Newcastle United fear Bruno Guimaraes could have his head turned this summer if he receives an offer that stretches the level of his ambition, with PSG interested in his signature. Guimaraes remains totally committed to Newcastle at a time when they are trying to push back up the Premier League table and have the possibility of winning the FA Cup. …
Read More »Infantino sees red over blue card proposals
March 4 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ruled out blue cards being shown to players sent to sin bins. A plan had been contemplated by some of football’s lawmakers for a new card to join the long-standing red and yellows. Sin bins are currently only used at the lower levels of grassroots football, with players sent into them for …
Read More »Injured Barcelona midfielder will push to return for UCL quarter-finals if team qualifies
Barcelona suffered an unthinkable blow in their clash against Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club last night. Facing off against the team that knocked them out of the Copa del Rey not too long ago, the Blaugranas not only failed to take three points but also lost two players to injuries. Frenkie de Jong went down in pain midway through the first …
Read More »Arsenal, Man United & Chelsea All Monitoring Viktor Gyokeres
Three top Premier League clubs are reportedly in the market for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all monitoring the forward. Viktor Gyokeres On The Move? Viktor Gyokeres is set to be one of the hottest properties in Europe this year, with the Sporting forward on the radar of some of the Premier League’s top clubs. …
Read More »Levski’s building business applies for planning but stadium finance uncertain
March 4 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has officially submitted documents to re build the Georgi Asparuhov stadium to the Sofia Regional Administration and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria through its newly formed company ‘Georgi Asparuhov Stadium’ EAD. “On 29.02.2024 (Thursday), through the purpose-built project company ‘Georgi Asparuhov Stadium’ EAD, PFC Levski AD officially submitted to the Sofia …
Read More »Reasons why Barcelona attacking duo did not get minutes vs Athletic Club – report
The fault for Barcelona’s two dropped points at San Mames falls primarily on the players. Even with just ten minutes to go, the Catalans did not look to up the ante in attack, thus letting go of perhaps their biggest chance to re-enter the title race. Xavi was visibly distraught at his team’s lack of intent to attack forward in …
Read More »Can the Nuggets earn the #1 seed before the NBA playoffs begin?
Last season, the Denver Nuggets made franchise history by winning their first NBA championship. The Nuggets are eager to win back-to-back titles. However, there are still 21 games left in the regular season before the playoffs begin. At 42-19, Denver is currently third in the West. The first-place Oklahoma City Thunder only have a half-game lead on Denver at #3 …
Read More »Betting probe over, Dorival Jr includes Lucas Paqueta in first Brazil squad
March 4 – New Brazil manager Dorival Jr has recalled West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta to the national team for the first time since an investigation into suspicious betting. Paqueta was named in a new-look Brazilian squad for the friendlies against England and Spain at the end of March as Dorival welcomed him back after the English Football Association failed …
Read More »IFAB clears way for concussion subs, but sinbins remain on trial
March 4 – Football’s lawmakers have approved a series of changes ahead of the 2024/25 season, impacting all major leagues across the globe. Additional permanent concussion substitutions will now be enshrined in football’s laws but it remains an option which is up to organisers of individual competitions to implement. The changes were announced by the International FA Board at its …
Read More »USWNT bounces back in W Gold Cup, faces Canada in semifinal
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated South American side Colombia to reach the semifinals of the W Gold Cup. Goals from Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw, all in the first half, led to a comfortable victory. Moreover, it was a major bounce back from a poor showing against Mexico to close the group stage. That 2-0 …
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