Xabi Alonso becomes Bayer Leverkusen boss: Which footballers would make great managers?
Bayer Leverkusen have appointed Liverpool and Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
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Barcelona predict record revenues, rising profits
BARCELONA, Spain: Barcelona on Thursday forecast profits of 274 million euros (270.7 million dollars) this season and record revenues of 1.255 billion euros.“It’s a conservative budget,” Barca’s financial vice president Eduard Romeu said, as the club released figures for the 2021/22 financial year and forecasts for the current campaign.Barcelona said the revenue figure included more than 450 million euros from the sale of long-term television and other rights.The Catalans said in the year just ended they made a profit of 98 million euros after taxes, with operating income of 1.017 billion euros and expenses of 856 million euros.That followed two loss-making seasons during the Covid-19 pandemic.Barca said they were “back on the road to profit and looking to initiate a new virtuous circle.”The budget for next year predicts expenses of 1.065 billion euros, of which 656 million euros would go on the sporting wage bill.Romeu said salaries had been cut from 617 euros for the 2020/21 season to 518 million euros last season.New player signings and a lack of departures have led to expectations of an increase this season.“We were planning for a more significant reduction in the salary bill,” Romeu said, adding that even so, the club would be happy to take Lionel Messi back.“Messi is an asset for Barca and has the doors open,” Romeu said.“It is a matter for the sporting management and if the sporting management want it, we will get to work on that objective.”In the 2020/21 season Barcelona posted losses of 481 million euros and blamed them for not being able to renew their all-time record scorer’s contract, leading him to sign for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.Romeu lamented that he had not been able to persuade other
Newcastle United chairman pens letter of appreciation for fans on anniversary of takeover
LONDON: The chairman of Newcastle United has written a letter to thank supporters on the first anniversary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed takeover of the club.
Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will ‘surely’ be his last
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will “surely” be the last of his career. “It’s my last World Cup, surely.
Man Utd, Everton, Tottenham: When did every PL side last win a major trophy?
Everton are one of the most successful sides in English football history.
Arsenal looking to pile more pressure on Liverpool
MANCHESTER, England: The match at Emirates Stadium on Sunday should prove informative about the prospects of both Arsenal and Liverpool. For Premier League leader Arsenal, it’s the latest test of their ability to mount a credible title challenge against the only team that have managed to disrupt Manchester City’s dominance over the past five years. For Liverpool, tentatively finding form after such a turbulent start to the season, it’s a chance to provide a platform on which to build Jurgen Klopp’s recovery plan.
"Mohamed Salah's Role Hasn't Changed This Season, We Have Been More Static": Jurgen Klopp On Liverpool's Struggles
Liverpool haven't had the best of start to the Premier League 2022-23 season. Placed 9th in the league standings with just 2 wins from 7 matches, the Reds have a lot to improve on if they are to challenge for the title in this campaign. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hasn't been immune to criticism either despite being one of the biggest factors behind the club's resurrection over the last few years. He was also asked about the under-fire forward Mohamed Salah who hasn't been able to recreate his form from the last season.
FIFA 23: 11 of the strangest ratings, featuring Ronaldo, Messi & Kane
Every single year, the FIFA player ratings cause a stir on social media.