Club News September 5, 2024 – 3:00 pm Nicolo Fagioli was banned for seven months last season after violating betting regulations as a Juventus player. The midfielder spent much of the season on the sidelines, only returning towards the end of the campaign, with the club offering him significant …

The Bills have released their depth chart for week 1 of the NFL season, with Damar Hamlin listed as starting safety for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest in 2023. Damar Hamlin Returns As Starter Damar Hamlin has endured a tough road to recovery over the past year, with the Bills safety slowly making his return to action …

Noni Madueke has given a glowing assessment of Lee Carsley’s credentials ahead of his first game in interim charge of England. Carsley was appointed following the resignation of Gareth Southgate in July and, although it is a temporary move for now, it is thought a strong series of results would put him in the frame to take over on a …

September 5 – Telecoms provider Earthlink has become an Official Regional Partner for the AFC’s 2026 World Cup qulaifiers which kick off on September 5, 2024 and run until November 2025. The AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 sponsorship encompasses key matches in Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine and Kuwait. Earthlink is Iraq’s biggest internet provider and in particular will …

Even after the closure of the transfer window, West Ham United’s transfer business has still not finished. The Hammers are looking at the free agent market to make more signings to strengthen Julen Lopetegui’s squad this summer. The position they are particularly keen to bolster is the central defensive position. Despite signing Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo this summer and …

September 5 – Spanish club Valencia have announced they will introduce ‘dynamic ticket pricing’ for home matches. The club’s ticket website says: “One of the new features for the 2024/25 season is the implementation of dynamic prices when purchasing tickets. Following the global trend established for shows, sporting events and entertainment, Valencia CF will use this practice that has the …

September 5 – The summer transfer window has once again showcased the financial powerhouses of European and global football, as clubs combined for a total spend of $6.45 billion.  Despite the decline in spending from last season, the number of transfers reached a new record high, with more than 12,000 transfers in men’s and women’s professional football combined over the …

The San Francisco Giants have agreed a contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman, who signs for $151million over the next six years. Matt Chapman Contract Extension Matt Chapman has agreed to a six year, $151million contract with the San Francisco Giants, just months after agreeing to a new deal in the Bay area. Chapman’s deal is from 2025 and …

One of the Leicester City players could leave the club even after the closure of the Premier League transfer window. Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare is attracting interest from Turkish club Galatasaray, who are keen on signing the defensive midfielder, according to Football Insider. The Turkish transfer window is open till the 13th of September, which makes it possible for them …

September 5 – In a new report, world players union Fifpro spotlighted the demands on Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez (now Atlético Madrid) and Erling Haaland to back their legal arguments in lawsuits against FIFA over the packed calendar and the addition of next year’s Club World Cup.  On Thursday, Fifpro published their annual Player Workload Monitoring report that surveyed about …