Bourg-en-bresse 01 · Coupe de la Ligue · Midfielder · #28 · France · 29 yrs
After a difficult spell with Rangers earlier in the season, Russell Martin has now been tasked with leading Leicester City in League One. The post Martin named Leicester boss in first job since Rangers sacking appeared first on SoccerNews.
When Martin O'Neill returned for his second interim spell after Wilfried Nancy's sacking, he spoke frequently of the need to supplement the Celtic squad in the January window. "Hopefully he gets the players he wants to carry the club forward," the former Celtic captain told BBC Scotland. Celtic still have not effectively replaced Kyogo Furuhashi, while Jota's quality in wide areas is unable to be harnessed because of long-term injury.
For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history. In the capital Praia, preparations are in full swing, with qualification sparking huge excitement and renewed hope among young people. In working-class neighbourhoods, football has long been an escape – and now, a global stage awaits. Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin report.
Fifa still to confirm length of show despite requestsDelay is causing issues for advertising teamsWorld Cup TV rights holders are growing increasingly frustrated at Fifa’s failure to confirm the length of the half-time show at next month’s final.Madonna, Shakira and the K-pop boyband BTS have been booked to perform at the MetLife Stadium in the first half-time spectacle at a World Cup final, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who put in a surprise performance at last year’s Club World Cup final at the same venue when the break in play lasted 24 minutes. Continue reading...
