Exclusive: Josh Daniels on TNS reaching the Conference League and his career to date

You are an integral part of the TNS side that has become the first Welsh side to qualify for the UEFA Conference League. What are your memories from the qualification campaign? “Those experiences were remarkable in their own right. Traveling across Europe exposed us to diverse cultures and unique challenges, such as playing in swelteringContinue reading “Exclusive: Josh Daniels on TNS reaching the Conference League and his career to date”

2024 Ballon d’Or awards nominees revealed

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”

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”

Five things we learned as Celtic defeat Rangers to continue perfect start to SPFL season 

Celtic defeated Rangers by three goals to nil at Celtic Park. First-half goals by Japanese internationals Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda gave Celtic a two-goal advantage at halftime. Then, in the second half, Celtic captain Callum McGregor added a third goal in spectacular fashion to secure a comfortable victory for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Here areContinue reading “Five things we learned as Celtic defeat Rangers to continue perfect start to SPFL season “

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”

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”

Kevin McCluskie shares his insight into Hungarian football

Who are the players and managers to watch out for in Hungarian Football this season?  Without any shadow of a doubt, Ferencvaros will be the team to watch in the Nemzeti Bajnoksag 1 (National Championship) again this season.  Fradi has won the league for the last 6 seasons, with each passing campaign seeming more and more like a formality for the teamContinue reading “Kevin McCluskie shares his insight into Hungarian football”

Five Key Takeaways from This Weekend’s SPFL Premiership Action

The latest round of fixtures in the Scottish Premiership provided plenty of drama, with several key talking points emerging across the division. Here are five things we learned from this SPFL weekend. Callum McGregor continues to lead by exampke at Celtic Callum McGregor continues to be the driving force for Celtic under Brendan Rodgers. TheContinue reading “Five Key Takeaways from This Weekend’s SPFL Premiership Action”

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”