Following the partnership announced at the end of last year between UEFA and Groupe Amaury, proprietor of the media companies France Football and L’Équipe, to co-organise the renowned Ballon d’Or from 2024, the nominees for this year’s awards have been unveiled. Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d’Or is the most distinguished accolade aContinue reading “2024 Ballon d’Or awards nominees revealed”
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Celtic confirm Champions League squad
Celtic’s Champions League campaign kicks off on Wednesday, September 18th, with a home fixture against Slovakian league champions Bratislava at Parkhead. They will then travel to Germany to take on Dortmund on matchday two, set for Tuesday, October 1st. Here is Celtic’s complete squad as they enter the new Champions League league phase: Goalkeepers: KasperContinue reading “Celtic confirm Champions League squad”
Ian Murray on his departure from Raith Rovers
Following his departure as Raith Rovers manager after the opening day of the SPFL Championship season, Ian Murray has addressed his time at Stark’s Park for the first time. In a statement given to the PA news agency, the 43-year-old said: “From the moment I arrived at Stark’s Park in May 2022, I had aContinue reading “Ian Murray on his departure from Raith Rovers”
Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football
Larne Football Club, a team that once languished in the lower tiers of Northern Irish football, made history on Thursday evening by qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. This remarkable achievement, following their victory over Lincoln Red Imps in the playoff round, is a testament to the transformative leadership of manager Tiernan Lynch and theContinue reading “Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football”
The biggest deadline day deals in the SPFL
Transfer deadline day turned out to be busy for a few clubs in the Scottish Premiership. We had a look at the most high profile moves in and out of clubs made in time for the deadline. Celtic welcome three new signings On the final day of the transfer window, Celtic secured the signings ofContinue reading “The biggest deadline day deals in the SPFL”
Celtic’s Record-Breaking £11m Signing of Arne Engels is a Bold Statement of Intent
Celtic’s decision to break their transfer record by signing 20-year-old Belgian under-21 international Arne Engels for £11 million is a significant statement of intent from the club. Celtic has always been a club with a rich history, steeped in tradition, and backed by a passionate fan base. However, the modern football landscape demands more thanContinue reading “Celtic’s Record-Breaking £11m Signing of Arne Engels is a Bold Statement of Intent”
UEFA EURO 2024 generates economic impact of over €7.4bn in Germany
According to a holistic study conducted by Nielsen Sports, the world’s leading provider of sports data measurement and fan insight, the economic impact of UEFA EURO 2024 for Germany and the ten host cities amounts to €7.4bn. More than 90% of this sum, was the direct result of expenditure by the 2.7 million ticket holders (44% from abroad), organisersContinue reading “UEFA EURO 2024 generates economic impact of over €7.4bn in Germany”
Gianluigi Buffon to receive UEFA President’s Award
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has paid tribute to Gianluigi Buffon by selecting the former Italy goalkeeper to receive the 2024 UEFA President’s Award. The award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities. Few, if any goalkeepers have remained at the top of the game for as long as Buffon, whose remarkable and consistentContinue reading “Gianluigi Buffon to receive UEFA President’s Award”
The League Managers Association pay tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson
Following the passing of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, Richard Bevan and Martin O’Neill have released the following statement on behalf of the League Managers Association. The LMA is deeply saddened following the passing of former LMA President and member Sven-Göran Eriksson. Sven joined the LMA in 2001, when he was appointed as England managerContinue reading “The League Managers Association pay tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson”
