March 6 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS), in cooperation with UEFA, has set up an independent commission to review and investigate the recordings of the discussions between referees and the VAR rooms in several matches from the Croatian top tier that have led to accusations of match fixing. The recordings that were released last weekend led to the resignation …
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Manchester City’s journey In winning the Treble coming to Netflix
Netflix announced that they have secured the rights to a six-part docuseries chronicling Manchester City and this past season that led to the treble. Together: Treble Winners promises to take viewers behind the scenes of one of the greatest achievements in English football history. City filmed the journey as it happened Produced by Manchester City’s in-house creative hub, City Studios, …
Read More »Harry Redknapp believes Steven Gerrard should be next Liverpool boss
Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp believes Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard should replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield when the German coach leaves at the end of the season. The 56-year-old has decided to call time on his Liverpool career and is set to end a successful nine years at the Merseyside club. Whoever takes the job next has big shoes …
Read More »Brazil head into W Gold Cup Final with 3-0 win over 10-player Mexico
March 6 – Brazil beat Mexico 3-0 to head into the W Gold Cup final with goals from Antonia, Adriana and a precocious backheel from Yasmim on a wet early evening at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Mexico, a goal down, had to play most of the last hour with 10 players against a Brazilian team that has grown …
Read More »Barcelona make initial approach for 22-year-old Manchester United forward
In a major update, Barcelona have made an initial approach to explore the possibility of signing Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood next summer, reports Toni Juanmarti of SPORT. Greenwood, 22, is currently on loan at Getafe from Manchester United and has shown a good level in La Liga, having returned to playing professional football after close to two years. In …
Read More »Report – Lloyd Kelly chooses between AC Milan and Juventus
Lloyd Kelly is drawing interest from Juventus and AC Milan in Serie A as he approaches the end of his contract with Bournemouth in the Premier League. The defender, widely regarded as one of the best in his position in England, has signalled his intent not to extend his tenure at Bournemouth. Juventus has been monitoring Kelly since the beginning …
Read More »Chelsea under threat of FFP punishment after latest news
Chelsea’s ability to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules is in fresh doubt after it emerged that the London club made a pre-tax loss of £90.1m in the year to 30 June 2023. This set of rules has been clamped down on by England’s top flight over recent months with Everton (charged twice) and Nottingham Forest being charged …
Read More »Naeher’s penalty heroics end Canada’s dreams and send US into W Gold Cup final
March 7 – It was a night of high drama in the second semi-final of the W Gold Cup at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The US overcame Canada 4-1 on penalties after the Canadians had equalised in the minute of added time at the end of extra time. The US hero was goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher who saved three …
Read More »Ireland’s Bohemians to host Palestinian women’s team in May fundraiser
March 6 – Irish club Bohemians will host the Palestinian women’s national team in May to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine. The match will mark the 76th anniversary of Nakba, the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, as well as pave the way for further fixtures and links between the Dublin club and Palestine. …
Read More »Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Mallorca
When Barcelona took on Mallorca at Son Moix earlier this season, they were made to chase a deficit for the greater part of the game that eventually ended in a draw. The hosts led twice on the night, but goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez helped the Blaugranas equalise and share the spoils. 20 matchdays later, Barcelona again face the …
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