July 29 – The Croatian Football Association (HNS) and the Chinese National Football Academy have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement covers the exchange of knowledge, training methods, and development of young players, but also new technologies in football and the construction of football infrastructure. The Croatians have embarked on an upgrade programme of all their domestic football training and …
Read More »Monthly Archives: July 2024
Saudi’s release early plans for 92,000-capacity Riyadh Stadium for 2034 World Cup
July 29 – Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build a 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh to stage major sporting events with a decision on its 2034 World Cup bid due this year. On Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the Saudi Sports Ministry had released designs for the King Salman Stadium, a venue that would serve as the …
Read More »Chiesa turns down Turkish interest in favor of EPL move – Spurs remain on his trail
Juventus winger Federico Chiesa has reportedly rejected an approach from Turkiye, opting to await a proposal from the Premier League. The 26-year-old is tipped to leave the club this summer, as the management has no intention of keeping him around with an expiring contract. Moreover, new Juventus coach Thiago Motta deems the Italian to be inapt for his style of …
Read More »Hammers reach agreement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka
West Ham United have started their transfer business smartly this summer. After the departure of David Moyes and the arrival of new manager Julen Lopetegui, the Hammers have been actively looking to strengthen their squad. They have added Max Kilman, Max Guilherme and Wes Foderingham to their squad so far and now they are edging closer to completing the signing …
Read More »Mexican hotel shooting forces Concacaf to move U-20 Championship venues and teams
July 26 – Concacaf has changed its match schedule and venues for the on-going Men’s U-20 Championships in Mexico after a police officer was murdered outside a team hotel in the city of Celaya. The relocation sees Group A teams – United States, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Jamaica – move to León where the final group games will be played …
Read More »London Mayor has no issue sending capital’s top clubs overseas to play Premier League
July 29 – The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has caused a major stir for saying he believes Premier League fixtures being played abroad is inevitable. Speaking on a podcast, Khan said: “I think that’s the way it’s going. We’ve seen some other leagues across Europe have some of their competitive games held elsewhere.” “All 32 NFL teams have now played in London …
Read More »Tigre vs Deportivo Riestra Prediction: Team to Win, Form
The Argentine Primera Division match between Tigre and Deportivo Riestra is set to take place at the Estadio Jose Dellagiovanna. Both teams are eager to secure vital points as they navigate the current season, with each side experiencing varied form and challenges. Recent Form Tigre Tigre, managed by Sebastian Dominguez, are currently striving for consistency. They have managed to gather …
Read More »Exclusive: 2 in, 2 out – Man United working on two transfers while Red Devils duo could leave
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich’s Moroccan right-back Noussair Mazraoui and also remain in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt. CaughtOffside understands that Man Utd and Bayern are close to agreeing on a price of €25m for Mazraoui and that the transfer of the Morocco international is now considered likely to be completed later this week. Mazraoui …
Read More »Manchester United leaning towards leaving Old Trafford and building new 100,000 capacity stadium
Manchester United are edging towards building a new stadium adjacent to Old Trafford at a cost of around £2billion. A stadium taskforce, created by minority owner Jim Ratcliffe and chaired by Sebastian Coe, has met four times with the brief of determining whether the club should redevelop the existing stadium or move. And while no definitive decision has been made …
Read More »Chelsea medical in London today
Chelsea reportedly have a medical scheduled today for exciting young defender Aaron Anselmino, who is edging closer to finalising his transfer from Boca Juniors to Stamford Bridge. The Argentine looks like a huge prospect for the future and yet another smart long-term signing for this Blues project as Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali build for the future. Anselmino looks like …
Read More »