Manchester City’s court case, which was brought against the Premier League’s hastily written Associated Party Transaction (APT) sponsorship rules, has resulted in both sides claiming a victory. A slew of articles and features released on Monday 7 October issued varying degrees of victory for each side, with the Twitter/X accounts of sports journalists across the land doing the same. The …

Arsenal are optimistic about Martin Odegaard’s return from injury and hope that the midfielder will be able to return at the end of the month. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the Gunners are hoping that the Arsenal captain can play some part for them in their big Premier League clash against Liverpool on October 27th. The midfielder suffered a long …

October 7 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to combat match fixing in the Asian region. The agreement comes just four weeks after the Chinese FA banned 43 people, including 38 players and five club officials for life following a two-year investigation into match fixing. …

Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images. Anthony Gordon committed his long-term future to Newcastle United by recently signing a contract extension. The 23-year-old England international agreed to extend his stay at St. James’ Park and penned a new long-term deal, doubling his salary. The winger’s new deal came just weeks after he came close to joining Liverpool. Wanted by Arne Slot, …

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta, one of football’s greatest midfield maestros, has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. Known for his vision, composure, and exceptional passing, Iniesta leaves behind a legacy that has inspired countless fans and players around the world. Iniesta’s illustrious career is highlighted by his …

The official Juventus website provided us with the most interesting stats and facts recorded in the aftermath of yesterday’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari. Dusan Vlahovic broke the deadlock early on with a precise spot-kick, thus extending his terrific run against the Sardanians. The Serbian is becoming a true bogeyman for the Isolani, bagging seven goals in 10 appearances against them. …

Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images. Liverpool have multiple players who are facing uncertain futures. Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and captain Virgil Van Dijk are all out of contract at the end of the season. Although the trio remain heavily linked with summer exits, including Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid to replace the recently injured Dani Carvajal, Liverpool are believed to want …

Sunday’s victory over the Washington Spirit ensured the Orlando Pride won the 2024 NWSL Shield. This regular-season award goes to the team who finishes with the best record in the league. It is the equivalent to the MLS Supporters’ Shield, which Inter Miami and Lionel Messi recently claimed for the first time in their history. Likewise, it is the first …

Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images. Virgil Van Dijk will be out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season. The 33-year-old has just nine months left on his £220,000-per week deal and remains a candidate to leave Anfield in the coming windows. Van Dijk is not the important player who is facing free agency with Mo Salah and …

October 7 – French international Paul Pogba, once the golden boy of his country’s midfield but whose career took a dramatic downward turn, says his “nightmare is over” after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Pogba, who is under contract with Juventus until 2026, will be able to …