Monthly Archives: January 2024

George Weah visits Juventus players at Continassa

Serie A legend George Weah visited the Bianconeri training ground today after concluding his duties as the president of Liberia. As the father of Juventus winger Timothy Weah, who joined the club in the summer, George Weah holds a special connection to the team. Timothy, influenced by his father while growing up, revealed that his father encouraged him to seize …

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Gio Reyna is latest American linked to Serie A transfer

The latest rumors for the transfer of Gio Reyna ping the American to Serie A side Fiorentina. There is no hiding the fact that Reyna is looking for a move away from Borussia Dortmund. The lack of playing time under Edin Terzic has left the 21-year-old frustrated on the bench for Dortmund. Other rumors have linked Reyna to the Premier …

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Moriyasu quietly confident ahead of Japan’s clash with Bahrain

January 30 – Entering his press conference with an air of calmness and composure despite being ten minutes late, Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu explained his expectations heading into the round of 16 tie with Bahrain at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday evening.  “After the Indonesia game we had some time to rest. We trained well with good intensity and …

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Everton’s appeal hearing against points penalty set to start

Everton is set to begin an appeal process in their fight against the 10-point Premier League penalty. The Toffees were previously hit with the punishment after an independent panel agreed with league officials that the club violated Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Everton submitted an official appeal of the ruling quickly after the points deduction was sent out. The appeal …

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Alex Moreno turns the ball into his own net after lightning Newcastle counter

Eddie Howe’s side lead Aston Villa 3-0 away from home as they dominate Unai Emery’s side going into the final 30 minutes. With Newcastle’s inconsistency this season coupled with Villa’s exceptional home record, many favoured Emery’s men going into Tuesday night. But after Fabian Schar scored a quick brace in the first half, Newcastle cruised through the game with an …

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Bundesliga outlines new media rights packages for 2025/26 to 2028/29

January 31 – Germany’s Bundesliga has published new detail and parameters for its media rights invitation to tender for the top two leagues for the four-season cycle 2025/26 to 2028/29. While the match schedule structure remains close to its current “tried and trusted” format, what is new is that a single buyer will be allowed to secure all four of …

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Bahrain undaunted by ‘life or death’ challenge of Japan

January 30 – Asian Cup hopefuls Bahrain will confront tournament favourites Japan on Wednesday afternoon at the Thumama Stadium in a round of 16 fixture that could completely change the complexion of the tournament. Speaking ahead of his clash with four-time Asian Cup champions Japan on Wednesday afternoon, Bahrain manager Juan Antonio Pizzi said: “We are very optimistic. It will …

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Syria look to spring another last 16 surprise on Iran

January 30 – Syria will rely on their own strengths and philosophy against Iran in the round of 16, said manager Hector Cuper on the eve of their second-round encounter.  For the first time in history, the Syrians will feature in the last 16 of the tournament after finishing third in Group B behind both Australia and Uzbekistan. They now …

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Uzbeks brush past Thailand to set up Qatar quarter final

January 30 – Uzbekistan secured a spot in the last eight of the Asian Cup following a routine 2-1 victory over Thailand, the last south-east Asian country in competition.  The Uzbeks had few problems in dispatching the Thais, who sat back and offered little attacking threat and never looked like chasing the game despite a flourish in the second half. …

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