Russian energy giant Gazprom, Schalke O4’s main sponsor, will no longer appear on the team’s shirts. The decision was taken following the military offensive Russia started against Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday. Gazprom, a state-owned Russian company, is Schalke’s sponsor since 2007. Instead of ‘Gazprom,’ the 2. Bundesliga […]
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UEFA to Move Champions League Final from Saint Petersburg After Russia’s Military Attack on Ukraine
The Champions League final in May will be moved from Saint Petersburg to another venue outside Russia following Vladimir Putin’s order to invade Ukraine. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin called for an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee on Friday. It’s expected that UEFA confirm the change of stadium for the […]
Mourinho Faces Three-Game Ban After Yelling at the Referee ‘Juventus Sent You’
Jose Mourinho’s outburst that saw him getting sent off during AS Roma’s match against Verona at the weekend is expected to be further punished by Italian football’s decision-makers. “They sent you on purpose. Juve sent you,” Mourinho told referee Luca Pairetto after being shown red in the added minutes of […]
Neymar Goes Public on Wish to Play in the MLS Before Retirement
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Neymar revealed that he’d want to try life in the MLS before putting an end to his professional career. Neymar is under contract at Parc des Princes until 2025. The attacker said he’d favor a move to the MLS over a return to Brazil. “I […]
USWNT Game Marks Historical Own-Goal Hat-Trick for New Zeeland Player
New Zeeland defender Meikayla Moore put a hat-trick of own-goals past her keeper in the first 36 minutes of the match against USWNT. She was then substituted before half-time. Moore first netted at the wrong end in the fifth minute, then scored again for an unwanted brace seconds later. She […]
Celtics Co-Owner Pagliuca Behind $556m Atalanta Takeover
Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca is leading the group of investors who acquired a 55 percent stake in La Dea, the Atalanta Bergamo parent company which owns 86 percent of the club. Antonio and Luca Percassi, the former owners of the team, will retain a 45 percent stake in La […]
Billionaire Blavatnik’s Firm Injects $4.3 Billion into Sports Media Group DAZN
DAZN Group announced a $4.3 billion capital injection by billionaire investor Len Blavatnik’s firm. The British sports media company aims to expand into recreational betting, gaming and non-fungible tokens. The investment comes after Spain’s LaLiga sold its domestic broadcasting rights to Movistar and DAZN for $5.62 billion over five years. […]
Violent Crash For PSG Just Days After Beating Real Madrid, As They Lose 3-1 Against Nantes in Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain celebrated a glamorous win over Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, but returned with their feet on the ground following a humiliating display in the Ligue 1 match against Nantes. PSG was 3-0 down at half-time, despite starting Messi, Mbappe and Neymar upfront. Nantes scored three […]
UEFA to Give Away 30k Free Tickets to Fans of European Cups Finalists This Year
UEFA says the gesture comes as a “reward to the lifeblood of the game for their loyal support during the pandemic”. The announcement was made by UEFA President Aleksander ÄŒeferin this week. The fans of the participating teams at this year’s club competition finals will be offered a total of […]
Tottenham Ask Conte to Stop Talking to Italian Media, With Premier League Form Dipping
Antonio Conte said he was “disturbed” by the coverage in the English media of an interview he gave in Italy. Tottenham has asked him to stop talking to Italian outlets as a consequence. During his talk with Sky Italia, Conte said that the Spurs squad “maybe, on paper, weakened” following […]
Mbappe’s Mother Goes House-Hunting in Madrid, with Summer Move Looking Sealed
Kylian Mbappe runs out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain at the end of June. The 23-year-old is set to sign for Real Madrid as a free agent. Mbappe starred in the Champions League midweek in the clash opposing his current club and his future one. The attacker decided the match […]
Exclusive: Is Rivaldinho on His Way to the MLS? The Son of Former Ballon d’Or Winner Rivaldo is Talking to Two Clubs
Brazilian striker Rivaldinho is eyeing a move to the MLS. According to Online Gambling sources, he is holding talks with two clubs after a transfer to Toronto FC collapsed recently. The 26-year-old is under contract with Cracovia Krakow in the Polish top-flight but is on the lookout for a new […]
Mbappe Claims He’s Not Decided Over His Future After Stellar Champions League Display. What Do the Odds Say?
Kylian Mbappe scored a stoppage-time winner to settle the first act in the Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid Champions League double. The Round of 16 clash will be decided after the second leg in Madrid on 9 Mar.. Mbappe’s fantastic goal showed once more why he is held in such […]
Exclusive: Charlotte FC Bids $1.3 Million for Romanian Forward Miculescu
Charlotte FC will make their MLS debut on 27 Feb., when they travel to play D.C. United. Charlotte is trying to add attacking power to Miguel Ãngel RamÃrez’s squad ahead of their first campaign in the top-flight. According to information obtained by Online Gambling, Charlotte made a bid of $1.3 […]
Eriksen Returns in Brentford Friendly Eight Months After Cardiac Arrest
Christian Eriksen returned to the pitch and played his first minutes in the Brentford shirt. He featured in the behind closed doors friendly against fifth-tier side Southend United. Brentford won the game 3-2, with Eriksen assisting one of his team’s goals. The 30-year-old Dane started the game and tried to […]
What’s Next for Chelsea After Winning the Club World Cup and How Safe is Tuchel’s Job?
Chelsea’s two major goals of the campaign remain conquering another Champions League and the Premier League trophy. Right now, they aren’t favorites in either competition. Chelsea won the Club World Cup after beating Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-1 in Abu Dhabi. It was a complicated affair for the European champions, who […]
Ronaldo in Crisis? CR7 Misses Open Goal Chance to Reach Six Goalless Games, Tells Pals He Is Considering Future
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a sitter in Manchester United’s 1-1 home draw against Southampton to reach six games without a goal. The Portuguese superstar is said to be considering his future, as comeback season at United didn’t go as planned. Ronaldo’s form has taken a dip over the past month. Against […]
Two Big Moves in One Week: Shaqiri Joins the Fire on Club-Record Transfer Fee, with Douglas Costa Signing for Galaxy
Xherdan Shaqiri and Douglas Costa are joining Lorenzo Insigne on the list of top players signed by MLS Clubs since the start of the year. Insigne will be joining Toronto from Napoli on a contract starting 1 Jul., while Shaqiri and Costa’s moves are effective immediately, meaning they will be […]
Cat Kicker Zouma Available for Selection Against Leicester
Kurt Zouma remains part of the first-team plans at West Ham despite infuriating millions of fans this week. A video of him dropping, kicking and slapping one of his cats was published online. West Ham fined the player $340k, meaning two weeks’ wages, while animal charities asked for Zouma to […]
Timbers Sack Polo Following Allegations of Domestic Abuse
Portland Timbers have terminated Andy Polo’s contract one day after he was suspended on allegations of domestic abuse by his former partner. The Peruvian is denying any wrongdoing. Genessis Alarcon, his ex-lover and the mother of his chilren, accused the MLS player of physical and emotional abuse during a Peruvian […]