The UEFA Champions League does not harbour the best of memories for FC Barcelona in recent years. After repeated knockout humiliations, the Blaugrana Institute reached a new low when they failed to make the Round of 16 for two consecutive seasons in Europe. Their overall performance has been better this season and a place in the knockout stages has been …
Read More »Inter Miami add Saudi trip to pre-season and a Messi vs Ronaldo re-run
December 13 – In the latest coup for Saudi Arabia, the Arab Kingdom will host two Inter Miami pre-season matches, including a rematch between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who now plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr. The Saudi Arabian matches have been added to what is becoming a pre-season global tour for Messi and Inter Miami, with games already …
Read More »Ceferin undecided on whether to run again as UEFA old boy Gill pushes him towards the exit
December 13 – UEFA sources have said that if president Aleksander Ceferin decided to run for a third full term as the confederation’s statutes might not necessarily need to be changed to allow that to happen. Former Manchester United president David Gill, objected to a proposal to change the wording of the statutes at an UEFA excutive committee meeting last …
Read More »Barcelona rested players recalled for Antwerp clash to avoid sending ‘dangerous message’ on president’s ‘orders’
Heading into the Royal Antwerp game later this evening, Barcelona have announced a key change in itinerary, along with the inclusion of three first-team stars. Robert Lewandowski, Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan were added to the squad, while the team is set to stay the night in Belgium and return Thursday morning. These were the changes that were made ahead …
Read More »PSV 1-1 Arsenal: That was a game of football
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video Arsenal’s Champions League group stage concluded with a 1-1 draw in Eindhoven last night, which was absolutely fine all things considered. Mikel Arteta made eight changes to the side that started at Villa Park on Saturday, using his squad as much as possible. The fact we don’t have players like …
Read More »Wor Flags issue message to fans attending AC Milan decider at SJP tonight
Wor Flags have encouraged Newcastle fans to arrive early, bring a black and white scarf and ‘raise the roof’ ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with AC Milan. They are hoping to create a ‘sea of black and white’ across the stadium and a display has still been planned, but they will be unable to replicate the level of display …
Read More »December 15th: Friday’s Football Accumulator – 9/1
With all of Europe’s elite now at the heart of a stacked winter schedule, Friday’s offers a trio of heavyweight showdowns from across the continent. Watching the likes of Tottenham, Monaco and Juventus all steal centre stage, we have found a trio of interesting betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for. Friday, December 15th BST 20:00 Nottingham …
Read More »Barcelona coach and directors in conflict, strange atmosphere at club – report
Not everything is falling into place for Barcelona as we approach the new calendar year. The club’s poor run of form was further compounded by a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Girona. The result has set them back from the title race this season. Shortly after the defeat to Girona, there were talks of discontent brewing inside the Barcelona …
Read More »How Does Heisman Win Affect Jayden Daniels’ NFL Draft Stock?
The college football season may not be over just yet, but already thoughts are turning to the NFL Draft. This year’s draft is QB heavy at the top with Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, and now Heisman Trophy winner, Jayden Daniels is moving up NFL mock draft boards too. Let’s take a look just how far this year’s best player …
Read More »Two Sports Documentaries Make Top 300 in New Netflix List
Netflix’s sports documentaries “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Full Swing” have made a splash in the platform’s mid-year engagement report. Capturing the essence of competition, these series delve deep into the lives, pressures, and triumphs of professional athletes in their respective high-speed and precision-driven sports. The two sports documentaries both ranked in the top-300 in hours viewed from January …
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