La Liga Coaches are considering going on a strike amidst the growing concerns over the unpaid salaries of fired managers. On Tuesday, Coaches in the Spanish league convened in Madrid, for the annual meeting organized by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The discussion for this year’s meeting was centered around the issues regarding the delayed payment for fired coaches. Several current La Liga coaches have voiced their concerns, with some going as far as suggesting a potential strike if the issue of unpaid salaries is not resolved swiftly. It was raised that while players’ contracts are protected and wages are…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Football is an actually fantasy, because everyone gets to create their own reality in their heads, give life to it and then face no consequences, even if the idea is worth entertaining. In this aspect of life, real knowledge isn’t actually common knowledge, because an average football fan never easily convinced of adopting a new notion, even when they have the evidence right in front of them. The aforementioned is as a result of the blind feeling of indebted loyalty that fans have for their favourite clubs, players, or even managers, so much that they don’t really see beyond the…
Victor Osimhen has arrived in Turkiye and signed a season long loan contract with Galatasaray from Napoli. The Nigerian sensation has had a long summer following a couple of failed moves, with both Chelsea and Al Ahli falling short in their attempts to sign him on loan or in permanent deals from the Serie A club. Osimhen, whose relationship with Napoli broke down during the summer window was always keen on a move away from the club, a thought which prompted the hierarchy to inform new manager Antonio Conte that the Nigerian is no longer in their plans for the…
Bayer Leverkusen has earned massive congratulatory messages following their resilient attitude in the just concluded summer transfer window. Although their 35-game and 44-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga and domestic competitions respectively ended in the loss to RB Leipzig during the weekend, Xabi Alonso led side has done the bigger job in the summer, and will be expected to bounce back after the international break. Eyes were on the activities of Die Werkself during the window, following the spectacular season they had in 2023-24 campaign, where they unexpected went unbeaten in a domestic competitions, claiming the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles.…
Fantasty Premier League is back again and managers are looking for players with the biggest prospects ahead of the start of Gameweek 3. It’s just two weeks into the season, and many managers are already considering using their wildcard. Is this a bad idea? Is it the right time? If you decide to use it now, how should you set up your team? These are the questions we will be addressing. One of the major reasons many managers are opting for an early wildcard this season is because of the price tags of the players, especially Haaland, which forces many…
Chelsea secured the ticket into the UEFA Conference League group stages despite a 2-1 defeat to Swiss outfit Servette in Geneva. Enzo Maresca’s minions had won the first-leg 2-0 in London last week, and took an early lead on the night thanks to a Christopher Nkunku’s early penalty to establish a 3-0 aggregate lead. However, the host fought back through goals in either half from Jeremy Guillememot and Enzo Crivelli to go one goal within of leveling on aggregate. Fortunately for the Blues, they managed to hold on to avoid what would have been an absolute disaster. The early days…
Barcelona can devise measures to combat unfortunate incidence of injuries, although the club is not necessarily at fault for what is inevitable in the game. Yes, injuries are inevitable in football, but they can be lessened with proper management. In recent seasons, FC Barcelona has been experiencing an alarming injury crisis, particularly among its younger players. This issue has raised concerns about the club’s management of player minutes and the overall handling of its rising stars. 17-year-old Marc Bernal became the latest victim on Tuesday night in the win over Ray Vallecano. The midfielder suffered a ruptured Anterior cruciate ligament…
Federico Chiesa is passing a scheduled medical and an official announcement away from becoming a new Liverpool player. Liverpool seized the market opportunity with the signing of Federico Chiesa on a four-year contract in a €13 million guaranteed fee from Juventus, making him the first outfield signing in the Arne Slot era. Giorgi Mamardashvili has just been signed in a €30 million plus €5 milion add-ons from Valencia. However, the Georgian goalkeeper will not join the club until next summer. Chiesa will become the first arrival under the Dutchman. The Italian winger, known for his explosive pace, dribbling, and tenacity,…
INEOS has delivered the short-term goals in their Manchester United rebuild, and now the ball is in the court of Erik Ten Hag. Huge responsibilities, yet little margin for error. As Erik Ten Hag got his third season as the Manchester United boss underway, the expectation is again very high as it was at the start of last season, following the promising end to the Dutchman’s maiden year at the club. The club has had a lot to complain about over the years, as the different many reasons they continue to fail in their quest to re-establish the standard of…
Fantasy Premier League, may people are feeling high right now, probably because they had a very good score in the first week and rank very high in their mini league. However, when they look at their players’ games in Gameweek 2, reality sets in. This is one of the major mistakes many make—they focus more on the week rather than the early fixtures. You need to remember, every time you set up your team, that FPL is a marathon, not a sprint. Just like the game of chess, to win, you have to think three, five, or six steps ahead…