As the reigning Premier League, Champions League and Club World Cup champions, there are obvious reasons why players would want to play for Man City, even if, in the case of players like Stefan Ortega, your appearances are few and far between. It’s often forgotten how much of a squad game football has become these days, and only when those …
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Italian police raid AC Milan offices in probe into 2022 sale of club to RedBird Capital
March 13 – AC Milan’s offices were raided by police on Tuesday as part of an investigation by Italian prosecutors into the sale of the Serie A giants. RedBird Capital Partners purchased Milan from fellow American firm Elliott Management in August 2022, but Milan prosecutors claim Elliott still owns and controls the Italian club. The homes of current Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani …
Read More »Juventus to decide between two options on Matias Soule’s future
Juventus is pleased with the development of Matias Soule, who is in terrific form during his loan spell at Frosinone this season. The Argentine has emerged as one of the best-performing Bianconeri loanees since his departure in the summer and has attracted interest from several clubs. While Juve recognised his talent, they did not anticipate the extent of his explosive …
Read More »Arsenal deny ‘insult’ as Porto boss accuses Arteta of remarks
Arsenal edged Porto in a penalty shootout Tuesday night to advance to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. It was the English side’s first triumph in the round of 16 of the competition since 2010. The Gunners will now continue their quest for a European trophy alongside a tight Premier League race. Following the final save by David Raya on the …
Read More »Emotions high as Arsenal beat Porto in UCL last 16; Barca steam past Napoli
March 13 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says “it was a magic night” for his side as they reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 by beating Porto in a penalty shootout at Emirates Stadium. “[The atmosphere] was amazing. A huge thank you to the fans. With them, we are much better and today they impacted …
Read More »Barcelona veteran could start in UCL quarterfinal after impressive cameo vs Napoli
Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto entered the field at the 60-minute mark against Napoli last night, replacing Fermin Lopez, and went on to provide an assist in what capped as one of the unforgettable nights for the veteran. “It’s an incredible night, reaching the quarterfinals after four years without being where we deserve to be. Today, the fans were with us …
Read More »Reiss Nelson is a target for Brighton this summer
With Arsenal progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday there was certainly cause for celebration, though Reiss Nelson might’ve been forgiven if he wasn’t in party mood. The 24-year-old has played just 504 minutes for the Gunners in all competitions this season per WhoScored, with only four starts to his name. Arsenal transfer news: Gunners could sell …
Read More »Albanian FA revamps packages in hunt for new national team sponsorship
March 13 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has increased efforts in looking for sponsors and partners for the country’s national team, issuing an open invitation to join a revamped sponsorship programme. Under the programme marketing rights, brand visibility and promotional rights will be divided into Diamond, Gold, and official supplier categories. Sponsors will be associated with the Albanian National …
Read More »Al Hilal progress to semi-final of AFC Champions League with victory that breaks world record for consecutive wins
March 13 – Saudi side Al Hilal have broken the world record for top flight consecutive wins, moving to 28 matches in all competitions – more than any team in football history. On Tuesday night, the leaders of the Roshn Saudi League beat Al Ittihad 2-0 victory over Al Ittihad in Jeddah in the AFC Champions League to surpass the …
Read More »North and South Korea go head-to-head, Aussies face Japan in Asian Cup U20 women’s semis
March 13 – The AFC Women’s U20 Asian Cup reaches semi-final stage in Uzbekistan tonight with two regional clashes that mix old power with returning power in the women’s youth game. The pick of the ties in terms of rivalry is the battle between North and South Korea. The Korean Republic (South Korea) have long held an elite position in …
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