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The Saudi Pro League: Much Ado About Nothing?

The Saudi Pro League: Much Ado About Nothing?

[ad_1] Last summer, it seemed as if the future of football was shifting. Almost out of the blue, big-name players from top European Leagues began departing on masse. Their destination: Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema, Neymar Jr, N’golo Kante. Roberto Firminho, Riyadh Mahrez, Sadio Mane. The list went on. All following in the golden-laced footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who had transferred …

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The FA board gives Bulligham green light to look overseas for Southgate replacement

The FA board gives Bulligham green light to look overseas for Southgate replacement

[ad_1] August 6 – The Football Association board have given formal approval for the appointment of a foreign manager to replace Gareth Southgate. Chief executive Mark Bullingham reportedly sought the backing of his nine fellow board members to consider foreign candidates before initiating the recruitment process, according to the Guardian. The board endorsed Bullingham’s request without a formal vote, despite …

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Rabiot yet to receive higher offer than Juventus despite Man United & Liverpool inquiries

Rabiot yet to receive higher offer than Juventus despite Man United & Liverpool inquiries

[ad_1] Adrien Rabiot is still struggling to find himself a new club following his departure from Juventus at the end of last season. The Frenchman spent five years in Turin, gradually cementing himself as a stalwart in the middle of the park. He was also named vice-captain last term. However, contract talks between the club’s directors and his mother/agent Veronique …

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bet365 removed from Stoke City ownership but stays within the family as John Coates takes over

bet365 removed from Stoke City ownership but stays within the family as John Coates takes over

[ad_1] August 6 – EFL Championship club Stoke City have announced a significant change in its ownership structure, with the Championship side now being solely owned by bet365 co-CEO John Coates. This development follows a strategic ‘demerger’ of the Stoke City Holdings Group from online bookmaker bet365, resulting in John Coates becoming the outright owner of the Potters. The Coates …

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Man City sell Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for £81 million

Man City sell Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for £81 million

[ad_1] August 6 – Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal for Argentina striker Julian Alvarez worth up to £82 million (€95 million) as the 24-year-old looks to complete a move to the Spanish capital. The fee is made up of an initial £64.4 million (€75 million) with a further £17.1 million (€20 million) in potential add-ons. Personal …

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Chelsea must mount a Premier League title challenge this season – Talk Chelsea

Chelsea must mount a Premier League title challenge this season – Talk Chelsea

[ad_1] Chelsea fans could be forgiven for viewing the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League season with more than a little trepidation. With the latest sports betting odds rating Chelsea as the fourth favourites to win the title, expectations are understandably high at Stamford Bridge. However, A 4-1 defeat in a pre-season friendly against Celtic highlighted the size of the task facing …

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