A full weekend of Premier League action also brings the latest Fan Fest from NBC. Fans in Nashville will have the chance to see the NBC studio crew in person. With games like Manchester United-Liverpool and Brighton-Arsenal on the schedule, fans have some great opportunities. They will be able to watch these games with other Premier League fans. Also, they …
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Forget Lloyd Kelly: The Premier League bargain Newcastle could turn to this summer
For all the talk of Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly arriving on a free to beef up our left-sided options at the back, there’s another Premier League bargain waiting to be had this summer. That’s Tosin Adarabioyo, the Fulham centre-back who ticks so many boxes for a Newcastle squad crying out for defensive reinforcements. The former Man City talent is out of …
Read More »Rubiales says he is being persecuted for being a man
April 5 – Disgraced former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales remains defiant in the face of a possible prison sentence and suggests he’s being punished for being a man. Banned for three years by FIFA, Rubiales has consistently denied he sexually assaulted World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips unsolicited. Speaking in a television interview on Wednesday, he …
Read More »Leicester City eye the signing of Premier League striker in his prime
Leicester City are currently pushing hard to return to the Premier League and should they gain promotion over the coming weeks, a move for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah could be on the cards. The Foxes have led the Championship for the majority of the season but after a drop in form, Enzo Maresca’s side are now third in the League. But …
Read More »Barcelona receive massive financial boost with performances in the Champions League
After only fighting for domestic titles the last couple of seasons, Barcelona are finally in the run-in for the Champions League, pitched up against PSG for the quarter-finals of the competition. This is the farthest they have made it in the UCL under Xavi after succumbing to the Europa League the last two seasons. And even that did not go …
Read More »Eto’o says Cameroon sports ministry’s appointment of Brys is an illegal act
April 5 – The Cameroonian FA, Fecafoot, and its president Samuel Eto’o have rejected the appointment of national team manager Marc Brys by the sports ministry, claiming it breaks the law. Earlier this week, Cameroon’s sports ministry picked the Belgian as the new manager of the Indomitable Lions, but Fecafoot had no hand in or knowledge of the appointment, and …
Read More »Have money, can challenge. EPL moots ‘luxury tax’ fines as alternative to points deductions
April 5 – The English Premier League is reported to be discussing a new ‘luxury tax’ fine system instead of points deductions to punish clubs who breach financial rules. Both Nottingham Forest and Everton have been handed points deductions by independent commissions this season after being found guilty of breaching their permitted limit of losses over three years, thereby breaching profit and …
Read More »Man City vs Chelsea & Coventry vs Man United
The 2023-24 FA Cup is approaching its dramatic climax so we’ve taken a look at how to get hold of FA Cup tickets. Four teams remain and with the competition’s two semi-finals scheduled for later this month, fans of Manchester City, Chelsea, Coventry and Manchester United will all be hoping their team can reach May’s illustrious showpiece final at Wembley. …
Read More »Project 8 says it has 6 clubs signed for launch of women’s pro league in Canada
April 5 – Six clubs have applied to join the women’s professional soccer league in Canada providing the numbers required for launch in 2025. Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary had already been confirmed as the first three clubs while the newest teams will be announced in the coming weeks. The six applicants will require approval from Canada Soccer, the country’s governing …
Read More »Selection dilemma: Who should start on Barcelona’s left wing ahead of the Champions League clash against PSG?
Barcelona’s hopes of making something of this season were restored after the Catalans secured a win over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League second leg. For a team that thrives on confidence and relishes rhythm, the timing of that win could not be better, as Barcelona can face the remaining trials of the season with renewed ambitions. However, Barça’s mettle …
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