[ad_1] Juventus’ delays and penny-pinching have reportedly cost them a move for Jean-Clair Todibo, even though the defender has made it clear from the beginning that he wanted to join them. Juve had already completed one deal with Nice this summer, signing Khephren Thuram from the Ligue 1 club. This was expected to make their pursuit of Todibo straightforward, and …
Read More »Sony keeps its PlayStation brand front and centre of Champions League sponsorship
[ad_1] August 8 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has added another three years to its UEFA sponsorship of the Champions League which it uses to promote its PlayStation brand of products. SIE has been a Champions League sponsor for more than 27 years. The renewal for the next three-year cycle 2024-27 includes sponsorship rights for the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA …
Read More »Lucozade signs up to aid Liverpool recovery
[ad_1] August 8 – Liverpool have announced Lucozade as the club’s official sports hydration partner on a multi-year deal as the British drinks brand moves to re-establish its presence with the club, which it first partnered with in 2010. The partnership follows a major new campaign and brand platform for Lucozade which saw the brand sign Real Madrid star Jude …
Read More »French Ligue2 clubs grow opposition to Friday night match scheduling
[ad_1] August 8 – The decision to reschedule French Ligue 2 fixtures from Saturday evenings to Friday nights has sparked an increasing backlash, with USL Dunkerque becoming the latest club to voice its concerns. On Tuesday evening, the club issued a statement condemning the move by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and broadcaster beIN Sports, arguing that the change …
Read More »Saudi 2034 bid under fire for its ‘mega polluting’ proposals
[ad_1] August 8 – Rights group Fossil Free Football has called Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup plans ‘mega polluting’ after FIFA released the country’s bid book last week. Committed to kicking fossil fuel out of the game, the rights group wrote that “…FIFA is also betraying its own commitments on fighting climate change. Under the UN Sports for Climate Action …
Read More »Bayern Munich’s Hoeness calls expanded international calendar ‘madness’
[ad_1] August 9 – Bayern Munich’s honorary president Uli Hoeness is the latest figure to denounce the expansion of the footballing calendar – taking aim at UEFA as well as FIFA. This season’s Champions League is being increased to 36 teams while the new Club World Cup in 2025 will have 32 teams and a total of 63 matches. “What …
Read More »Best EFL Opening Weekend Free Bets and Betting Offers
[ad_1] The 2024/25 EFL season kicks off this weekend as clubs from the Championship, League One and League Two return to competitive action for the first time. The return of the football season also includes some great betting offers for punters to claim. Here, we have found the best free bets and betting offers from some of the best UK …
Read More ȣ100m double deal close as two former Toon targets close in on West Ham & Spurs
[ad_1] Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo and Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke – two players tracked by Newcastle in recent seasons – are closing in on big-money moves. As revealed by Fabrizio Romano, West Ham have hijacked Juventus’ deal for Todibo, with the centre-back on his way the London to complete an initial loan move that includes an obligation to buy for €40m …
Read More »France vs Spain Olympics Football Prediction
[ad_1] As the Paris 2024 Olympics reach their climax, the men’s football gold-medal match between France and Spain promises an exciting encounter. With both teams showcasing impressive performances to this point, the final is set to be a thrilling contest. Match Preview The Olympic Games men’s football final between France U23s and Spain U23s will take place at Parc des …
Read More »La Masia pearl’s qualities convince Barcelona coach to alter transfer plans
[ad_1] The US pre-season tour saw a number of Barcelona youngsters get an opportunity to make an impression on new manager Hansi Flick heading into the 2024/25 campaign. And, without question, one of the biggest positives of the trip was the emergence of young midfield sensation Marc Bernal. While the 17-year-old has long been tipped for a bright future at …
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