August 27 – Manchester City and EA Sports have agreed a multi-year renewal of their partnership, first signed in 2011, and now going into its fifth term. It is a partnership that has evolved into more than just image rights over the years to embrace a pro e-sports team as well as separate content generation. The base of the partnership …
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Aston reach agreement in principle for Feyenoord’s Lutsharel Geertruida
Aston Villa have agreed a deal in principle worth £35m for Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida according to reports. Villa have been busy this summer as they look to prepare their squad for Champions League football and have made a number of new signings including the likes of Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana. Unai Emery’s men have also lost Douglas Luiz …
Read More »Dani Olmo 9.0, Lamine Yamal 8.5 | Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona: Player ratings
Barcelona took on Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecas late on Tuesday night aiming for their third win of the season. More importantly, the Blaugrana were tasked with breaking the curse of the stadium for they were without a win at Vallecas in three games. Hansi Flick did not make overt changes to his starting lineup on the night despite …
Read More »Joao Cancelo leaves complicated legacy at Manchester City
Legacy in soccer is often associated with how wonderful a player has served a club. Those who reach the heights of success develop their version of a legacy within a club. In the case of Joao Cancelo and his time at Manchester City, it is a mixed bag of emotions. The Premier League ultimately says goodbye to a Portuguese international …
Read More »The Arizona Cardinals have released QB Desmond Ridder
In each of their last two seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have finished 4-13. Starting QB Kyler Murray has missed time due to injury. He played 11 games in 2022 and eight games in 2023. The former first-overall pick is healthy heading into year six and the team drafted him a brand new WR1. Marvin Harrison Jr. is going to be …
Read More »Liverpool ready to offer four-year deal to Juventus’ Federico Chiesa
Liverpool are ready to advance on their interest in Juventus star Federico Chiesa and are working on trying to get the transfer completed before the transfer window shuts this week. It was reported on Monday by Fabrizio Romano that Liverpool had made an initial approach for the Italian winger to enquire about what it would take to get a deal …
Read More »Concacaf takes mentorship programme on the road with mission to improve sustainability and governance
August 27 – Concacaf has just completed the latest of its Executive Mentorship Program (EMP) workshops in Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Launched in 2019 to as part of the One Concacaf programme brought in by president Victor Montagliani, the aim is to provide support and increase opportunity for all of the confederation’s 41 members through. …
Read More »Journalist says Juventus have now been unmasked
At the start of the season, there was considerable uncertainty surrounding Juventus, and Bianconeri fans were unsure what to expect from their team. With a new manager at the helm, there were doubts about whether his strong decisions would prove successful or backfire. However, after just two games, it’s becoming clearer how well this team might perform. In the transfer …
Read More »Newcastle consider move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi
Newcastle are considering a move for Chelsea’s Axel Disasi according to The Athletic as their pursuit of Marc Guehi has seemingly stalled. It’s been a quiet summer for the Magpies who have four points from their opening two games and they are yet to bring in what would be considered a marquee signing. Eddie Howe’s side have identified England international …
Read More »Liverpool complete the signing of Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili
Liverpool have announced the signing of goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia but the 23-year-old will not play for the Reds until the 2025/26 campaign. The Premier League club have been monitoring Mamardashvili’s progress for several seasons and this summer decided to make their move to get the jump on the rest of Europe’s big clubs. According to The Athletic, the …
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