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GolTV put under pressure to pay rights fees in Ecuador as players go unpaid

GolTV put under pressure to pay rights fees in Ecuador as players go unpaid

[ad_1] May 13 – GolTV, the pay-television broadcaster that holds domestic rights to Ecuador’s top-tier Serie A, faces losing its lucrative contract as a 15-day countdown begins for them to pay clubs outstanding rights fees. GolTV has a 10-year deal in place worth a minimum guarantee of $314 million (€291 million), but has allegedly not made any broadcast-related payments since …

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Xavi heaps praise on Barcelona youngster – ‘He is the chosen one’

Xavi heaps praise on Barcelona youngster – ‘He is the chosen one’

[ad_1] In the showdown between Barça and Real Sociedad, which ended in a 2-0 win for the former, Lamine Yamal emerged as the standout performer, earning the title of the match’s top player.  His pivotal moment came in the 40th minute when he broke the deadlock, alleviating the mounting pressure on Barcelona from the onset.  Beyond his goal-scoring prowess, Yamal …

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Football fans are 11% more loyal to brands than non-football fans, finds SAP Emarsys research

Football fans are 11% more loyal to brands than non-football fans, finds SAP Emarsys research

[ad_1] May 14 – Football fans are the most loyal consumers a brand can have, according to research by data marketing specialists SAP Emarsys. The new SAP Emarsys data shows football fan loyalty extends beyond the pitch, with football supporters typically 11% more loyal to brands and retailers than non-football fans. Amongst the findings, the data shows that football fans …

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Sources: Cameron Carter-Vickers drawing interest from Turkish Super Lig clubs

Sources: Cameron Carter-Vickers drawing interest from Turkish Super Lig clubs

[ad_1] Cameron Carter-Vickers has played a key role in Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic closing in on another league title which has led to several Turkish Super Lig clubs becoming interested in his services. Carter-Vickers is drawing interest out of Turkey, a source close to the player confirmed to SBI. However, Carter-Vickers remains happy with his current role at Celtic, with …

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Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool: Talking points as Villa work hard for late point but fail to secure top-four finish

Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool: Talking points as Villa work hard for late point but fail to secure top-four finish

[ad_1] In the closing match of the penultimate round of the season in the Premier League, Aston Villa welcomed Liverpool to Villa Park on Monday evening. The Merseysiders traveled to Birmingham with nothing left to play for but pride as they prepare to say farewell to manager Jurgen Klopp, while Villa played to secure Champions League qualification, needing to win …

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Tottenham has everything to play for in final two games

Tottenham has everything to play for in final two games

[ad_1] Aston Villa to Liverpool on Monday in the side’s penultimate game of the season. Unai Emery and Villa had the chance to clinch a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season by finishing fourth. A win would have created a seven-point gap over Spurs, with Tottenham having two games left. Instead, Spurs can close the gap to two …

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Jesse Marsch named Canada men’s national team head coach

Jesse Marsch named Canada men’s national team head coach

[ad_1] The Canadian men’s national team has called on one of the modern-day American head coaches. Jesse Marsch has been named the new head coach of Canada, the federation announced Monday. Marsch will begin his role immediately with Canada set for summer involvement at the 2024 Copa America this June. The 50-year-old last served as manager of English Premier League …

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Zazzaroni weighs in on Juventus managerial search, Conte rumors & Motta requests

Zazzaroni weighs in on Juventus managerial search, Conte rumors & Motta requests

[ad_1] Italian journalist Ivan Zazzaroni discusses the latest regarding the managerial situation at Juventus, including Antonio Conte and Thiago Motta. The Bianconeri are widely expected to part ways with Max Allegri at the end of the season. The 56-year-old still has one year left on his contract, but the disappointing second half of the campaign will prompt an earlier send-off. …

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