In 2020, Liga MX, Mexico’s premier soccer league, made a significant change by suspending its promotion and relegation system. This decision, initially intended to stabilize clubs financially during the pandemic, has sparked ongoing debate among players, fans, and analysts. A recent survey conducted by ESPN revealed that 80% of Liga MX players favor the reinstatement of promotion and relegation. That …
Read More »Nuggets President Addresses Jamal Murray’s Difficult Olympics
Denver Nuggets president, Josh Kroenke, has addressed Jamal Murray’s poor Olympic Games, after the Canadian struggled to make an impact in Paris this summer. Jamal Murray’s Difficult Olympics It was no secret that Jamal Murray struggled in the Olympics, with the usually prolific Nuggets guard averaging just six points per game in Paris, on 29% shooting from the field. Last …
Read More »Arsenal 2-0 Wolves: Saka and Havertz make the difference
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video The new season began yesterday with a familiar looking team selection, familiar goalscorers, and on the basis of what we saw in the second half last season, a welcomingly familiar result. I think what stood out for me is that there are some players in the team who aren’t at …
Read More »Chelsea STILL not done in the transfer market with new striker a priority
Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are still in the market for new players – with a centre forward top of his wishlist. The Blues have added a further 10 players to an already bloated squad this summer, meaning Maresca is having to carefully manage those on the fringes with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell ostracised from first-team training …
Read More »Newcastle eye £18m signing, Saudi move rejected and Guehi’s transfer stance – Report
After strong links yesterday, the i’s Mark Douglas has issued an update on links to Olympiacos star Santiago Hezze, along with the latest on Kieran Trippier’s future and our pursuit of Marc Guehi. He reports that sources in Greece have told iNews that Newcastle are showing interest in Hezze, revealing that the 22-year-old would cost the club around £18m as …
Read More »Yunus Musah on Mauricio Pochettino to USMNT links: “He’ll be able to help a lot”
Mauricio Pochettino has already received high praise from U.S. men’s national team left back Antonee Robinson and midfielder Yunus Musah added his name to the list of players excited by the potential idea of working with the longtime manager. Pochettino has been linked with the USMNT head coaching vacancy throughout the summer, with recent reports already confirming the Argentine’s hiring. …
Read More »Poku transfer marks a significant step for Canadian league, Forge FC and its talent pipeline
August 23 – Canadian Premier League club Forge FC, based in Hamilton, has set a transfer league record with the move of local star Kwasi Poku to RWD Molenbeek in Belgium. The previous transfer record for the 5-year-old CPL was $500,000 set last year for the transfer of Cavalry FC forward Goteh Ntignee to French Ligue 2 side FC Annecy. …
Read More »Official: Barcelona confirm the five club captains for 2024/25
Soon after reports emerged about who the five club captains for the 2024/25 season would be, FC Barcelona have made an official announcement confirming the appointments. Usually, only four captains are named as part of the leadership group, but the Catalans, under new manager Hansi Flick, have five skippers for the new season. Marc-Andre ter Stegen takes the first captain …
Read More »Celta Vigo vs Valencia Prediction and Preview: La Liga
Celta Vigo will host Valencia at the Estadio de Balaídos in a thrilling La Liga clash on Friday night. Both teams will be looking to secure vital points as they navigate the early stages of the 2024-25 season. While Celta Vigo started their campaign with a win, Valencia will aim to bounce back from a defeat against Barcelona. Match Preview …
Read More »Massimo Pavan rates Juventus transfer market activity so far
This has been a mixed summer for Juventus as a club, and the Bianconeri are working to finalise several deals in the closing weeks of the transfer window. Thiago Motta’s first summer at the Allianz Stadium is a crucial period for him to familiarise himself with his new squad and quickly assess what is needed and what isn’t. The club …
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