As they creep into the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona are completely focused on this season before one of the most hectic summers starts to unfold for them. Of course, the club want to return to financial equilibrium by offloading players and bringing in replacements, especially in concerning positions like holding midfield and left-wing. However, the top priority …
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“They owe £190m” – Alan Brazil stunned at Leeds United’s financial news
Leeds United recently published their accounts for the 2022/23 season. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire broke down the Whites’ finances. TalkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil reacted to the financial situation of Leeds United. On April 10, the financial report for the 2022/23 season of the Whites was unveiled, revealing a £33.7 million deficit in the wake of their descent from the …
Read More »New uncertainty in Everton takeover as 777 request further time
American firm 777 Partners has requested further time to finalize the purchase of Everton. Thus, they have cast fresh doubt on their capacity to do so. The Miami company was aiming to finalize the drawn-out acquisition by week’s end; Premier League rules stipulate that two local businessmen, Andy Bell and George Downing, and MSP Sports Capital have to repay a …
Read More »Land bought in vain? Chelsea keep stadium alternatives open
After closing on an agreement to purchase property next to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea is still considering potential new stadium alternatives. On Thursday, the Blues will officially close the deal to acquire the Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions property. It is located next to Stamford Bridge. They look likely to rehabilitate their stadium on the present location of Stamford Bridge after purchasing …
Read More »Premier League will use Semi Automated Offside Technology from 2024/25
It’s taken the consistently bad application of VAR for the Premier League to finally allow a vote on Semi Automated Offside Technology. First used in the 2022 World Cup, the technology – in practice – has seemed so much more effective than the haphazard line drawing that the English top-flight have used to date. There are genuine question marks over …
Read More »Massimo Ambrosini reveals Juventus player Torino must fear
Juventus is gearing up to face Torino in Serie A this weekend in what promises to be an intense city derby between two clubs at different levels in Italian football. As the most successful neighbour, Juventus will be keen to secure all three points in this fixture. The Bianconeri have recently bounced back from a two-month period of poor performances …
Read More »Chet Holmgren is on pace to play all 82 games for the Thunder
With the second pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Thunder selected big man, Chet Holmgren. The 21-year-old was the #1 recruit in the high school class of 2021. Holmgren played one season collegiately at Gonzaga before declaring for the NBA Draft. Unfortunately, the start of Holmgren’s career in the pros was delayed. In late August of 2022, the team …
Read More »Raphael Varane ruled out for the next few weeks leaving Erik ten Hag with a defensive injury crisis
Raphael Varane will miss the next few weeks with a muscle injury leaving Manchester United in a defensive crisis. It is hoped that the World Cup winner will return to action before the end of the season, but his injury means Erik ten Hag will be without three centre backs for the next few matches including the FA Cup semi …
Read More »Barcelona president gave his players a ‘little treat’ following 2-3 win vs PSG
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is known to be quite an animated character, be it while traveling during games or press conferences he hosts. However, following the game vs PSG, it was noted that he was unusually calm. According to a report from AS, Laporta appeared to be rather discreet after Barcelona 2-3 win against PSG. He seemed calm, and did …
Read More »Liverpool ace Diogo Jota labelled as Reds’ best finisher above Mohamed Salah by Paul Merson
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has backed one Liverpool player to potentially make the difference in the race for the Premier League title. Diogo Jota has returned to full training, Jurgen Klopp has stated, after the Portuguese international was stretchered off in the game against Brentford back in February. With just seven games remaining, the Premier League title race is …
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