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May 22 – The Gambia have named Irishman Johnathan McKinstry as their new coach as World Cup qualifying resumes in June.  He succeeds Tom Saintfiet, who has switched continents to take on the managerial role with the Philippines. A former Sierra Leone, Uganda and Rwanda manager, McKinstry will take charge of The Gambia on June 1.   He is currently managing Gor Mahia …

ESPN Plus is part of the streaming takeover that now leaks into soccer. The platform competes with Peacock and Paramount+ for the biggest soccer streaming options. ESPN Plus launched in April 2018, but it is not free. Originally, the service had a monthly rate of $4.99. However, as the platform acquired more sports and more leagues, the price rose. As …

May 22 – Online bank Chase and the four British ‘home’ nations have teamed up to support aspiring coaches from low-income backgrounds by funding 2,900 introductory qualifications and 85 professional coaching bursaries across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The news marks the first impact from Chase after they announced multi-year partnerships with England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in …

Barcelona’s recent controversy regarding coach Xavi Hernandez has led to a great deal of debate about his continuance. Following Xavi’s comments related to the club’s poor financial standing, Joan Laporta and co. have reportedly been evaluating the manager’s exit. Joan Gaspart, president of Barcelona between July 2000 and February 2003, has come out to give his two cents on the matter and …

Thiago Motta remains under contract with Bologna for a few more days, and they want him to sign a new contract. However, Juventus wants him to become their new manager and has already tabled an offer for his signature. Motta has said he will soon make a decision on his future, and both Juve and Bologna are confident he will …

Robert Lewandowski has insisted that he will return with Barcelona for the 2024/25 campaign. The legendary, but aging, striker has come under fire in recent months for a perceived drop-off in production. The Poland international previously scored 33 total goals (23 in LaLiga play) in his first season with the Spanish side. Nevertheless, this figure has fallen to 25 scores …

As revealed by Craig Hope at The Mail, Dan Ashworth has suffered a huge blunder after accidentally emailing Newcastle information about his secret exchange with soon-to-be Man United chief Omar Berrada. Leaked emails show Ashworth revealed to the club that he was being tapped up by their Premier League rivals early on in February before he was placed on gardening …

May 22 – Derbystar have released the official match ball for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 ahead of the 2024/25 season. As part of a partnership that began in 2018/19, the ball represents the latest design from Derbystar who will continue to supply match balls until 2026 after signing a five-year extension was agreed in 2021. The ball, which is partly …

May 22 – It could only happen at Chelsea. Despite taking the club to the final of one domestic cup competition, the semi-final of another and from last season’s 12th-placed league finish to sixth, securing European football in the process, Mauricio Pochettino has left the club after just one season. The Argentine took charge of Chelsea on July 1 last year, …

May 22 – United Airlines has taken a new step in their ongoing partnership with Wrexham AFC by debuting limited-edition Wrexham-themed amenity kits and pyjamas. This deal highlights the Welsh club’s increasing popularity in the US, as they become the most-watched club live by American TV audiences. The club’s unique relationship with fans across the Atlantic exploded into life following …