[ad_1] March 11 – With late goals from Eman Ashour and Mohamed Afsha, Ah Ahly defeated Zamalek 2-0 to clinch the Egyptian Cup final, staged in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh played host to the first Egyptian Cup final to be played outside of the African country and Al Ahly went on to claim the trophy for a record 39th time at …
Read More »Watford fire Ismael , their 20th manager since 2020
[ad_1] March 11 – English tier-2 club Watford, who have gained a reputation for constantly sacking managers, have done so again after getting rid of Valerien Ismael after just 10 months in charge. The Hornets acted after being beaten by Coventry 2-1 to leave them 13th in the Championship – seven points above the relegation zone. Former Manchester United midfielder …
Read More »Infantino says it is time to look at rate-card system for player transfer fees
[ad_1] March 11 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has again raised the idea of setting football transfer fees by algorithm instead of clubs negotiating a market value price for contracted players. Infantino made the suggestion at FIFA’s annual law conference in Tokyo. The idea has existed for several years and Infantino reignited it amid a global transfer market that is …
Read More »BNG World Cup 2027 bid puts emphasis on sustainability and inclusion
[ad_1] By Samindra Kunti March 11 – Bidders Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG) promise to stage the most compact Women’s World Cup yet in 2027, offering fans the opportunity to attend two matches a day. “Sustainability is very important,” Belgian FA president Pascal Van Damme (pictured) told Insideworldfootball. “With an as small as possible carbon footprint.” In their bid …
Read More »Newcastle star responds to transfer rumours & reveals why “every player loves” Eddie Howe
[ad_1] Kieran Trippier has revealed the truth behind January links with Bayern Munich, insisting he “never once tried to force a move.” Speaking to The Athletic, the 33-year-old admitted he was woken up by a 5am call while away in New York and informed of Bayern’s interest. He took the interest as a compliment, but was straight on the phone …
Read More »Veronique Rabiot attends Juventus-Atalanta clash – Positive signs over renewal
[ad_1] The mother and agent of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot was in attendance yesterday as positive indications filter over a potential contract extension. The 28-year-old has cemented himself as one of the most instrumental players at the club. The Frenchman missed the Old Lady’s last two meetings against Napoli and Atalanta through injury, and his absence has been noted in …
Read More »USA defeats Brazil to claim inaurugual W Gold Cup
[ad_1] The USA Women’s National Team slugged out a 1-0 win over Brazil in the W Gold Cup Final on Sunday night. Lindsey Horan’s goal in first-half stoppage time ensured the USWNT won the inaugural tournament. The game at Snapdragon Stadium welcomed 31,528 fans, which was the largest crowd in the United States for a women’s event hosted by CONCACAF. …
Read More »Chelsea owners BlueCo under fire from fans of under performing RC Strasbourg
[ad_1] March 11 – The American owners of Chelsea are under increasing pressure from fans of another club they own, RC Strasbourg in France, who have written a strongly worded letter demanding an urgent meeting. The BlueCo ownership group, led in part by Todd Boehly, became the majority shareholders of Strasbourg earlier this season. But their fans have made no secret of their opposition …
Read More »10 Most Valuable Signings In Real Madrid History
[ad_1] Real Madrid have historically been one of the wealthiest clubs in Europe. As a result, they have been able to lure some of the biggest soccer players to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which has not only made them a force to be reckoned with on the pitch but also pushed their popularity to greater heights. Today, we will take …
Read More »Trippier Lauds ‘Lightning’ Chelsea Star Before EPL Clash
[ad_1] Newcastle United star Kieran Trippier has heaped praise on Chelsea ace Mykhailo Mudryk, claiming the Blues’ EFL Cup victory was solely down to the Ukrainian’s rapid pace. Mykhailo Mudryk Scored As Chelsea Beat Newcastle United In EFL Cup Quarter-Finals Chelsea welcomed Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge for the EFL Cup quarter-final meeting on December 19. Callum Wilson found the …
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