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After their frustrating loss to Brighton at the weekend, fans and pundits have been wondering who or what is to blame for the Newcastle’s inconsistent start to the season. And when asked about the issue on the latest episode of ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast, Alan Shearer has pointed the finger of blame at one thing in particular. When host …

October 22 – League of Ireland club Cobh Ramblers has been bought by fledgling multi-club ownership group FC32 for an undisclosed sum. FC32 says it is building a network of owned clubs to develop talent and “unlock the full potential of athletes across women’s and men’s teams and academies worldwide”. Cobh Ramblers FC was founded in 1922 and was the club …

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is facing a serious issue with his hamstring muscles, according to a recent report from TV3.  This long-standing problem is preventing him from fully extending his leg, significantly impacting his ability to perform on the pitch.  Ansu’s hamstring muscles have been injured twice in the past, and despite recommendations, he chose not to undergo surgery. This …

October 22 – Six police officers were injured after FC Novi Pazar ultras attacked law enforcement officers before the Serbian league match against Partizan. The home fans were protesting outside the Novi Pazar City Stadium over the punishment the club received from the Serbian Football Federation (FFS) forcing them to play two matches in front of empty stands. The sanction …

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo recently sat down for an extensive interview for the program ‘Universo Valdano’.  In the interview, he reflected on his football journey, from starting as a child playing alongside his brother to his time at Espanyol, and Barcelona’s youth academy.  He also discussed his bold decision to move to Croatia at the age of 16, his outlook …

October 22 – More than 100 internationals in the women’s game are calling on FIFA to reconsider allowing Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco to be a sponsor. In an open letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, the 106 players describe Aramco’s involvement as a “middle finger to women’s soccer” in terms of human rights. In the letter, the players write: …

In an interesting development, RAC1 has revealed that Frenkie de Jong was physically fit to play in Barcelona’s recent match against Sevilla.  However, manager Hansi Flick deliberately left him warming up for the entire second half without bringing him onto the pitch. This decision appears to have been a warning to de Jong, as Flick reportedly took issue with certain …

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October 22 – A man who lit two flares and threw them into the crowd at the   Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, has been charged with arson that led to personal injuries. Giovanni Isai Ramirez Reyes (37, a resident of Orlando) lit the flares at a match on February 24 between Orlando and CF Montreal, and if convicted, faces a …

October 21 – The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced a three-year partnership with Unilever’s Rexona, making the brand an official sponsor of the Saudi Arabia Women’s National Team.  This marks the first official partner for the Kingdom’s women’s football programme at all levels, reflecting the rapid growth of the sport in Saudi Arabia. The deal aims to advance …