Daily Archives: August 1, 2024

World Cup 2034 bid: Saudi Arabia unveils 15 host stadiums

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive bid to host the largest-ever edition of the World Cup in a single country. This announcement came shortly after the Kingdom submitted its official bid book titled “Growing Together” during a ceremony in Paris on Monday. The bid, backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines extensive plans and infrastructure projects; reflecting the Kingdom’s …

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Mikel Arteta gives worrying timescale for Calafiori Arsenal debut

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal fans may still have to wait a while to see Riccardo Calafiori make his debut. The Italy international completed a move to the Emirates from Bologna earlier in the week, with the Gunners fighting off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus for his signature. Calafiori immediately flew out to join his new teammates …

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Erik ten Hag outlines new ‘very proactive’ Man Utd approach

Erik ten Hag says he wants his Manchester United side to be ‘very proactive’ both with and without the ball. The Dutchman is preparing for his third season as Red Devils boss but despite leading them to EFL Cup and FA Cup titles so far and signing a new contract over the summer, he’ll be under pressure after slipping to …

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Bayern Munich set new championship points record

Just one year after Borussia Dortmund set the record for the most points in a Bundesliga season with 81 points, Bayern Munich smashed that tally, finishing with 91 points under Jupp Heynckes, losing just once all season. Heynckes’ lifted the trophy on matchday 28, the earliest title success in Bundesliga history, but confirmed his retirement at the end of the …

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Venu Sports: Why the price is a bust for soccer fans

The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in February that ESPN, FOX, and …

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Juventus adds Club Brugge teenager to their shopping list

Juventus is following exciting Club Brugge youngster Antonio Nusa and could make an approach for him this summer. Nusa has been in the news for several months as clubs around the continent watch him closely. Although the Norwegian is only 19, he has been a regular for his current club since 2021, gaining substantial game time. Under Thiago Motta, Juve …

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More concern for Manchester United as two more players forced off injured during win vs Real Betis

Manchester United are facing a challenging start to the new season as several key players have suffered injuries during their pre-season fixtures. Most notably, new summer signing Leny Yoro, who United signed last month for around £59m, has been confirmed to be out injured for three months with a suspected broken metatarsal. Yoro sustained the injury during the friendly against …

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