Sergio Ramos has once again left Sevilla, his departure announced by the La Liga club in June. This marks the end of Ramos’ second stint with the team, helping Sevilla secure a 14th-place finish. Despite the Rojiblancos’ desire to retain him, the 38-year-old chose to move on mainly due to the club’s challenging sporting and institutional circumstances. Ramos‘ illustrious career …
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Ex-Man United star Evra handed 12 month suspended prison sentence
Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence for abandoning his family according to Le Parisien. Le Parisien report that Evra’s sentence is suspended for two years, but he’s been ordered to pay his wife €4,000 for moral damages and €2,000 for legal costs. The report adds that the former France international is said …
Read More »Yasir Al-Rumayyan releases Newcastle United statement alongside Amanda Staveley
Newcastle United have tonight confirmed changes to the club’s ownership structure, announcing that Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi leave St James’ Park after selling their remaining shares to the PIF and Reuben Brothers. Following the announcement, the club have released quotes from Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Staveley herself, who’ve both reacted to the news and discussed what will happen moving …
Read More »NBC Sports releases plans for Olympics soccer TV coverage
NBC Sports is diving straight into its soccer coverage during the Paris Olympics. NBCUniversal, which includes Telemundo Deportes and Peacock, is preparing for its most comprehensive coverage of the Olympics ever. For English-language audiences, much of that centers around Peacock, the broadcaster’s streaming service. With the development of streaming, fans can expect to see every single Olympic event on Peacock. …
Read More »Haaland, Palmer set FPL records ahead of 2024/25 season
Official Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player prices are starting to be revealed ahead of the 2024/25 season. FPL is the English top flight’s free-to-play fantasy soccer game operated by the Premier League. Launched over 20 years ago, the game is now being played by over 11 million soccer fans across the globe. As a result, […] Official Fantasy Premier League …
Read More »The key battles ahead of Spain v England
England have made it to back-to-back finals ahead of the Euro 2024 showpiece but Spain still stand in the way of a first major trophy since 1966. It is the first major final on foreign soil for the Three Lions but those players and more importantly, Gareth Southgate cannot get carried away just yet. Spain have been the team of …
Read More »Official statement on Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi and ownership structure
Newcastle United have released an official statement on the club’s ownership structure, confirming that Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are leaving the club. In a Friday night announcement, Newcastle have confirmed that PIF and RB Sports & Media (Reuben brothers) will now acquire PCP Capital Partners’ (Amanda Staveley) shareholding in the club. Newcastle also announce that Staveley will now step …
Read More »Jadon Sancho returns to Manchester United pre-season training
Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester United training after face to face talks with Erik ten Hag, with the pair both agreeing to move on following their disagreement last season. United signed Sancho from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund for £73m in 2021, but he hasn’t played for the club since last August. The winger was exiled from the first team …
Read More »Arsenal is leading Juventus in the race for Spanish midfielder
Mikel Merino has been one of Spain’s heroes at Euro 2024 as La Roja bids to win the title this Sunday. Spain has been the best team at the Euros, and they will face England in the final this weekend. The Spaniards may not have reached the final if Merino had not scored at least one crucial goal. He is …
Read More »Serie A and Italy risk UEFA and FIFA exclusion for bizarre reason
Italian soccer and Serie A are teetering on the brink of a crisis that could see them excluded from FIFA and UEFA competitions following the approval of a controversial amendment. Despite warnings from the highest levels of international soccer, the Italian government passed the amendment with significant changes. However, the threat remains as the amendment is a potential breach of …
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