October 9 – The Belgian Pro League has announced a series of major technological investments aimed at boosting its position in European football, with innovations focused on semi-automated offside technology, advanced data collection across all levels of the game, and precision limb-tracking.  These developments, set to be introduced in the 2025 season, will aim to elevate the league’s tactical analysis, …

Italian refereeing has been under intense scrutiny following a weekend of contentious decisions in Serie A. Gianluca Rocchi, the referee designator for the league, expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating in the recent matches. He further revealed that new solutions, such as a VAR challenge system, are being considered to improve the accuracy of decision-making. The latest round of Serie …

In five games this season, the Las Vegas Raiders are 2-3. This is Antonio Pierce’s first full season as head coach. Heading into Week 6, the Raiders have several problems they are dealing with. First, WR Davante Adams has requested a trade from the team. He is out again in Week 6 vs. the Steelers due to a hamstring injury.  …

John Stones will captain England for the very first time in the Nations League clash with Greece on Thursday while Harry Kane is set to miss the game, interim manager Lee Carsley has announced.  Kane has been a doubt for the game at Wembley after suffering a leg injury while playing for Bayern Munich on Sunday and has been training …

According to Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is keen to join Bayern Munich next summer. Wirtz, as one of the most valued young playmakers in Europe at the moment, is on the wish list of practically every big club around the continent. Real Madrid are said to be keeping an eye on developments, as are Manchester City and …

Teun Koopmeiners has suffered a broken rib, an injury similar to one that Manuel Locatelli struggled with previously. This latest setback is a significant blow to Juventus, which has already been dealing with a string of injuries in recent weeks. Koopmeiners withdrew from the Netherlands national team after being substituted in Juventus’ last match. The last thing the Bianconeri want …

Borussia Dortmund has officially posted record revenue for the most recent financial year. The Bundesliga club recently claimed that they reached a turnover of $676 million. This particular figure marks a 24% increase compared to the previous campaign. The impressive revenue number was boosted directly due to the team’s appearance in the 2024 UEFA Champions League final. Dortmund eventually lost …

After a win on the road vs. Seattle in Week 5, the Giants are 2-3 on the season. Besides a Week 1 loss to the Vikings, the Giants have been competitive in every game. This past offseason, the Giants parted ways with long-time defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.  To replace him, the Giants hired former Titans defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. Despite …

October 9 – FIFA has appointed Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb as its new head of women’s refereeing. Steinhaus-Webb, a German native, takes up the job after holding the same role in the English game. A former FIFA referee, she enjoyed an influential career that saw her become the first woman to take charge of a final at the Women’s World Cup and the …

In a major positive update, journalist Santi Ovalle reports that Barcelona midfielder Gavi has come back ‘stronger than ever’ following his extended injury layoff and is eager to get back to playing. The La Masia midfield sensation, who is seen as a future club captain within Barça, has been out since November last year due to an ACL injury, but …