I guess as a football player when you step out on to the pitch and you instantly have a shadow following you around from kick off until the end of the game, then that is one of the biggest compliments you can receive. Cole Palmer has not got to that point. Eden Hazard and Palmer are/were completely different players in …
Read More »Thailand’s BG Sports buys into AFC club and 2026 qualifiers with 5-year broadcast deal
September 13 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new five-year media partnership with BG Sports which will see them broadcast AFC club and national team matches in Thailand. The partnership will provide fans in Thailand with access to the AFC’s matches across the Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26, the Champions League Elite and the Champions League …
Read More »Arsecast Extra Episode 603 – 16.09.2024
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back at the 1-0 North London Derby win on Sunday, making it three in a row at the Toilet Bowl. We examine how, in the absence of key players, Mikel Arteta leaned into the Gunners’ defensive strength to keep the opposition …
Read More »Decathlon brands its Kipsta ball for Europa and Conference leagues
September 13 –Decathlon begins life this month as the new official ball supplier of the Europa League and Conference League in a three-year deal starting with the 2024/25 season. The France-based sporting goods retail chain that has expanded throughout Europe, had initially announced last November that its Kipsta brand would be the ball supplier but the balls, which are available …
Read More »Man City players dominate EA Sports Premier League player rankings
September 13 – EA Sports has unveiled the top 25 Premier League player ratings ahead of the release of their flagship FC25 game later this month. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri leads the pack as the highest-rated player in the entire game, alongside Erling Haaland who shares his 91 rating. The champions complete the podium with 90-rated Kevin De …
Read More »Kane and co. huge favourites
Six-time European Cup winners Bayern Munich start their 2024/25 Champions League campaign with a very winnable home fixture against Dinamo Zagreb at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. The German giants last won the tournament in 2020. Match Preview Bayern Recent Form Bayern have made an emphatic start to the new campaign under Vincent Kompany. They started with a comfortable 4-0 …
Read More »How a meeting with Elkann paved the way for Chiellini’s Juventus return
On Sunday, Juventus fans received pleasant news as the club announced the return of legendary captain Giorgio Chiellini. The 40-year-old valiantly served the Old Lady’s cause on the pitch between 2005 and 2022 before embarking on a late-career experience in Major League Soccer. The iconic defender hung his boots almost a year ago, and a return to Turin has been …
Read More »Ant builds payments nest at Tottenham Hotspur
September 13 – English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have teamed up with Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader, in a three-year deal. Ant International and its business brands Alipay+, Antom and WorldFirst have come on board to provide supporters with payment services both at Tottenham’s stadium and online. Daniel Levy, Tottenham’s chairman said: “The Club and Ant International are …
Read More »Arsenal Working On Key Player’s Extension Amidst PSG Interest
Premier League aspirants Arsenal have opened talks to extend Gabriel Magalhaes’ contract. The report comes amidst claims that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has taken a keen interest in the Brazilian defender. The 26-year-old’s current deal expires in June 2027. Arsenal Wants to Extend Gabriel Magalhaes’ Contract After coming close in the last couple of seasons, Arsenal is eager to finally win …
Read More »Five takeaways from Wolves 1-2 Newcastle: Eddie’s 11, ruthless move and unsung hero
Newcastle United picked up all three points on the road to jump up to third in the Premier League. In what was another back-to-the-wall performance, two sensational second half strikes from Fabian Schar and Harvey Barnes turned the game on its head to the delight of a rapturous away end. Wolves had taken a first half lead through a Mario …
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