latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 909 days agoPremier League avoids semi-automated offside for quirky reason
In light of the recent VAR dispute involving Luis Diaz's disallowed goal for Liverpool, one concern has arisen. The question on everyone's mind is why the Premier League doesn't use the semi-automated offside technology. Liverpool and Tottenham produced drama when referees wrongfully disallowed Luis Diaz's first-half goal. Unfortunately for Jurgen Klopp’s side, they ended up […]

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/ 911 days agoBayern turns to familiar face as emergency defense option
Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng is close to signing a free-agent contract to return to the club. After losing Matthijs de Ligt to injury, the German giants are vulnerable at the back and might need more defensive reinforcements. There was a noticeable void in the middle of the week without him, Dayot Upamecano, and […]

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/ 911 days agoPSG coach attributes failure to beat Clermont to unusual factor
Saturday's scoreless draw against Clermont Foot cost Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to take over a temporary lead in the Ligue 1 rankings. The defending champions wanted to continue their winning streak after two consecutive outstanding performances against Borussia Dortmund and Marseille. A scoreless draw with a struggling Clermont team shows that they still have ways […]

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/ 911 days agoDAZN enter fray against Sky Sports-TNT sports for EPL TV rights
Reports indicate that DAZN will most certainly participate in the next EPL TV rights auction, which might be rather competitive. The domestic rights of the Premier League were last put up for auction in 2018, bringing in $6.2 billion and drastically altering the playing field for teams. Because of this ruling, even mid-table teams now […]

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/ 911 days agoTyler Adams suffers injury setback: When will he return to action?
A fresh chapter in Tyler Adams' club career at Bournemouth has begun as the forward picked up an injury. The USMNT captain joined the Cherries from Leeds in August, but a hamstring injury kept him out of action until now. His absence from action began on March 11. After coming off the bench to make […]

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/ 912 days agoPGMOL surprise statement on Liverpool controversial offside
After receiving backlash for mistakenly ruling Luis Diaz's goal for Liverpool as offside against Tottenham, the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) has apologized. Seeing another injustice in the Premier League, which has become practically routine in England's top flight, did not make for an easy weekend for Liverpool supporters. Having been reduced to nine […]

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/ 912 days agoMan Utd re-evaluate Antony's fate, edging closer to comeback
Despite domestic abuse charges hanging over Brazilian winger Antony, Manchester United have announced that he will return to training soon. The Greater Manchester Police have recently spoken with the 23-year-old, who only returned to England this week after staying in Brazil since September. After this discussion, all internal measures came to a close. Antony has […]

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/ 912 days agoPossible surgery for Lisandro Martinez: How long will he be out?
After re-injuring the foot he first injured in April, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez may need more surgery. Martinez alongside Raphael Varane remain United's best starting central defensive partnership. While Ten Hag has relied on him while healthy, his performance has waned this season, as seen by the club's poor defensive record. However, a recurrence […]

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/ 912 days agoAston Villa to end it with Castore: Who could replace them?
News has arrived confirming that Aston Villa will be leaving their jersey manufacturer Castore early due to unsatisfactory quality. Many Villa players, including from the women’s team, have voiced their displeasure with the 2023-24 kits. The players have explained how hot and sticky they become under constant humidity. Castore, however, will continue to provide the […]

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/ 912 days agoBarcelona's 2024-25 UCL participation at risk for bizarre reason
Barcelona's participation in the 2024-25 UCL is in doubt if the bribery investigation against them goes to trial. UEFA could elect to ban the Catalan giants from the UEFA Champions League if there is a case for them to answer. According to El Debate, a Spanish news site, Judge Joaquin Aguirre has filed charges against […]

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/ 912 days agoMohamed Salah's mind-blowingly high weekly salary exposed
After extending his contract with Liverpool last year, Mohamed Salah's lawyer has now discussed the financial terms of his weekly salary. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is one of the most recognizable names in sport, and his agency have made sure to negotiate a salary that reflects his star status. After months of conjecture, the 31-year-old signed […]

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/ 913 days agoLAFC coach issues warning to MLS after Campeones Cup loss
In the Campeones Cup, Liga MX side Tigres defeated the reigning MLS Cup Champions, LAFC. After ninety minutes of play, the game went to penalty kicks. Tigres deservedly won after controlling the ball throughout the contest. During the game, LAFC retreated to their defensive position and awaited an opportunity to launch a counterattack. At BMO […]

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/ 913 days agoAston Villa look at alternatives after plans to end Castore deal
Aston Villa is exploring short-term alternatives to current jersey provider Castore to end its agreement with the latter. The men's and women's teams voiced displeasure with the jerseys. The men's squad attributes the kits to some early-season struggles. Villa's male players expressed dissatisfaction after having worn the shirts in 10 matches throughout the current season. […]

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/ 913 days agoFlamengo looking to hire ex-Brazil coach to replace Sampaoli
On Thursday, Brazilian club Flamengo terminated the contract of their manager Jorge Sampaoli. The team failed to secure victory in the Copa do Brasil over the weekend. The Argentine manager felt the heat to perform well with Flamengo, Brazil's most popular team. When they failed to win the Brazilian Cup in a two-legged final, his […]

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/ 914 days agoAC Milan scrap plan for $1.3bn stadium, new location revealed
The construction of AC Milan's brand-new, cutting-edge stadium continues full steam ahead. The Rossoneri chose to continue ahead without their city rivals, Inter after they abandoned the new San Siro project. Thus, Wednesday marked the completion of the preliminary official step toward submitting a comprehensive project plan. A plan for the "San Francesco" neighborhood in […]
