Last night, the Miami Heat were on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a play-in game. Philly was the #7 seed and Miami was the #8 seed. The winner of the game would earn the official #7 seed and a matchup vs. the Bucks in the first round. It was a battle from tipoff and the game went …
Read More »Barca hit with fine and stadium ban after racist fans run riot at PSG
April 18 – Barcelona have been fined for racist behaviour and other actions by their fans in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Paris St-Germain. In addition to the racism, UEFA also charged Barca over their supporters lighting fireworks and causing damage at the Parc des Princes. The Spanish club will have to pay a fine of €32,000. Barca …
Read More »Journalist insists Allegri’s future is in Giuntoli’s hands
Max Allegri’s future at Juventus hangs in uncertainty as the club strives to secure Champions League football for the upcoming season. Initially, Allegri seemed to have gained favour with the club’s supporters towards the end of 2023 and the beginning of this year, especially as his team led the Serie A standings. However, a significant dip in form has seen …
Read More »EFL games on USA TV to get improved viewing experiences
Soccer fans can look forward to improved USA EFL broadcasts starting in the 2024/25 season. The EFL (English Football League) has extended its partnership with global sports media company IMG through the 2028/29 campaign. This agreement aims to elevate production values across EFL competitions. The renewal comes after the EFL’s record domestic TV rights deal with Sky Sports. That deal …
Read More »“That feels like one to watch” – Journalist names three players on Newcastle’s shortlist
In a recent Q&A piece for The Athletic, North East reporter Chris Waugh was quizzed on Newcastle’s summer transfer plans and specifically asked if there were any names we should pay particular attention to. He revealed three names; Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and soon-to-be free agent Lloyd Kelly. Although the club are yet to …
Read More »FA Cup replays scrapped as part of calendar overhaul for English top-tier
April 18 – FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition, as part of a series of changes made by a new six-year agreement between the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League. Both organisations aim to declutter the football calendar but maintain the unique position the FA Cup has in England’s sporting …
Read More »Barcelona in two minds regarding €100 million-rated defender’s sale this summer
One of the biggest talking point from the Champions League quarter-finals second-leg week was Barcelona’s loss against PSG after their first-leg win. Barça were dominating proceedings for a good 30 minutes and leading 1-0 before Ronald Araujo picked up a red card after pulling down Bradley Barcola just outside the box. The sending-off completely changed the outcome of the game …
Read More »Uruguay Preview: World Cup 2018
We’ve compiled this Uruguay Preview: World Cup 2018 to provide all of the details you need about La Celeste — everything from the likely starting lineup, 23-man squad, schedule of games and analysis regarding their chances, and more. Uruguay Preview: World Cup 2018 Full Squad Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Martin Silva, Martin Campana. Defenders: Diego Godin, Sebastian Coates, Jose Maria Gimenez, Maximiliano …
Read More »USA vs Jamaica: Where to watch in the US
USA vs Jamaica is one of several key matchups in North American international soccer. The USMNT andthe Reggae Boyz are both frequent contenders in CONCACAF, with games between the two often carrying big stakes. Where to find USA vs Jamaica Here are all of the details of where you can watch USA vs Jamaica on US television and via legal …
Read More »Uruguay: World Cup 2014 Team Preview
Uruguay Full Squad: Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Martin Silva (Vasco da Gama), Rodrigo Munoz (Libertad). Defenders: Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica), Diego Lugano (West Bromwich Albion), Diego Godin, Jose Maria Gimenez (both Atletico Madrid), Sebastian Coates (Liverpool), Martin Caceres (Juventus), Jorge Fucile (Porto). Midfielders: Alvaro Gonzalez (Lazio), Alvaro Pereira (Sao Paulo), Walter Gargano (Parma), Egidio Arevalo Rios (Morelia), Diego Perez (Bologna), Cristian Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid), …
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