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How is data revolutionising the modern game?

It's also changed how we talk about football, with terms like 'xG' becoming commonplace. But is "the beautiful game" in danger of being turned into an exact science?

Juventus Readmitted To ECA After Failed Super League Revolt

Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after the Serie A club's failed bid to create a continental Super League, the organisation's chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Thursday. Italy's most successful club, Juve abandoned the ECA in order to push for the so-called European Super League, which was launched in April 2021 but quickly collapsed after fan anger and threats from governing bodies UEFA and FIFA. "I am pleased to welcome Juventus back to our family. Now, all top division clubs in over 20 countries are ECA members," Al-Khelaifi, who is also president of Paris Saint-Germain, said during the ECA's General Assembly in Athens.

Hollands & Blair appoint Clint Gooding as their new manager with Steve Whitton assisting – the pair take charge this Saturday when Holmesdale visit Star Meadow in the Kent Senior Trophy

Hollands & Blair will have their new manager in the dugout this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp's Red Bull Decision 'Ruined Life's Work' Say Dortmund Fans

Borussia Dortmund fans have reacted with anger and frustration after former coach Jurgen Klopp's announcement he will take over as head of football operations at Red Bull. The energy drink company, which owns Dortmund's Bundesliga rival RB Leipzig along with teams in Salzburg and New York, made the surprise announcement on Wednesday, with the former Liverpool coach starting his role in January. Klopp became a local hero in Dortmund, delivering two Bundesliga titles and a German Cup during his seven years at the club while also taking them to the 2013 Champions League final.