While Barcelona were able to paper over the cracks in various positions this past summer owing to financial constraints, the club are aware that they must begin planning for the long term. Out of all the positions, the defensive midfield role appears to be the least future-proof. Oriol Romeu, who is in the twilight years of his career at 32, …
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Leeds fans skeptical 25-year-old will ever play for the club again
Leeds United are putting together a campaign that could see them return to the Premier League at the first time of asking and fans of the club might not want one of their players with them next season if they do seal promotion. Maximilian Wober joined the Whites in January to help the club stay in the Premier League, signing on …
Read More »More than 10% of Chelsea’s wages bill is on injured players
Injuries have played a massive role in what has been another disappointing season at Stamford Bridge. As of the end of November, six players are on the sidelines with injuries, and even more players have had stints out with injuries. In true Chelsea fashion, several of these absentees are new signings that arrived with expensive transfer fees. For example, Christopher …
Read More »Spurs incentivise ‘green’ matchday travel with Astropay payment partner
November 27 – Tottenham Hotspur, alongside its Official Payment Partner, AstroPay, has launched a new ‘green’ initiative targeting the club’s supporters who opt for public transport when attending home matches for the remainder of 2023. The initiative has been set up with the primary aim of reducing the club’s carbon footprint, in which fan travel currently takes up 47%. Fans …
Read More »Celtic team news vs Lazio
Lazio (2nd in Champions League Group E) take on Celtic (4th in Champions League Group E) on Tuesday 28th of November, at the Stadio Olimpico Tour, at 17:45 PM (GMT). The last time these two sides faced, Lazio beat Celtic 2-1 at Celtic Park. Goals from Matias Vecino and Pedro for Lazio, and a goal from Kyogo Furuhashi for Celtic. …
Read More »Serie A players mark elimination of violence against women day
November 27 – Players and coaches across Serie A had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women at the weekend. The initiative coincided with rallies across Italy to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The slogan for the initiative translated as “a red card against violence.” Meanwhile …
Read More »Bundesliga partners with TV streamer Coupang Play in multi-level promotion
November 27 – Germany’s Bundesliga has signed a long-term deal with South Korean digital streamer Coupang Play, beginning at the start of next season. Coupang wlll have exclusive rights to stream Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, as well as the German Supercup and the relegation play-off matches in its home territory. The broadcast deal strengthens the Bundesliga’s strengthens ties with Korea, …
Read More »Howe issues injury update from Paris – 16 out as Newcastle star fails to travel for PSG clash
Eddie Howe has issued an update on the injury front ahead of tomorrow night’s crucial Champions League clash with PSG. Speaking to the press from Paris, the boss has revealed that it’s “pretty much as we were” on the fitness front, revealing that Sean Longstaff hasn’t travelled due to an ongoing ankle issue. Joe Willock is due to see a …
Read More »EA deepens UEFA deal with Euro 2024 integration and launch of eEuro competition
November 27 – EA Sports has expanded its partnership with UEFA, including Euro 2024 in its hit EAFC 24 game, and and announcing it will be the platform for UEFA’s new eEURO Esports competition. The all-new tournament will feature Europe’s best EA SPORTS FC players representing UEFA national teams and will debut around Euro 2024, and continue as an annual …
Read More »Moyes admits he is worried about West Ham playmaker after Burnley
West Ham were 2-1 winners over Burnley on Saturday in what turned out to be a dramatic clash but David Moyes admitted after the game that he is worried about one of his players. The Hammers never turned up for the match at Turf Moor and were very lucky to get all three points. A lot of players looked tired …
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