Newcastle United will face Brighton & Hove Albion in a highly anticipated Premier League clash at St James’ Park this weekend. Both teams have started the season strongly, but Newcastle are aiming to break a three-match winless run, while Brighton come into this game off the back of a thrilling comeback victory against Spurs. The Magpies will hope to capitalise …
Read More »Corinthians refuse to drop betting sponsor as gaps appear in Brazil licensing rules
October 16 – Brazil’s clubs are proving reluctant to give up their betting sponsors despite the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) saying it will enforce a ban on club sponsorship by bookmakers across all levels of Brazilian football who do not hold state betting licenses. Corinthians, who have a deal with Esportes da Sorte, are refusing to drop their sponsorship despite the …
Read More »Barcelona forward sends clear message to Flick with nine goals in training match
Ansu Fati’s future with Barcelona seems uncertain, and a recent report from AS suggests that the young forward is eager for an opportunity to prove his worth. It has been suggested that Ansu has been working hard to prove to Hansi Flick that he is fully fit and has not lost his natural scoring instinct. In fact, in a training …
Read More »Dortmund vs St Pauli Predicted Lineups: Bundesliga
As Borussia Dortmund prepare to face St Pauli in this Bundesliga clash, both teams have contrasting fortunes. Dortmund, under new manager Nuri Sahin, started the season brightly but have stumbled recently, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Union Berlin. Sahin will be eager for his side to get back to winning ways at Signal Iduna Park. Meanwhile, St Pauli have found …
Read More »Juventus probable lineup vs Lazio: Motta to deploy four youngster
Juventus manager Thiago Motta could be set to entrust his young contingent for Saturday’s big clash against Lazio. The Bianconeri will resume their campaign following the international break by hosting the Biancocelesti at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Nevertheless, Motta will have to do without a host of key players, mainly the injured Gleison Bremer, Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners and …
Read More »Mexico’s Aguirre beats USA’s Pochettino in battle of the newbies; but old chant remains
October 17 – For the first time in five years, Mexico have beaten their northern neighbours, USA, and to make it all the sweeter, by the scoreline of ‘Dos a Cero’, 2-0. Raúl Jiménez, who has been in great form for Fulham in the English Premier League, and César Huerta stopped El Tri’s seven-match winless streak by scoring in the …
Read More »Key Barcelona defender set to achieve personal milestone against Sevilla
Barcelona’s upcoming home match against Sevilla is set to be a memorable occasion for Jules Kounde. The defender will not only be facing his former club but will also be celebrating a significant milestone: his 100th game for FC Barcelona. It must be noted that Kounde joined Barcelona in 2022 with the intention of strengthening the team’s centre-back position. However, …
Read More »Is football betting on crypto to fill the gap left by bookmaker sponsors?
October 17 – The gambling industry that has had its hooks into the clubs, players, and fans of the Premier League will have to face a future without their names and logos plastered over the front of jerseys (sleeve partnerships are exempt). Since 1977, the English Football Association has let clubs sell off the retail space on the front of …
Read More »Man United ‘desperate’ to sign key Barcelona midfielder in January – report
In an interesting insight shared by Jordi Gil in SPORT, it has come to light that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is very desperate to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the upcoming winter transfer window. This season has been particularly challenging for Manchester United, who find themselves in a precarious situation. The ongoing struggles have once again …
Read More »Pogba willing to give up cash for Juventus stay: “I’ll do my talking on the pitch”
Despite all the recent talks of an imminent contract termination, Paul Pogba reveals his intention to stay at Juventus. The Frenchman has been out of action since September 2023 when it was revealed that he had failed an anti-doping test in Udine. He was later slapped with a four-year suspension which was supposedly the final nail in an already-waning career, …
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