Daily Archives: April 1, 2024

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s reaction to Brentford draw should worry Manchester United manager

Manchester United came close to securing a win at the Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford in their recent Premier League fixture, but the Bees managed to equalise in the dying seconds of the game. The home side dominated Manchester United all game, creating chances after chances and attempting a ridiculous 31 attempts. Unfortunately for them, they could not make most …

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MLS breaks into top 10 strongest leagues in the world

Major League Soccer (MLS) continues to climb up the list of the best leagues in the world, largely as a credit to success in the Leagues Cup. In August 2023, British sports analytics company Opta ranked MLS the 29th strongest division in the world of soccer. By the fall, MLS halved that ranking to reach No. 15 in the world. …

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Germany bans fans from buying #44 kit over Nazi link

Ahead of the Germany-hosted Euros 2024, Adidas stopped sales of Germany’s number 44 kit due to apparent Nazi links. The #44 jersey bore resemblances to the Nazi Schutzstaffel (SS). The SS committed several genocidal deaths during the Holocaust and WWII. Adidas’ #4 jersey will also get a redesign. “We will block the personalization of the jerseys in our online store,” …

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Ange shares positive update but three still ruled out against West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the club appears to be emerging from its injury woes, with no fresh concerns reported ahead of their upcoming league fixture against West Ham on Tuesday night. Manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed in his pre-game press conference as reported by Football London that all regular players in the squad are in …

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Manchester City star Rodri at risk of a two-game suspension

Manchester City are undergoing an injury crisis of their own with several big names out injured including Kyle Walker, John Stones and goalkeeper Ederson.  Their absence of these players along with the dip in form of Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne was felt in the lacklustre 0-0 draw against Arsenal at home. The clash between the two heavyweights failed …

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Former Man City man set to join Man United next season after quitting club

Man United look set to appoint Jason Wilcox as their new technical director as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to build a strong team behind the scenes at Old Trafford.  According to The Independent, United have made an official approach to Southampton for their director of football and have agreed to pay the Saints a sum that is the equivalent of a full year of …

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Sandro Sabatini says Allegri made the wrong substitution against Lazio

Max Allegri’s substitutions in Juventus’ defeat to Lazio over the weekend are facing scrutiny and criticism. The Bianconeri suffered a late defeat in Rome in a match they were expected to win, especially considering their recent performances. Juventus is currently on shaky ground, as continued losses could potentially push them out of the Serie A top four. Securing a place …

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Arsenal and Chelsea ready to pounce for Barcelona’s Raphinha

Barcelona’s financial issues are well documented and the Catalan club may be forced into selling Raphinha this summer to ease their problems as Arsenal and Chelsea get ready to pounce. The Brazilian star made the move to Spain from Leeds United in 2022 as part of a £55m deal and although he has had moments, the winger has failed to …

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New contract talks for three Liverpool stars to be prioritised

As Liverpool prepare for a significant managerial transition with Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure, Michael Edwards, who returns as the new CEO of Football, faces a crucial summer filled with important decisions. Among them is sorting out the contracts of some of their biggest stars whose contracts are close to expiring. According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, Edwards will prioritise …

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Jalen Johnson (ankle) will return tonight for the Atlanta Hawks

At 34-40, the Hawks have a firm grip on 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Including their game tonight vs. the Bulls, Atlanta only has eight games left in 2023-24. The team is dealing with several injuries but they will be getting a key forward back vs. Chicago.  Small forward Jalen Johnson has missed the Hawks’ last six games with …

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