Match preview for Tottenham v Southampton Southampton’s brief stint back in the Premier League could come to an abrupt end this Sunday if they fall short against Tottenham in North London. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou endured a frustrating evening in their midweek London derby loss to Chelsea. Enzo Fernandez’s goal was enough to hand Chelsea the win, while Pape Sarr’s …
Read More »Howe admits future of Newcastle player is “unclear” and reveals PSR myth
There were plenty of topics discussed during Eddie Howe’s press conference this morning. Speaking to the media at 9am, the “delighted” boss reacted to Fabian Schar’s new contract, issued an update on four injury niggles and the future of a few players. This comes as Newcastle may be considering the potential PSR implications of certain sales, with a number of …
Read More »English stadium ranking puts Anfield top, followed by Old Trafford and St James’ Park
April 4 – Anfield has been crowned the UK’s best football stadium in a new ranking by tech company NSoft, which analysed 30 grounds across England and Scotland using a mix of matchday metrics. Liverpool’s storied home scored 8.85 out of 10 in the index, which factored in stadium capacity, proximity to public transport, cost of a pie and pint, …
Read More »Barcelona hopeful about VIP seats being ready in May to receive major Fair Play boost
Last week, La Liga handed Barcelona a major blow by announcing their cessation of 475 VIP seats to Middle East entities as invalid, as the seats do not actually exist, yet. This meant that the economic lever that Barça utilised by selling VIP seat rights cannot be taken into the club’s balance sheets, thus accounting for a reduction of €100 …
Read More »Juventus ultras send blunt message to Andrea Agnelli amid rumours
Turin’s streets became a stage for protest as Juventus’ hardcore fan groups made their stance clear: Andrea Agnelli is not welcome back, as reported by Football-Italia. A banner unfurled outside FIAT’s headquarters delivered a scathing rebuke, accusing the former president of complicity in past controversies and urging him to steer clear of the club. The sign, reading “Abuse and convictions …
Read More »From FIFA World Cup triumph to Serie A stardom: 2014 world champion with Germany calls time on career after brilliant journey
After nearly two decades at the pinnacle of European soccer, a 2014 FIFA World Cup winner and current Serie A star has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season. The 36-year-old defender revealed the emotional news in a heartfelt message on social media, confirming that this summer will mark the final chapter of an exceptional journey. With …
Read More »Al-Hilal 1-3 Al-Nassr: Ronaldo brace helps Saudi side close gap to rivals
Ronaldo’s side were looking to close the gap on their second-placed rivals to three points.
Read More »“He’s getting better all the time” – Huge praise from Howe on Newcastle’s £32m hero
Eddie Howe has singled out a first teamer for praise after consistent performances in recent weeks. Newcastle have been forced into changes with Lewis Hall and Sven Botman both out injured, while Anthony Gordon has simultaneously completed his three-match suspension. Several of the lads have stood up and made themselves counted in the absence of some of the key names …
Read More »Match week 30: Champions League qualification battles fill stadia
April 4 – It has been a week of contrasts across the Premier League as match week 30 delivered both season-best attendance figures and record lows, with an average capacity of 97.44% across all ten fixtures. While some clubs pushed towards European qualification in front of packed stands, others saw dwindling numbers as their seasons petered out. Chelsea joined the …
Read More »Real Betis chasing a historic club record against Barcelona ahead of La Liga battle
Barcelona and Real Betis are set to lock horns this weekend, in what could be yet another consequential tie in the context of the title race. The Catalans have been in terrific form since the turn of the year and are currently on a nine-game winning streak in La Liga, which helped Hansi Flick’s men equal Luis Enrique’s record. However, …
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