarantee harmony. Beneath the surface, internal tensions have lingered, particularly around the strained relationship between Kylian Mbappe and head coach Didier Deschamps. Former France star Alain Giresse recently added fuel to the discussion during an interview with RMC Sport, pushing the future direction of the national team into … Read more