Olympique Lyonnais, the French Ligue 1 club, is facing financial difficulties and is considering job cuts. The club’s parent company, Eagle Football Holdings, will provide working capital to help address the situation. The club’s transfer deficit and lower domestic media rights revenue contributed to the financial strain.
Barclays has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal worth over £30 million with the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship, marking the biggest deal in British women’s soccer history. This significant investment signifies a major boost for women’s football in the UK, showcasing Barclays’ commitment to supporting the sport’s growth.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over NorthEast United in the Indian Super League, overcoming a two-goal deficit to claim all three points at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell, who faced a difficult start to the season under manager Enzo Maresca, is set to make his first appearance of the campaign in the League Cup third round against Barrow. Chilwell, who was put up for sale in the close season, is now back in the fold and will be looking to regain his place in the team. Maresca is also looking to get his team back on track after a tough start to the season.
Al Nassr, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, will face Al Hazm in the King Cup of Champions round of 32. Al Hazm, relegated from the top division last season, is in decent form while Al Nassr is looking to continue their positive start under new coach Stefan Pioli.
The Friedkin Group, known for its investments in various industries including automotive, entertainment, and sports, has reached a new agreement to buy a controlling stake in Premier League club Everton. This comes after their initial deal fell through in July. The deal will require regulatory approval, and the Friedkin Group aims to provide stability and a vision for the club’s future, including the completion of their new stadium.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has offered words of encouragement to Darwin Nunez, urging him to stay grounded after ending his goal drought. Van Dijk believes Nunez is showing improvement on and off the ball, and is confident he will continue to contribute positively for the Reds.
Carlo Ancelotti celebrates his 300th game as Real Madrid manager, expressing his desire to stay at the club for many years to come. Despite criticism about the team’s lack of a defined style, Real Madrid remains unbeaten in La Liga for an entire season. As they face Alaves, Real Madrid aims to close the four-point gap on league leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay until 2027. The news was confirmed by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, putting an end to speculation surrounding the defender’s future.
The Premier League’s new heavyweight rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester City reached fever pitch in a fiery 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium. Arsenal, despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half, came within seconds of securing a defining victory, pushing City to the limit. Tensions flared throughout the match, with City players like Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland expressing their frustration with Arsenal’s tactics, which they perceived as cynical and focused on slowing down the game.
