After resolving the future of coach Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona are expected to divert their attention toward the forthcoming summer transfer window. Barça will not only be vying to offload some players from the first team but also address key positions in the squad. One area that requires immediate attention is the defensive midfield position, with the ongoing season a testament …
Read More »Juventus gets a fitness boost ahead of their game against AC Milan
Juventus has been handed a fitness boost as they prepare for their game against AC Milan this weekend. The Bianconeri are currently five points behind Milan in the league table and are eager to secure a win to close the gap. Juve also risks falling behind Bologna in the table if they lose this fixture, as only two points separate …
Read More »Ligue 1 set for major changes that would impact referees
Referees in Ligue 1 are likely to use a microphone audio system method for the next season. We may now see the result of the matter that has been discussed for many months. When asked about the upcoming women’s and men’s French Cup finals, referee chief Antony Gautier told L’Équipe in March that a “complete sound system” will be tested. …
Read More »Chelsea’s Fernandez has season-ending surgery on injury
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to miss the remainder of the current campaign due to surgery. The midfielder has an inguinal hernia that now requires an operation. As a result, the Argentina international will not be able to feature in any of his club’s final six games of the season. Fernandez has been dealing with the nagging issue for …
Read More »Newcastle star at risk of missing Sheffield Utd clash but “big player” hands boost to Howe
Tino Livramento may not be fit for Saturday’s clash with Sheffield United, with Eddie Howe revealing that he is “still struggling” with an ankle injury. The right-back was on the bench for last night’s 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, but it’s emerged that he would’ve only come on in an “emergency” and remains a doubt for this weekend’s game. Howe …
Read More »Man City agree digital collectible deal with Quidd
April 25 – Manchester City have agreed a multi-year partnership with digital collectible business Quidd, a subsidiary of Animoca brands, who first partnered with the treble winners in December 2020. Quidd will create virtual trading cards – an alternative to sticker collecting – that will give fans the opportunity to unlock a number of real-world rewards including club merchandise, hospitality …
Read More »Liverpool lose ground in title chase as Everton head towards Premier League security
April 25 – Liverpool’s chase for the Premier League title has lost steam but Everton’s battle for survival has strengthened following Everton’s 2-0 win over their bitter cross-town rivals at Goodison Park. The result, which is Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s first Merseyside derby loss at Goodison, leaves the club four points behind Arsenal with four games to play. Manchester City …
Read More »Napoli pushing to beat Juventus to 24-year-old defender
Juventus has had their eye on Torino captain Alessandro Buongiorno for much of this season as they plan to make a move on their neighbours. The 24-year-old is one of the finest defenders in the league and has played a key role in making Il Toro’s defence one of the best in Serie A. His impressive performances have caught the …
Read More »English FA drafts in Sue Day from rugby union as new director of football
April 25 – The English Football Association has announced the appointment of Sue Day as its new director of women’s football. Day will start her role in place of the departing Baroness Sue Campbell in December and will be responsible for the next phase of development for the women’s and girls’ game and disability football in England. Day joins from …
Read More »Premier League to discuss hard salary cap, but big club opposition grows
April 25 – For the first time English Premier League clubs are set to discuss a hard salary cap at their next shareholders meeting on Monday but the proposal is likely to face strong opposition. The proposed cap – known as anchoring – would limit clubs to spending only a proportion of the amount the league’s bottom club receives in TV money on …
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