Five games into the 2024 season, the Raiders are 2-3. The team is coming off a 34-18 loss to the Broncos in Week 5. In that game, starting QB Gardner Minshew was struggling and was eventually benched by head coach Antonio Pierce. Backup QB Aidan O’Connell finished the game for the Raiders. After Sunday’s games, Pierce said there would be …
Read More »Football Manager 25 delayed again
Football Manager 25 has been delayed until March next year to enable developers the time required to “deliver the best possible experience” for users. It’s the second time the game’s launch has been put back as it undergoes a major overhaul. FM admin explained in a blog which read: “After careful consideration, Sports Interactive have made the tough decision to …
Read More »Barcelona’s La Masia duo break records for Spanish youth national teams
It is no secret at this point that Guille Fernandez and Toni Fernandez are regarded as two of the finest prospects coming through the ranks at Barcelona’s fabled La Masia youth academy. The 16-year-old cousin duo featured prominently for the first team during pre-season in the summer and have been a regular part of the senior training sessions and matchday …
Read More »Lele Adani explains the best position for Koopmeiners to play
Lele Adani believes that Teun Koopmeiners is being played out of position at Juventus, as the Dutch midfielder adjusts to life at his new club. Koopmeiners arrived at Juventus as one of the most highly regarded midfielders in Europe, with several clubs expressing interest before he ultimately joined the Bianconeri. Despite his reputation, finding his rhythm at the club has …
Read More »Lifetime ban for Paqueta due to investigation obstruction?
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is at risk of facing a lifetime ban from soccer. This is due to alleged involvement in a betting scandal and obstruction of the ongoing investigation by the English Football Association (FA). The Brazilian international is accused of breaching betting regulations. This includes deliberately receiving yellow cards in Premier League matches to benefit from bets …
Read More »Steelers’ George Pickens says his limited playing time is decided by offensive coordinator Arthur Smith
After three straight wins to begin the season, the Steelers have lost two straight. Both games were three-point losses and Pittsburgh in 3-2 on the year. They gave up a last-second touchdown in Week 5 to lose 20-17 to the Cowboys. Pittsburgh is on the road in Week 6 to face the Las Vegas Raiders. Speaking with the media this …
Read More »Confirmed line-ups with Bellingham set to play as false nine due to Kane absence
England face Greece tonight with both sides holding 100 per cent records in Nations League B, Group 2 after wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Lee Carsley’s tenure as interim boss of the Three Lions could not have gone any better so far, and the same can be said for new Greece coach Ivan Jovanovic, who took over …
Read More »Bournemouth targeting October 19 return date for Tyler Adams
AFC Bournemouth is aiming to have American midfielder Tyler Adams back in action following the October international break. Adams, who has not yet featured this season, has been sidelined following back surgery lasts summer. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder featured in all three of the Americans’ Copa America group stage matches, fighting through back spasms to be part of …
Read More »Player’s survey finds fear of injury is a key impact factor in mental health
October 10 – A survey carried out by English football’s players union has revealed that a majority of players believe their mental health is impacted by the fear of injury. The anonymous survey by the Professional Footballers’ Association of more than 1,000 male and female professional players during the 2023-24 season found 68% cited injury concerns as having a major …
Read More »Barcelona face setback as lawsuit against Zenit over €490,000 non-payment dismissed
Malcom was one of Barcelona’s most bizarre transfers in recent history as the Brazilian’s story at the club simply did not add up for multiple reasons. Initially signed from Bordeaux in July 2018, the player spent a year in Barcelona where he impressed in his limited minutes. Despite making a decent start to life in Catalonia, he was shipped off …
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