By Andrew Warshaw March 28 – When Mohammed Hanzab set up the International Centre for Sport Security back in 2010 with the vision of safeguarding global sport from corruptive practises, there were plenty of cynics who took the view it was simply a self-serving vanity project. But more than a decade on, stakeholders are queuing up to partner with the …
Read More »Injury update: Barcelona midfield pair on track to recover in time for PSG clash
With the international break coming to an end, Barcelona are set to resume their campaign this weekend as they take on Las Palmas, in a crucial league game. The real focus, though, will be on the April 10 encounter against Paris Saint-Germain, in what will be the first of the two-legged quarterfinal tie between these two giants. As Barcelona approach …
Read More »Sandro Tonali statement – Newcastle respond as FA announce worrying new charges
The FA have announced that Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct for 50 breaches of FA betting rules during his time at Newcastle United. The Italian is already suspended from world football until the end of August after betting during his time in Italy, but he’s now facing charges for doing so in England – between August 12th and …
Read More »Red Bull gives young players wings. Athletic Club and Liverpool head Big 5 ranking of youngest players recruited
March 28 – Red Bull clubs lead the way as the recruiters of the youngest players in world football, according to CIES Football Observatory data that examines the average age of players signed over the last ten transfer windows. The Red Bull strategy is clear for all to see, with Austria-based division RB Salzburg and Brazil-based RB Bragantino taking up …
Read More »Barcelona 11-goal forward to return to the squad list for Las Palmas clash
As Barcelona get set to take on UD Las Palmas on Saturday in their first match after the international break, they have been treated with good news on the injury front. It has been a wretched season for the Blaugrana with key players regularly getting hampered by fitness and injury woes. But ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Canary Islands’ …
Read More »Former Juventus man tips Zidane to return to the club as a coach
One name making headlines as a potential candidate for the next Juventus manager is Zinedine Zidane, a former player of the club who has found success as a coach. Zidane has only managed one team thus far, serving twice as the coach of Real Madrid, where he achieved significant success in both spells. Since departing from the Spanish club for …
Read More »ESPN+ to air 8 EFL promotion race games on Easter weekend
On Easter weekend, ESPN+ will have an incredible eight promotion race games from the EFL Championship. Promotion is at the top of these clubs’ minds across the English Championship. The four promotion race games on Good Friday combined with another four on Easter Monday feature many of the clubs at the top battling for the two automatic promotion spots. Then, …
Read More »England Boss Insists Manchester City’s Grealish Could Still Feature In EURO 2024
England head coach Gareth Southgate has said Manchester City star Jack Grealish is still in the running to feature in the EURO 2024, despite him failing to make the squad for the most recent international friendlies. Jack Grealish Gets Encouraging EURO 2024 Update From Gareth Southgate England boss Southgate named a star-studded squad for their friendlies against Brazil (March 23) …
Read More »Bournemouth post £44.5m profit after return to Premier League
March 28 – Premier League Bournemouth has reported pre-tax profits of £44.5 million for year ended 30 June 2023 almost £100 million up from 2022’s loss of £55.5m. The club’s turnover rose by £87.8 million to £141 million, compared to the previous year’s £53.2 million. This increase is primarily a result of the clubs return to the Premier League and …
Read More »Barcelona left-back target refutes claims of rejecting renewal offer at current club
As Barcelona look to strengthen the squad even in the midst of an economic downturn, we might see the club churn through La Liga to find low-cost options this summer. While Barcelona have been strongly linked with a move for Aleix Garcia, another player the club are keeping an eye on is Sergi Cardona. A left-back by trade, Cardona has …
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