Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland are among the players to have posed for the first time in the 2024/25 Manchester City third kit. Designed by Puma, the burgundy kit with metallic gold trims represents “constant movement”, the reigning Premier League champions have said. Stars including Manuel Akanji, Mateo Kovacic, Jess Park and Ruben Dias also showed off the …
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Kitman Labs adds its data solutions to improving performance of Premier League match officials
July 25 – The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) group that officiates all Premier League matches has announced a new partnership with data analytics business Kitman Labs. The deal will provide match officials and performance support staff with access to a data and analytics platform designed to provide a real-time view of officiating personnel inclusive of performance, training and medical/health …
Read More »Saudi interest threatens Cancelo move to Barcelona
Manchester City have set a price tag of €30m for Portuguese right-back, Joao Cancelo, and that could see Barcelona out of the race to sign him this summer. The Catalans are angry with the Premier League club and have told City that they’ve raised the price tag already set for the player. Barca do want to complete the transfer, but …
Read More »When Ronaldinho sent Barcelona on their journey to greatness
At this point in Spanish football history, the ‘big three’ included not only Barcelona and Real Madrid, but Valencia also, who had previously won the Spanish Primera Division the previous campaign in 2004 and in 2002. Prior to the 2004-05 campaign Barca were arguably the third biggest power in that trio as they had not won the league since before …
Read More »Atalanta’s CEO appears to soften their stance on Koopmeiners transfer
Atalanta is softening its stance on the potential departure of Teun Koopmeiners this summer. The midfielder is the next player that Juventus is expected to add to their squad in this transfer window. The Bianconeri have been in fantastic form in the market so far and are now making some sales to raise funds to sign the Dutchman. Koopmeiners has …
Read More »Arsenal and Liverpool battling it out for €40m-rated winger
Arsenal and Liverpool remain interested in Borussia Dortmund winger, Donyell Malen. The 25-year-old Dutch winger has a release fee of about €40m and his current contract at Signal Iduna Park will expire in the summer of 2026. It’s not known whether either Premier League club will pay that figure or not, and that could make it tough for them to …
Read More »West Ham personal terms for Chelsea target; blew up Championship
West Ham appear to have taken the lead, thus far, when it comes to Crysencio Summerville’s future. The Hammers are, according to sources close to CaughtOffside, actively working on the deal in question. Despite reports suggesting other Premier League outfits are involved (namely, Chelsea), Leeds United have still only received a convincing approach from the Hammers so far. The Blues still haven’t …
Read More »Manchester City Slap Massive Price Tag On Wantaway Star Julian Alvarez
Premier League holders Manchester City have reportedly permitted Julian Alvarez to leave the club this summer. However, they will only approve his sale if they receive a massive £77 million ($99 million) bid — including add-ons — from prospective suitors. Manchester City have one of the most star-studded squads in the business. While this gives manager Pep Guardiola an abundance …
Read More »AFC and UN’s FFTG initiative jointly commit to sustainability goals
July 25 – The AFC, in collaboration with the United Nations’ (UN) Football For the Goals initiative (FFTG), yesterday completed a workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designed “to clear a path” to increased collaboration over the use of football to drive social change. The AFC became a member of the FFTG in October 2022, recognising the opportunity to become a …
Read More »West Ham given all clear to sign 32-year-old Barcelona star
West Ham United have made signings in most positions so far this summer. The Hammers have strengthened their creative department as well as their defensive line up. The arrival of new manager Julen Lopetegui at the club has given the fans hope of successful times ahead. The Hammers finished in the top half of the Premier League table last season …
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