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Report finds fossil fuel firms spend $1bn on football ‘greenwashing’

Report finds fossil fuel firms spend bn on football ‘greenwashing’

September 19 – Fossil fuel companies bankroll $5.6 billion in global sports deals in a bid to ‘greenwash’ their reputations with football benefitting receiving almost $1 billion. according to a new study by Thinktank New Weather Institute (NWI).  The Dirty Money report by NWI contends that football has gained the most from the deals, with 59 sponsorship arrangements worth a …

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Juventus fans worry that Luiz could become another Brazilian flop

Juventus fans worry that Luiz could become another Brazilian flop

Juventus fans are concerned that Douglas Luiz may join the long list of Brazilian midfielders who have struggled at the club. Juve has had several Brazilian stars in its history, with some performing well in the Bianconeri colours. However, many others have failed to make a lasting impact, and Luiz might follow that path. The former Aston Villa man joined …

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An English fan’s-eye view of French Ligue2 protests

An English fan’s-eye view of French Ligue2 protests

Fans of French Ligue2 clubs have been protesting the move to playing league matches on Friday nights to satisfy their broadcast partner. The fans welcome their teams on to the pitch noisily, but when the game kicks off go silent. Graham Harrison a Leeds United fan holidaying in Brittany, France, with a football supporting friend decided to watch a Ligue2 …

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Barcelona’s latest La Masia pearl called up for Monaco clash was ‘trained’ by Pedri last year

Barcelona’s latest La Masia pearl called up for Monaco clash was ‘trained’ by Pedri last year

Barcelona’s squad list for tonight’s clash against AS Monaco features two very special names – Toni Fernandez and Guille Fernandez. The La Masia duo who recently broke records with Barça Atletic, are seen as two of the academy’s brightest talents in midfield. With Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo’s injuries only adding to the long list of midfield absentees, the youngsters …

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Cottagers fresh off shock Cup exit

Cottagers fresh off shock Cup exit

Fulham go into Saturday’s match with Newcastle fresh off a shock exit in the League Cup at the hands of Preston. They face an in-form Newcastle side who also had the midweek off. Match Preview Fulham Recent Form Fulham have only lost one out of their last five games in all competitions but have failed to win in their last …

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