Leicester’s summer recruitment under increasing scrutiny The reasons behind Leicester’s astonishing decline are lengthy but fingers will have to be pointed at the recruitment. It feels cruel to single out Ahmed Musa yet he was so ineffectual here, so out of touch with the game and badly at fault for the crucial opening goal. Other summer signings such as Papy Mendy and Bartosz Kapustka didn’t even make the squad. As Premier League winners they were presented with a one-off chance to recruit quality additions over the summer but it has been a huge opportunity missed. Musa, a £15million buy from CSKA Moscow, epitomises the poor planning and waste of money. … [Read more...] about How Leicester kept Champions League dream alive and Jamie Vardy rediscovered his predatory touch against Sevilla
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First round V. League recap: Rise of the underdogs
The heat from Nam Dinh’s home stadium Thien Truong had poured pressure on the guests. Over 20,000 fans came to watch the game, an impressive and rare scene during the Covid-19 pandemic. But among the spectators, only a very small proportion were Hanoi FC supporters, with Nam Dinh famed for having one of the most enthusiastic fans in the country. … [Read more...] about First round V. League recap: Rise of the underdogs
Euro leagues | Arsenal eases to victory
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his first Serie A start since returning from injury, helping his side to a 2-0 win at Cagliari on Monday as the league leader moved three points clear at the top of the standings. … [Read more...] about Euro leagues | Arsenal eases to victory
Claudio Ranieri sacked as Leicester City manager nine months after winning Premier League title
The 65-year-old has struggled throughout a feeble title defence, bewildering players with tactics and team selection and allegedly marginalising backroom staff, but Leicester’s Thai owners are still facing severe criticism after opting to dismiss the Italian. … [Read more...] about Claudio Ranieri sacked as Leicester City manager nine months after winning Premier League title
Female hockey stars boycott professional leagues
In the lead-up to the 2017 World Championship, the U.S. national team announced they planned to boycott the tournament if a wage dispute with USA Hockey was not resolved in time. Three days before the puck dropped, USA Hockey and the players reached an agreement that allowed for travel and insurance provisions in line with what the men’s team received. … [Read more...] about Female hockey stars boycott professional leagues