Genoa fans are set to boycott their match against Juventus this weekend as the Bianconeri look to get back to winning. Genoa has a strong Ultra who take their support with them wherever the team goes to play. Their players will want to feed off their energy any time, and that will be helpful as they face Juve. However, Calciomercato …
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This weekend in the Premier League, there is a heavily abbreviated schedule available because of the FA Cup. With six teams from the English top flight competing in the FA Cup quarterfinals this weekend, there are just four games in the Premier League. Yet, that still features games with significance in the relegation race and the hunt for the top …
Read More »Leeds send official bid to sign 26-year-old wing-back
According to recent reports, Leeds United have identified Fenerbahce’s Bright Osayi-Samuel as a top summer target. Several reports claim the Whites have submitted a £7 million offer for the Nigerian wing-back in preparation for the summer transfer window opening. More Stories / Latest News Described as an explosive wing-back, capable of playing as a traditional full-back, …
Read More »Le Graet sues French sports minister Oudea-Castera over harassment comments
March 15 – French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, who is spearheading the organisation of this summer’s Paris Olympics, has been placed under investigation for defamation. Prosecutors say the investigation resulted from a complaint by former French FA president Noel Le Graet, who quit his post in February 2023 following allegations of harassment despite saying he had done nothing wrong. Weeks …
Read More »Europe’s sponsorship market hits €30.9bn record
March 15 – European sponsorship has surged to €30.9 billion, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest research by the European Sponsorship Association (ESA) in collaboration with Nielsen Sports. The 2024 ESA Sponsorship Market Overview shows a 6.2% increase over the past year, up from €29.05, and surpassing the previous record of €30.69 billion set in 2019. …
Read More »Everton can’t score goals for toffee
March 15 – As Roma, Inter Milan and Arsenal are the three most lethal teams when it comes to taking goal chances in Europe’s Big 5 leagues. Everton are the most profligate in the Premier League. Manchester United, who had been similarly suffering before summer signing Rasmus Hojlund broke into goalscoring form, sit second-bottom in the ranking. The ranking comes …
Read More »Norwegian club to lobby at federation AGM for boycott of Saudi Arabia 2034
March 15 – Norwegian club Frederikstad have voted to pressure their national federation to boycott the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia that FIFA is expected to award to the Arab Kingdom this year because there are no other bidding candidates. Norwegian fans have mobilised again to put the hosting of the World Cup by countries with a tainted human …
Read More »18-year-old Jayden Danns signs new long-term deal with Liverpool
Jayden Danns has committed his future to Liverpool by signing a new long-term contract with the Premier League club. Backtrack two months ago and most fans would not know who the 18-year-old was, but the last month and a bit has been special for the forward. Liverpool experienced an injury crisis at the start of 2024 and that led to several …
Read More »Jamaican presidential battle stays nasty as Ricketts and Anderson head into Sunday’s election
March 15 – The Jamaican Football Federation (JFF) will hold the postponed election for president on Sunday (March 17), with incumbent Michael Ricketts going head-head with challenger Raymond Anderson, currently the JFF’s first vice-president. Rickets took over as JFF president in 2017 but his reign has at times been controversial locally. His men’s team have qualified for the final four of …
Read More »Barcelona captain opens up on the prospect of facing Mbappe and Dembele
After securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals by defeating Napoli in the previous round, Barcelona learned their opponent earlier today. As fate would have it, PSG and Barcelona have been drawn to play each other in the final eight of the Champions League. The two sides have locked horns a number of times over the years, and …
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