Barcelona’s perfect start to La Liga under Hansi Flick has been characterized by the team’s energy and high-tempo playing style. Part of the early success to the new tactics implemented by the German manager is the inclusion of 17-year-old La Masia wonderkid Marc Bernal. The youngster has managed to fit into the Spanish first division like a glove, starting all …
Read More »Dani Olmo’s first words after 10/10 dream debut for FC Barcelona
Barcelona faced Rayo Vallecano in La Liga match week 3. The game started quite difficult for the Catalan club, conceding a goal in the 9th minute. After Hansi Flick’s half-time talk, however, and Dani Olmo replacing Ferran Torres, the entire dynamic of the team changed. Barcelona’s star signing Dani Olmo was able to make an instant impact in his debut …
Read More »Man City and EA Sports extend 13 year partnership for a fifth term
August 27 – Manchester City and EA Sports have agreed a multi-year renewal of their partnership, first signed in 2011, and now going into its fifth term. It is a partnership that has evolved into more than just image rights over the years to embrace a pro e-sports team as well as separate content generation. The base of the partnership …
Read More »Dani Olmo 9.0, Lamine Yamal 8.5 | Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona: Player ratings
Barcelona took on Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecas late on Tuesday night aiming for their third win of the season. More importantly, the Blaugrana were tasked with breaking the curse of the stadium for they were without a win at Vallecas in three games. Hansi Flick did not make overt changes to his starting lineup on the night despite …
Read More »Joao Cancelo leaves complicated legacy at Manchester City
Legacy in soccer is often associated with how wonderful a player has served a club. Those who reach the heights of success develop their version of a legacy within a club. In the case of Joao Cancelo and his time at Manchester City, it is a mixed bag of emotions. The Premier League ultimately says goodbye to a Portuguese international …
Read More »The Arizona Cardinals have released QB Desmond Ridder
In each of their last two seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have finished 4-13. Starting QB Kyler Murray has missed time due to injury. He played 11 games in 2022 and eight games in 2023. The former first-overall pick is healthy heading into year six and the team drafted him a brand new WR1. Marvin Harrison Jr. is going to be …
Read More »Concacaf takes mentorship programme on the road with mission to improve sustainability and governance
August 27 – Concacaf has just completed the latest of its Executive Mentorship Program (EMP) workshops in Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Launched in 2019 to as part of the One Concacaf programme brought in by president Victor Montagliani, the aim is to provide support and increase opportunity for all of the confederation’s 41 members through. …
Read More »Journalist says Juventus have now been unmasked
At the start of the season, there was considerable uncertainty surrounding Juventus, and Bianconeri fans were unsure what to expect from their team. With a new manager at the helm, there were doubts about whether his strong decisions would prove successful or backfire. However, after just two games, it’s becoming clearer how well this team might perform. In the transfer …
Read More »CBS pulls broadcast viewership of 360,000 for Serie A game
The first-ever Serie A game on the CBS network was a historic occasion for the American broadcast channel to celebrate its viewership of the Italian top flight. Saturday’s contest between newly promoted Parma and Italian giant AC Milan averaged an audience of 360,000 on the CBS network. CBS loaded a major amount of promotion and […] The first-ever Serie A …
Read More »Nketiah deal gives Arsenal funds for new attacking target
Arsenal finally looks set to sell Eddie Nketiah ahead of the summer transfer deadline on Friday. The center-forward had previously been linked with Marseille and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks. However, the French side could not agree on a final fee with the Gunners. Forest, on the other hand, failed to entice Nketiah to join […] Arsenal finally looks set …
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