Club News September 16, 2024 – 4:00 pm Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli can’t wait to play in the Champions League again after almost two years of absence. The Bianconeri will kickstart their European campaign by hosting PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday evening. The 26-year-old joined his coach Thiago Motta in …
Read More »Exploring the US and UK cultural divide on soccer ticket prices
Aston Villa was recently in the news after facing an immediate backlash from fans about its UEFA Champions League prices. Non-season ticket holders have to pay around $111 for the cheapest ticket. While some American fans might consider this a fair price, especially for a Champions League match, Aston Villa supporters expressed frustration over the higher cost. This difference highlights …
Read More »Jon Jones & Stipe Miocic Headline UFC 309 In New York
The UFC 309 card has been announced, with Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic set for heavyweight title bout in New York. Michael Chandler & Charles Oliveira rematch is the highlight of undercard. UFC 309: Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Jon Jones will contest the first defence of his undisputed heavyweight title in New York later this year, with a rescheduled …
Read More »Collymore pays tribute to Aston Villa ‘Superhero’ Gary Shaw
Stan Collymore has paid an emotional tribute to Gary Shaw, whose death was announced today, describing the former Aston Villa striker as a “real life superhero”. Shaw passed away at the age of 63 after suffering head injuries in a fall at home. He is best remembered for scoring 18 goals as Villa won the league in 1981 and forming …
Read More »LaLiga sets Real Madrid salary cap €329m higher than Barca
September 16 – Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have received substantial increases in their LaLiga salary caps for the 2024-25 season that could take the brakes off Barca’s business in the upcoming transfer windows. La Liga’s salary limits for the 2024-25 season detail the maximum expenditure clubs can allocate on player wages without facing additional spending restrictions from the league. …
Read More »UEFA gently warns UK government of crossing the line with its new football regulator
September 16 – England’s national and club sides could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator for the domestic game is considered to be “government interference” in the sport according to a leaked letter. The letter, sent by UEFA to the UK’s new culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, raises concerns about a proposed independent football regulator (IFR) designed to ensure …
Read More »Justin Jefferson Insists He’s Not ‘Seriously Injured’
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has insisted that he is not seriously injured, despite hobbling off in a week 2 win against the San Francisco 49ers. Justin Jefferson Injury Update Justin Jefferson was forced into the locker room on Sunday with what looked like a serious quadricep injury, but the Minnesota star has played down the rumours of …
Read More »Harvey Barnes – These incredible stats surely proof he HAS to start consistently now?
Despite some questioning our £38m move for the winger over the past 12 months, Harvey Barnes is proving to be a very productive signing so far – and the stats back it up. He may not be flashy, but he’s been the hero, to some extent, in each of our last three league games, setting up our equaliser at Bournemouth, …
Read More »Motta excited about PSV challenge, urges Vlahovic to accept criticism
Club News September 16, 2024 – 3:00 pm Juventus coach Thiago Motta is expecting a thrilling encounter against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday evening. This contest will mark the 42-year-old’s first-ever Champions League outing as a manager. He will be up against the vastly experienced Peter Bosz. On the eve …
Read More »Aston Villa mourn passing of European Cup hero Gary Shaw
Gary Shaw, a member of the Aston Villa team that won the European Cup in 1982, has died at the age of 63. Shaw scored 79 goals in 213 games for Villa, including 18 in the league in the 1980-81 season as the club won the title for the first time in 71 years. He also scored three times in …
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