The 2023-24 Premier League season is drawing to a close and the annual awards are due to be decided ahead of the closing fixtures on 19 May. Eight of the division’s top stars have been nominated for the coveted Player of the Season prize but there are some notable absences from the list. Check out our other stories here: Vinicius Junior …
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Howe drops new transfer hint and questions FFP rules restricting Saudi owners
Eddie Howe has hinted that Newcastle will continue to sign “up-and-coming” talents who they can develop into superstars, explaining why these players fit his style perfectly. Speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap, Howe revealed that young players with the potential to grow are not only more affordable in the world of FFP, but easier to mold into his style …
Read More »Union sign Cavan Sullivan to record homegrown deal
The Philadelphia Union have officially made their youngest signing in franchise history. Cavan Sullivan signed an MLS-record homegrown contract with the club, Philadelphia announced Thursday. The 14-year-old’s contract will run through the 2028 MLS season. Sullivan will then reportedly join European giants Manchester City when he turns 18-years-old. The Union could receive up to a $5 million transfer fee for …
Read More »Norwich City defender arrested just days before crucial promotion playoff match
Norwich City defender Shane Duffy has found himself in hot water just days before the club’s crucial promotion playoff match after being arrested and charged for drink driving. According to BBC, the incident occurred on Monday night when Duffy was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Queen’s Road, Hethersett. Following the crash, the Irish defender was arrested on suspicion of …
Read More »LaLiga continue gender equality outreach in Africa with Kenya project backed by 22 football scholarships
May 9 – La Liga and FUNDACION LALIGA have launched a project in Kenya that will provide scholarships and football training to ‘empower’ young girls. Following its commitment to gender equality and social empowerment in Cameroon, La Liga has turned its attention to Kenya by launching a similar project in the Kibera Slums, in the Kenyan Capital of Nairobi. The …
Read More »CPL goes on tour with Vancouver vs Cavalry to showcase the league in Kelowna
May 9 – The Canadian Premier League has launched the ‘On Tour’ series in an effort to expand the League to new communities across Canada’s vast coast-to-coast area. The event will make its debut next month as two CPL teams, Vancouver FC and Cavalry FC, travel to Kelowna, British Columbia, for their CPL clash on June 16 at the Apple …
Read More »Flawed genius Thomas Tuchel wants Premier League return
Bayern Munich crashed out of the Champions League Wednesday night against Real Madrid in controversial fashion. VAR, however, was not exactly the source of contention in the latter stages of the game. Instead, human error marred the massive match. The assistant official and match referee on the pitch both made mistakes in potentially disallowing an equalizing goal from Matthijs de …
Read More »Vfb Stuttgart to carry Bundesliga banner for pre-season Japan Tour series
May 9 – VfB Stuttgart will play their pre-season in Japan as the latest German club to take part in the Bundesliga Japan Tour series jointly organised between the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and SKY PerfecTV! – the broadcast partner of the Bundesliga in Japan. The club, who have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, are the third …
Read More »Vinicius Junior focused on Real Madrid amid Ballon d’Or claims
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has dismissed claims that he is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after helping steer the club into another Champions League final. Los Blancos will have the chance to win their 15th UCL title if they can beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on 1 June and they qualified for the event in typical Madrid …
Read More »Just in: Barcelona secure first summer signing as midfielder signs pre-contract
In a huge update, journalist Gaston Edul is claiming that Guido Rodriguez is all set to sign for FC Barcelona in the summer transfer window. As per the update, the Real Betis and Argentina midfielder has already signed a pre-contract with the Blaugrana and will arrive at the club in July as a free agent. Guido, 30, has been a …
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