Kieran Trippier has called for referees to come out and discuss their decisions after games, asking why it’s always the players and managers who must take questions from the media. The VAR official who asked last night’s referee to review Tino Livramento’s ‘handball’ has been taken off duty for tonight’s Champions League clash between Real Sociedad and RB Salzburg, but …
Read More »Women’s Super League agrees breakaway from the FA
November 29 – Hailed as the start of a new era, the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship – the top two tiers of the game in the UK – have agreed to take over the running of the professional football in England from the 2024-25 season. Breaking away from the English Football Association, former Nike director Nikki Doucet will …
Read More »Spurs agree academy development partnership with India’s Kickstart FC
November 29 – Tottenham Hotspur’s Global Football Development team has partnered with India’s Kickstart FC in a bid to support the development of local players and coaches in Bengaluru, India. Kickstart FC is an Indian professional football club from Karnataka. Their women’s team participate in Indian Women’s League and the men’s side competes in the BDFA Super division, the third tier …
Read More »Inter Milan is leading Juventus in the race for a Cagliari player
Juventus has maintained a longstanding interest in Cagliari’s Nahitan Nandez and continues to express a strong desire to sign him. The Uruguayan midfielder was on the verge of joining Juventus when Cagliari faced relegation. However, a deal could not be finalised, and Nandez remained with Cagliari in Serie B before the team secured promotion back to Serie A. While Nandez …
Read More »Leverkusen complain of mid-season loss of five players to AFCON finals in January
November 29 – Bayer Leverkusen president Fernando Carro says he wants a debate about holding the African Cup of Nations in the middle of the European season. Ivory Coast will organise the final phase from January 13 to February 11, meaning a spate of European-based African stars will have to be released by their clubs. Leverkusen could be without five key players …
Read More »Experts warn against sin bins that MLS may trial in 2024
Major League Soccer may be set to introduce sin bins ahead of the 2024 regular season. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved trials for the potential new law during a meeting on Tuesday. The international group currently determines the laws and rules of soccer worldwide. Nevertheless, implementing sin bins in soccer leagues cannot become official until the annual business …
Read More »Zack Moss will take over for Johnathan Taylor while he misses time
At 6-5 through their first 11 games this season, the Colts are still very much alive and could make the playoffs in 2023. If the regular season ended today, Indianapolis would be in the AFC playoffs as the 7th seed. They would have a matchup on the road against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. There are still six games left …
Read More »Barcelona defender’s agent met with Deco today, player keen to regain his place in the starting XI
It has been a mixed season so far for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen as he has been in and out of the starting lineup. The 27-year-old Dane has not always been at his best level this term, with reports suggesting that he has been playing with some discomfort. At the same time, the reinstatement of Jules Kounde at centre-back and …
Read More »Chiesa wants to know next Juventus coach before agreeing a new deal
Juventus is eager to secure a new deal for Federico Chiesa as quickly as possible, recognising the attacker’s significant contributions and value to the team. Despite initial struggles upon Max Allegri’s return, Chiesa has successfully adapted to the demands of the manager’s 3-5-2 formation, even though it may not be his optimal system. He remains a standout player for Juventus, …
Read More »Tytus Howard’s knee injury will require surgery after having tests
Despite a tough loss to the Jaguars in Week 12, the Titans are still 6-5 this season and are very much alive in the AFC playoff race. Houston has done an excellent job protecting their franchise QB, rookie C.J. Stroud. He’s in the MVP conversation this season and that is in large part due to his offensive line giving him …
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