MANCHESTER UNITED 1, REAL MADRID 2 (UEFA Super Cup) Manchester United wilted in the 30 degree heat of the Philip II Arena in Skopje as Real Madrid lifted their fourth UEFA Super Cup. Real could have run out more convincing winners after dominating the early play and hitting the woodwork twice in Macedonia against a […]
Arsenal defeat Chelsea twice at Wembley in the space of 71 days, this time to win the FA Community Shield
ARSENAL 1, CHELSEA 1 (Arsenal won 4-1 on penalties) FA Cup winners Arsenal captured the first piece of silverware of the new campaign with victory against champions Chelsea in the FA Community Shield at Wembley. The gritty Gunners, accused in the past of being flaky and lacking steel, displayed resolve to battle back from behind […]
Sorry start as Oldham Athletic suffer opening day home defeat to Oxford United
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, OXFORD UNITED 2 It was far from the start Oldham Athletic craved for as they lost at home to Oxford United in their opening game of their Sky Bet League One campaign. The failings from last season resurfaced as Latics, despite bringing in three new strikers, again lacked firepower. And the U’s […]
Neymar transfer is Paris St Germain brand’s first-class ticket to China
New market research study suggests Neymar can help PSG brand grow in China Neymar is the 3rd most popular footballer in China after Ronaldo and Messi Only 1% of Chinese fans place PSG among favourite clubs, showing potential for growth In Brand Finance‘s recently released market research study: Understanding Chinese Football Fans, Neymar was identified […]
City in the Community team up with Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant Idris Sherifi the wish of a lifetime
11-year-old amputee football participant, Idris Sherifi from Stockport, joined City stars Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany in first team training Idris also led the starting eleven onto the pitch at Manchester City’s home fixture against Crystal Palace in May 2017 City in the Community and Make-A-Wish teamed up as part of their 30-year anniversary celebrations […]