[ad_1] Both Crystal Palace and Manchester City have a number of selection issues heading into Saturday’s Premier League lunchtime kick-off at Selhurst Park. City are embroiled in a title race but have had numerous games recently which led to Pep Guardiola freshening up his starting XI in the victory against Aston Villa during the week. We could see some big …
Read More »‘It is my dream’ – Lamine Yamal talks about becoming Barcelona’s No.10
[ad_1] Star Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has said that it would be a moment of pride for him to wear the iconic number 10 shirt next season at the new Camp Nou on the club’s 125th anniversary. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the young attacker talked about fulfilling his ambitions at Barcelona, saying that it makes him very …
Read More »Updated top six odds and Premier League table after Chelsea vs Man Utd drama
[ad_1] It was a dramatic Thursday night of Premier League football, as European rivals Chelsea beat Man Utd 4-3 thanks to TWO stoppage-time strikes from Cole Palmer. The result means we are still four points behind a Man Utd side set to face Liverpool on Sunday, but Chelsea’s stunning comeback means they have moved just one away from Eddie Howe’s …
Read More »USL adds sponsors and appoint SeatGeek ahead of women’s Super League debut in August
[ad_1] April 5 – The fast-growing USL, operator of second and third tier professional leagues in the US and now a top tier Women’s professional league that debuts in August, has concluded more commercial partnerships starting with the current 2024 season. Terminix, a Rentokil Terminix company, has agreed a multi-year multiple league deal covering the USL Championship, USL League One, USL …
Read More »USL enters negotiations with Roswell for pro men’s and women’s teams and a stake in a new stadium
[ad_1] April 5 – The opportunity of football to bring a transformational change to cities and their sporting cultures is nowhere more evident currently that in the US. The latest city to embrace the opportunity that the game can bring is Roswell, a close suburb of Altanta, Georgia, which has entered an agreement with the United Soccer League (USL) to …
Read More »Violence mars Croatian Cup semi-final between Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb
[ad_1] April 5 – Scenes of violence marked the Croatian Cup semi-final between Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb. After the match at the Poljud Stadium, which ended with a 1-0 victory to the visitors from Zagreb, the home team’s ultras broke through security on to pitch to confront the Hajduk players. The players reacted quickly, withdrawing to the dressing rooms, …
Read More »Argentina extend world ranking lead, Belgium return to top three
[ad_1] April 4 – In the most recent update to the FIFA World Rankings, Argentina continue to hold the coveted first position and have even extended their lead. Despite a loss to Germany on home soil, France remain in second place. Belgium has made a significant move back into the top three, regaining a spot on the podium for the …
Read More »Wolves build development links in Asia with J-League’s Shonan Bellmare
[ad_1] April 4 – Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers have forged a partnership with J-League outfit Shonan Bellmare, aiming to nurture elite Asian football talent and provide them with opportunities in the Premier League. Shonan Bellmare, currently holding a mid-table position in Japan with four points from three matches, will collaborate with Wolves to enhance academy football and bolster both clubs’ …
Read More »Ranking shows Barca lead Europe’s giants when it comes to blooding young players
[ad_1] April 4 – FC Barcelona are one of the world leaders in giving first team minutes to young players, as the club continues to thrive despite a reduced transfer spend. Barca are third in a ranking of Big 5 European clubs behind French Ligue 1 teams RC Strasbourg and Olympique Lyonnais. The study by the CIES Football Observatory, ranks …
Read More »Economic metrics show UCL quarter finals ties are evenly balanced
[ad_1] April 5 – With the UEFA Champions League (UCL) resuming next week at the quarter final stage, Football Benchmark has undertaken a financial analysis and comparison of the qualified clubs, examining the economic balance of the pairings. The first and perhaps most significant finding is that of the 13 highest operating revenue teams in Europe, eight have advanced to …
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