May 21 – Saudi Arabia is continuing its football outreach with the most recent event being a 5-day women’s football development workshop that brought together coaches from Africa and Saudi Arabia. In May 2023 the Saudi Arabian FA signed a memorandum of understanding with Africa’s regional governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The cooperation and development agreement is for …
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Flamengo set to agree doubling of Pixbet sponsorship
May 21 – Brazilian giants Flamengo are closing in on the renewal of their partnership with bookmaker Pixbet in what will be the club’s biggest-ever sponsorship. On Thursday, the club council will vote on a renewal of Flamengo’s agreement. To date, Pixbet paid R$85 million ($17 million) per year to be Flamengo’s title sponsor but under the new deal, the …
Read More »Gareth Southgate admits Luke Shaw a “long shot” to make England squad
Gareth Southgate has named his provisional 33-man England squad for Euro 2024 ahead of this summer’s tournament in Germany and it included Man United’s Luke Shaw, but the Three Lions boss has admitted that the defender is a “long shot” to make the final squad. The left-back’s season has been severely disrupted by muscle injuries, with the 28-year-old missing the …
Read More »Barcelona veteran has another offer if club opts against renewal
Barcelona are trying to sort out their squad ahead of next season, which means deciding the futures of several players who are not immediately regular starters or crucial to the side. This list includes a certain Sergi Roberto, who is out of a contract in the summer. The current captain of the side, the Spaniard is far from the first …
Read More »Haji Wright providing “great option” for USMNT in winger role
The U.S. men’s national team have four viable strikers on its roster heading into June’s pair of home friendlies vs. Colombia and Brazil, but one of them is set to see more of a wide role in Gregg Berhalter’s plans this summer. Haji Wright is coming off a sensational first season with Coventry City in the EFL Championship, helping the …
Read More »Everton star Jordan Pickford issues future update amid Chelsea rumours
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has hinted that he will stay at Goodison Park next season. The 30-year-old goalkeeper has been linked with a move away from the club due to Everton’s poor financial situation. The England international is reportedly being eyed for a move by Chelsea, according to Football Insider. The west London club want to sign an …
Read More »Juventus aiming to lock down Camiaso with improved contract amidst Aston Villa interest
Juventus will be looking to ward off Aston Villa by offering Andrea Cambiaso a new contract that includes better terms. The Bianconeri signed the Italian wingback in the summer of 2022 following his breakthrough campaign at Genoa. They instantly sent him on loan to Bologna where he managed to develop his game under the guidance of Thiago Motta. Last summer, …
Read More »Southgate reflects on ‘complicated’ selection
Gareth Southgate remained philosophical about the injury concerns which are hanging over the England camp as they prepare for the European Championships. Southgate named a provisional squad of 33 players – including a dozen who have two or fewer caps for England – with many of them insurance against injuries in the camp being worse than currently feared. Check out …
Read More »Lewandowski’s goal vs Rayo Vallecano to cost Barcelona €1.25 million
Barcelona’s win over Rayo Vallecano at the weekend was special for a number of reasons, the most important being that it secured the team’s second place in the league standings. A Pedri brace after coming off the bench helped the team to a 3-0 win on the night, but it was Robert Lewandowski’s early opener that handed the team the …
Read More »Phillips celebrates title win in Man City dressing room
West Ham’s on-loan midfielder Kalvin Phillips joined his Manchester City teammates in their dressing room celebrations as they celebrated winning the Premier League title at the weekend. Man City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the season to ensure Arsenal couldn’t overtake them, with Pep Guardiola’s side making history by winning a fourth …
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