September 4 – In a surprise ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for English top-flight football’s entire financial fair play strategy, Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for allegedly breaching spending rules. The Premier League had originally charged Leicester for breaking the rules by making a loss for three seasons …
Read More »Luca Toni tips Vlahovic to score almost 30 goals this season
Dusan Vlahovic seems to be enjoying life as a Juventus player again under Thiago Motta. The Serbian striker had his best season at the Allianz Stadium last year and is expected to build on that under Motta. The former midfielder has introduced a different brand of football at Juve, which is expected to reignite Vlahovic’s form, reminiscent of his time …
Read More »Marques says India can’t play ‘worse’ after draw with Mauritius
September 4 – On debut, India manager Manolo Marques slammed his own team after a goalless draw against lowly Mauritius at the Intercontinental Cup. “It is difficult to play worse than today,” he said. In Hyderabad, Marques went for a bold line-up, but India failed to beat an opponent ranked 55 places below the Blue Tigers at 179 on the …
Read More »Red Bull fuels its first steps into Premier League with Newcastle deal
September 4 – Newcastle United have signed a multi-year partnership with Red Bull which will see the Austrian drinks company become the Official Energy Drink Partner of the club, helping to fuel both men’s and women’s teams. No value was given for the deal that will see Red Bull receive brand exposure on advertising boards at St James’s Park. In …
Read More »Israeli violence after Hapoel Beersheba fans attack Sakhnin supporters for turning back during national anthem
September 4 – The Israel-Palestine conflict has spilled over into the Israeli top-flight domestic league after 12 fans were arrested when fighting broke out between fans of Hapoel Beersheba and Israeli-Arab side Bnei Sakhnin – and the match subsequently abandoned. The attack happened after fans of visiting Bnei Sakhnin turned their backs during the national anthem ahead of kick-off. The …
Read More »Juventus saved Aston Villa from 10-point deduction with the Douglas Luiz deal
Juventus signed Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa this summer as one of their first acquisitions under Thiago Motta’s management. The Bianconeri had planned a large-scale operation to improve their squad during this transfer window and had several names on their shopping list. Luiz was one of the players they wanted to sign, but Juve could have taken their time and …
Read More »Belgium vs Israel UEFA Nations League Prediction
Unfortunately for Belgium, it was the same old story during the summer as they again failed to make a real impact on a major tournament. Domenico Tedesco’s side never really got firing at the European Championships and exited at the first knockout stage. They’ll look to bounce back in the Nations League, starting with a game versus Israel. Match Preview …
Read More »Top 10 Most Expensive Signings Of 2024-25 Summer Transfer Window
The 2024-25 summer transfer window slammed shut for the top five European leagues on Friday, August 30. As always, there was a lot of activity throughout the summer, with some of the biggest names in the world switching clubs. Kylian Mbappe’s free transfer to Real Madrid was the summer’s biggest event, whereas Victor Osimhen’s Napoli future also dominated headlines. Shocking …
Read More »Spain captain Alvaro Morata’s divorce from wife Alice ‘was caused by…
Who would have guessed that a moment of triumph on the field could lead to the unraveling of one of football’s most famous marriages? The divorce between Spain’s national team captain, Álvaro Morata, and his wife Alice Campello has shocked fans and media alike, leaving many to wonder what really happened. What led to the downfall of their seemingly perfect …
Read More »Pundit argues that Inter Milan’s transfer market was better than Juventus
Juventus likely had the best transfer window among Italian clubs this summer, based on the quality of their new signings. The men in black and white transformed their squad to kick off Thiago Motta’s reign in style. This has contributed to a strong start to the season, as Motta is now working with far fewer players from the defensive-minded Max …
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