Eddie Howe has issued an update on the injury front this morning, revealing who will and won’t be fit for tomorrow night’s trip to Aston Villa. The boss “hopes” to have Miguel Almiron back after he missed out at Fulham through illness and Jamaal Lascelles is likely to be absent again with a calf injury. Trippier is OK despite nursing …
Read More »Ceferin shrugs off Boban departure saying Congress will decide if UEFA has term limits
January 29 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists the organisation is united and democratic despite last week’s surprise resignation of Director of Football Zvonimir Boban. Boban, previously one the most influential members of Ceferin’s inner circle, stepped down in opposition to a change in the statutes that would let Ceferin stay in office as president longer than the current rules permit, possibly until 2031. Boban …
Read More »Barcelona might have an advantage in potential pursuit of Jurgen Klopp – report
Barcelona are set for a managerial change in the summer as Xavi Hernandez has announced his decision to step down from the position at the end of the season. Having taken over as manager in November 2021, Xavi led the club to the La Liga title and Spanish Super Cup triumph last season. But the current campaign has been off …
Read More »MG drives EV product line with Arsenal sponsorship
January 29 – MG Motor UK has become Premier League Arsenal’s Official Automotive Partner in a multi-year deal. The partnership celebrates MG’s 100th year anniversary this year and will see the motor manufacturer support both the men’s and women’s teams and be branded across the Emirates Stadium and Meadow Park. Marketing activation will also be based around content creation aimed …
Read More »Juventus and Vlahovic to resume contract talks in coming weeks
Juventus are still determined to renew the contract of Dusan Vlahovic and will reportedly resume negotiations soon enough. The star striker is currently enjoying his finest hour since joining the club back in January 2022. He has been firing on all cylinders recently, finding the back of the net six times this month. Therefore, the management is increasingly convinced of …
Read More »Fan fighting halts West Brom vs Wolves FA Cup clash
January 29 – In a rare throwback to the dark days of English football hooliganism, an FA Cup match between fierce rivals West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers had to be suspended on Sunday after “dangerous and inexcusable” crowd trouble. The fourth-round game between the Championship and Premier League teams was paused for almost 40 minutes after disgraceful scenes that …
Read More »Garcia States Whether Arteta Could Leave Arsenal For Barcelona
Former Liverpool star Luis Garcia has said there Mikel Arteta could leave Arsenal for Barcelona this summer, claiming the opportunity to manage the five-time European champions is too big to turn down for most managers. Xavi To Leave Barcelona At The End Of The 2023-24 Season Barcelona legend Xavi has announced he will not be in charge of his boyhood …
Read More »No need for Salah. Congo knock Egypt out of AFCON with penalty shootout win
January 29 – Congo knocked seven-time champion Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with an 8-7 penalty shootout win after the teams finished 1-1 after extra time on Sunday in the round of 16. Egypt’s forgettable tournament came to a sorry end while Guinea and Nigeria joined Congo in the quarter-finals. One of the pre-tournament favourites to lift the …
Read More »Barcelona defender back in group training today, aiming to return vs Alaves
It has been an eventful past few days at FC Barcelona, from Alejandro Balde deciding to undergo surgery to manager Xavi Hernandez announcing his departure at the end of the season. Amidst all this, though, the reigning La Liga champions have received some good news as far as injuries are concerned. Inigo Martinez back in training Injured defender Inigo Martinez …
Read More »Fabrizio Romano Gives Verdict On Chelsea’s Links With 24-Year-Old Striker
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has shot down rumors linking Chelsea with LOSC Lille star Jonathan David, claiming there is no concrete interest from the English side. He also said the 24-year-old was too expensive for the Pensioners’ taste, backing them to target other names in the summer transfer window. Chelsea Are Reportedly Looking To Sign A Striker In The …
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