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The Premier League are in the process of finalising an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) deal likely to be worth over £400 million. With four blockchain firms in the running, it appears French-based company Sorare are favourites to secure the deal. Their bid however could be in jeopardy after the UK’s Gambling Commision launched an investigation into […]
Sunday’s Carabao Cup final not only brings together two of England’s finest teams, but also two heavyweight head coaches in Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp. There’s a lot of similarities between the German coaches. Both achieved their coaching badges studying under Erich Rutemöller. Both rose to prominence at the helm at Mainz 05, before making […]
Manu Tuilagi will miss England’s clash with Wales at Twickenham after sustaining a hamstring injury in training, whilst Gloucester’s Louis Rees-Zammit has been dropped by Wales. Tuilagi’s replacement in the England starting team on Saturday will be confirmed on the day, with Joe Marchant recalled to the squad. Courtney Lawes will resume captaincy duties for […]
The Europa League gets back underway tonight, and today we’re taking a look at two of the key ties taking place, with Spanish giants Barcelona looking to secure some form of European silverware, and Scottish champions Rangers hoping for unlikely glory in Europe’s secondary competition. European football is always unpredictable, and there’s no doubt that […]
Michael Duff has stressed the “importance” of top flight loanees and the positive impact they’ve had on Cheltenham’s season so far. The Robins’ boss highlighted that he has been delighted by the calibre of players that have featured over his time at the club and was quick to acknowledge how beneficial their presence has been. […]
Mark Cooper has been fined by the Football Association today for an “aggravated breach” in a match between his current team AFC Barrow and Exeter City earlier this season. Cooper has also been handed fine of £3,000 and is ordered to attend a face-to-face education course due to his comments during the match on August […]
Park Life News reporter Ben Ware was one of two goalkeeper coaches in Gloucestershire to be invited to St George’s Park to attend The FA’s ‘Developing the female GK’ event, here are five things he learned. A TROPHY IS COMING SOON The FA plan to win a trophy by 2024 in what will be the […]
An excellent month in League 2 for table-toppers Forest Green Rovers was rounded off as manager Rob Edwards and goalkeeper Luke McGee both won Football League awards. The pair were named Manager of the Month and Player of the Month respectively after playing vital roles in their undefeated start to the year. Rovers won four […]
For the first time in 24 years, England Under-19’s has reached the World Cup Final, and will contest Sunday’s showpiece against overwhelming favourites India. England edged their way past a brave Afghanistan team in the semi-finals, winning by 15 runs, whilst India were always in command in their match against Australia, the winning margin 96 […]
Eqypt progressed to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last night with a victory on penalties against Cameroon. The game finished 0-0 after extra time, before the hosts fell short, missing three consecutive penalties to crash out at the penultimate hurdle. Former Tottenham player Clinton Njie missed the decisive spot kick, with a […]