Division 2 preview: New managers facing high stakes
For the critics of the Allianz Hurling League and its lack of jeopardy, the second tier for the football league is surely the Mecca of competitive pre-championship action.
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Tough Las Palmas Visit Offers Real Madrid Chance To Take La Liga Lead
Real Madrid can take the reins at the top of La Liga at Las Palmas on Saturday, but the hardy hosts have proven one of the season's surprise packages. Girona's stunning charge to pole position has overshadowed the Canary Island club's own impressive campaign, but Las Palmas could do their fellow overachievers a favour against Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti's Los Blancos are second, a point behind Girona having played one fewer match. While the trip to Gran Canaria is an opportunity to provisionally overtake the Catalan minnows, it will likely be a difficult afternoon.
Pep Guardiola Aims Jibe At Manchester United Over Omar Berrada Switch
Pep Guardiola took a cheeky swipe at Manchester United as the Manchester City boss claimed his club's bitter rivals should name a stand after Omar Berrada if he revives their fortunes. Berrada quit his role as City's chief football operations officer last weekend to become United's chief executive. The appointment is a major coup for United as Berrada has played a significant role in City's dynastic success under Guardiola. City have won five of the last six Premier League titles and landed an iconic treble last season.
Manchester United finally have someone to end their lenient contract strategy
A rugby enthusiast of an investment banker was once charged with running Manchester United, so a cycling specialist should have the edge.
Real Madrid Take Top Spot In Football's 'Money League'
Real Madrid have climbed to the top of football's 'Money League' as the Spanish side surpassed Manchester City to become the highest revenue generating club in 2022-23. For the first time since 2017-18, Real are in pole positon in Deloitte's financial rankings with a reported record revenue of 831 million euros ($905 million), an increase of 118 million euros over the previous year. Although they failed to win La Liga last season -- finishing 10 points behind champions Barcelona -- and lost in the Champions League semi-finals to Manchester City, Real's growth is largely attributable to strong retail performance, higher stadium attendance and recovery of sponsorship income following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Guardiola aims jibe at Man Utd over Berrada switch
LONDON: Pep Guardiola took a cheeky swipe at Manchester United as the Manchester City boss claimed his club's bitter rivals should name a stand after Omar Berrada if he revives their fortunes.
Maidstone United goalkeeper Lucas Covolan expecting a busy day against an Ipswich Town side described as the ‘Man City of the Championship’
Maidstone goalkeeper Lucas Covolan expects to be busy against the “Manchester City of the Championship”.