February 8 – Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae described his team’s achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being “like a dream” after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday’s last-four encounter. Just a couple of weeks ago the hosts were on the brink of being eliminated …
Read More »Former Barcelona player regrets leaving the club in 2021: “I have made mistakes”
Under severe financial distress, Barcelona have largely been kept afloat by La Masia over the last three to four years, with the academy producing some world class talent across the pitch. This has kept Barcelona largely competitive. Be it Marc Guiu’s late winner against Athletic Club this season, Gavi’s exploits over the last couple of years in midfield, or a …
Read More »Pro/rel fueling American investment in English soccer teams
Florida-based businessman Tom Piatak recently became the latest American to invest in an English professional soccer club. The CEO of Magellan Transport Logistics officially took control of Carlisle United through the Castle Sports Group back in November. Upon completing the purchase, Piatak proclaimed that he “wanted a club with considerable commercial upside.” This was even though the Cumbrians hail from …
Read More »Arsenal Flop To Move To Brazil Imminently, Says Fabrizio Romano
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed Arsenal winger Marquinhos is close to signing for Brazilian side Fluminense. According to Romano, his loan contract will likely have a permanent purchase option, meaning the switch to Fluminense could mark the end of his stint in England. Fluminense Requested Arsenal To Include Purchase Clause In Marquinhos’ Contract, Says Fabrizio Romano In his Daily …
Read More »Guinea Bissau’s Baciro Cande is latest AFCON managerial casualty
February 8 – In the latest managerial change in African football, Baciro Cande (pictured) will no longer serve as manager of Guinea Bissau. The country’s football federation confirmed on Wednesday that his contract will not be renewed. Cande’s contract expires at the end of the month, but his stay won’t be prolonged after Guinea Bissau were the first team to …
Read More »Two new La Masia talents called up to Barcelona first-team training today by Xavi
As Barcelona gear up to take on Granada in La Liga later this week, they have had to deal with a myriad of injury and fitness problems. As has been already established, Alejandro Balde and Gavi are out for the season while the likes of Marcos Alonso, Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, Joao Felix, and Ferran Torres are also recovering from injuries. …
Read More »Rashee Rice Player Prop Bets vs 49ers
Read below for the best Rashee Rice player props tips and how to bet on Super Bowl LVIII with Bovada. Rashee Rice Player Prop Best Bets vs 49ers At Least 68 Receiving Yards -121 At least 1 TD +110 At least 7 receptions -109 Rashee Rice Super Bowl Player Prop Pick 1: At least 68 receiving yards @ -121 with …
Read More »Premier League’s Scholes says VAR will improve, casts doubt over value of SAOT
February 8 – Premier League Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes has admitted that the in-stadium experience of VAR is poor for fans, but insists that it has improved refereeing in the English top flight. Despite demands for a higher standard of officiating, Scholes also sounded a “note of caution” around the calls for semi-automated offside, which debuted at the 2022 …
Read More »Hans Nicolussi Caviglia insists Juventus is always aware they are in the title race
Juventus midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia has spoken about expectations on the club as they battle to win another league title. Juve last won the crown in 2020, and Max Allegri won five consecutive league titles for them before leaving in 2019. The Bianconeri gaffer returned in 2021, and their trophy drought has remained for the duration of his second spell. …
Read More »What Private Jet Does Taylor Swift Own & How Much Is It Worth?
Taylor Swift and her private jet have been the center of attention ahead of the singer’s journey to the Super Bowl, but which model does she own and how much is it worth? If Swift wasn’t big enough already, she has fully taken over the globe with her venture into the world of American football and the NFL thanks to …
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