Paul Pogba can play soccer again from March 2025. The 31-year-old tested positive for a banned substance in 2023. As a result, he was banned from professional soccer for four years initially, but it has been reduced and he can return to action next year. Following the reduction, and the likelihood that Pogba won’t return to Juventus, speculation over his …
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Texans WR Nico Collins is being placed on the IR with an injured hamstring
Five weeks into the 2024 season, the Houston Texans are 4-1. That is the best record in the AFC South and the second-best record in the entire AFC. In five games this season, WR Nico Collins has a league-leading 567 receiving yards. However, the 25-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5. When making a 67-yard catch in the first …
Read More »Former Premier League player George Baldock dies aged 31
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has reportedly been found dead at his home in Greece. Several Greek outlets reported that Baldock, 31, was found dead in a swimming pool at his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. It is alleged that concerns were raised when Baldock’s wife, who lives in England, couldn’t contact him after several hours without a response. …
Read More »Belgian Pro League invests in major data ecosystem to support clubs
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, …
Read More »Italian Referee Association open to introducing VAR challenge
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 …
Read More »Raiders DT Christian Wilkins is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his foot
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. …
Read More »Stones to captain England against Greece with Kane set to miss out through 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 …
Read More »Florian Wirtz keen on Bayern Munich move
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 …
Read More »Locatelli’s injury history gives a hint about how long Juventus will lose Koopmeiners
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 …
Read More »Dortmund posts record revenues after reaching UCL final
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 …
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