July 3 – Premier League Liverpool have announced smart mowing and robotic technology specialists Husqvarna to its partnership family for the 2024/25 season. As part of a multi-year global agreement, Husqvarna will become the official groundskeeping partner of LFC, the first partnership of its kind for both parties. The announcement was accompanied by a tongue-in-cheek video release featuring LFC’s groundsmen …
Read More »Ligue1’s Monaco renew AMP shirt sponsorship
July 3 – AS Monaco have extended their current deal with front-of-shirt sponsor AMP Monaco, signing a new agreement with the Monegasque jewellers which is penned to run until 2026. Following on from the initiatives launched in the partnership’s debut season in 2023, the two Monegasque companies will be stepping up their cooperation to bring their communities ‘even closer together’ …
Read More »List of Barcelona youth players set to participate in pre-season under Hansi Flick
Barcelona will kickstart a new era under manager Hansi Flick next week with the pre-season campaign set to begin on July 10. The German tactician’s arrival is expected to usher in some major changes within the club but the tradition of blooding in young talent from the academy and reserve ranks is expected to continue. With a number of senior …
Read More »5 Players Who Stood Out In Round of 16
The Round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) is officially in the history books. The round started with reigning champions Italy taking on the in-form Switzerland. Everyone expected the Swiss to give the Azzurri a tough fight, but very few would have foreseen a 2-0 victory for Murat Yakin’s side. After the massive upset, Germany restored normalcy, …
Read More »Dewsbury-Hall is a top signing but not at expense of Chukwuemeka – Talk Chelsea
Reports came out this week suggesting that there is a £40m release clause in the contract of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. It was transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that reported it, and he also says Chelsea would sell him for a good offer, but aren’t interested in loaning him out. #CFChttps://t.co/SUZohvxfHK — Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) July 2, 2024 Chelsea yesterday announced …
Read More »Everton snap up striker Ndiaye
Everton have signed striker Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for a fee reported to be in the region of £15million. Ndiaye joined the Ligue 1 giants at the start of last season from Sheffield United and made 42 appearances. However, he doesn’t feature in the plans of new OM boss Roberto De Zerbi and has been allowed to return to England. …
Read More »Brazil’s CBF launches match-fixing whistleblowers app
July 3 – In response to a parliamentary commission of enquiry (CPI), the Brazilian Confederation of Football (CBF) will set up a centralised reporting tool for match-fixing. Fans, players and other stakeholders will be able to report cases of suspected match-fixing by telephone, by Internet and using a smartphone app. Later this week, senators will consider requests regarding recent allegations …
Read More »Merih Demiral gesture to be investigated by UEFA, German politician demands action
UEFA has opened an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Turkey defender Merih Demiral. The centre-half scored twice as Vincenzo Montella’s side edged past Austria 2-1 in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 last night but his celebration after his second goal has sparked controversy. Demiral is accused of making a ‘wolf salute’, a gesture associated with the …
Read More »Demiril facing match ban after Wolf’s Salute
July 3 – Turkey’s Euro 2024 last-16 hero Merih Demiral is under investigation by UEFA after appearing to make an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s victory against Austria. The 26-year-old celebrated his second goal by raising the index and little finger of each hand above his head, meaning he could face a potential suspension for the quarter-final. The gesture appeared to …
Read More »Benfica ready to pay €20 million for 50% rights of Barcelona forward target – report
Having signed Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan last summer, Barcelona are now aiming to extend their loan spells to ensure their continued presence at the club. However, complications are arising in Barcelona’s efforts to retain the Portuguese duo, as their respective clubs are reluctant to agree so easily. Barcelona could miss out on Joao Felix Now, according to …
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