October 25 – On Thursday, FIFA, responding to its commitment in the US following legal action by sports marketer Relevent and LaLiga, has set up a working group to review its rules around allowing leagues to play matches outside their domestic markets. With a growing number of complaints over a congested international calendar FIFA is facing rebellion from players and …
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Hansi Flick keen to address one key vulnerability when Barcelona face Real Madrid
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will face his first-ever El Clasico this weekend when Real Madrid host his team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Barça go into the game high on confidence and morale after their thumping 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. However, manager Hansi Flick is eager to address one issue that he …
Read More »Jamie Carragher has told Arne Slot how Liverpool can win the league
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) According to Jamie Carragher, Liverpool can win the Premier League title this season if Arne Slot can make two signings at the club. The football pundit has urged the Reds to sign a new number 10 and a left-sided defender who can make the difference for the Reds in the …
Read More »Will the Inter Milan match define Juventus’ season? –
As the highly anticipated Derby d’Italia approaches, Juventus prepares to face Inter Milan in a crucial Serie A clash this weekend. The Bianconeri, despite their recent setback against Stuttgart in the Champions League, have maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in the domestic league. However, their last domestic outing against a ten-man Lazio exposed some vulnerabilities, raising questions about their readiness …
Read More »Spurs coach says phenom Mikey Moore can handle Neymar comparison
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has urged patience regarding 17-year-old Spurs phenom Mikey Moore. The teen sensation turned heads Thursday night during the club’s Europa League contest with AZ Alkmaar. Making just his second senior start, the winger gave Japan international Seiya Maikuma plenty of problems on the right side of defense. Postecoglou initially deployed Moore on the right flank …
Read More »Manuel Ugarte has made “step forward” admits Man United’s Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag is happy with Manuel Ugarte. (Pictures by Sky Sports) Man United earned a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday night and one man who impressed Erik ten Hag during the clash was summer signing Manuel Ugarte. The Dutch coach was in the market for a new central midfielder throughout the latest transfer window …
Read More »Saka, Calafiori, Timber injury updates as Arteta calls for ‘dominance’
Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are all doubts for Arsenal when the Gunners aim to move a point behind Liverpool by beating the Reds at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Wideman Saka missed Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth last Saturday with a hamstring issue, while defender Timber has been out for three games with a muscle problem and Calafiori …
Read More »Erik ten Hag stunned Fenerbahce hierarchy with his one of his decisions
According to The Athletic, people in the Fenerbahce hierarchy were surprised that manager Erik ten Hag introduced Amad Diallo too late in the game. The Dutch manager brought on Antony before the in-form Diallo who has already won Manchester United’s Player of the month award this season. The winger was visibly upset with how he was treated by the manager …
Read More »Summer chaos comes back to bite Eddie Howe
Last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Brighton presented many familiar failings for United in 2024/25 so far, but the seeds for the indifferent start were sowed in the summer when the changes at executive level were made on mass. With Paul Mitchell unable to execute his vision or not in position long enough to do so, the PSR scramble that resulted …
Read More »Saudi Arabia remove Mancini ahead of crucial World Cup 2026 qualifiers
October 25 – After less than 15 months, Saudi Arabia have parted ways with manager Roberto Mancini after the ambitious footballing country’s national team failed to live up to expectations. Mancini, 59, and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) reached a joint agreement to end his contract follow a difficult time for the Italian in the Arab kingdom. In 2023, …
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