THE BEAGLE NEWS WEEKEND FOOTBALL TIPS ROUND THE THE GLOBE
THE BEAGLE NEWS WEEKEND FOOTBALL TIPS ROUND THE THE GLOBE
BALLON D'OR TO BE CO-ORGANIAED BY UEFA ADN GROUPE AMAURY FROM 2024
From 2024, the Ballon d'Or awards and ceremony will be co-organised by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, which publishes France Football and L'Equipe.
The deal comes seven years after a previous partnership between the French organisers of the award and world governing body FIFA ended, says ESPN FC.
ZINEDANE MAY MOVE TO MAN UNITED
There are strong indications that former Rel Madrid gaffer,
Zinedine Zidane, may move to Manchester United or Chelsea, says goal.com
But Manchester United have denied any idea or contact to replace Erik ten Hag with new head coach. Club sources guarantee stories on new manager are ‘categorically false’,says Fabrizio Romano
REBECCA WELCH MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST WOMAN TO BE APPOINTED FIURTH OFFICIAL FOR PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH
History will be made this weekend as Rebecca Welch becomes the first woman to be appointed as fourth official for a Premier League match.
AARON RAMSDALE NOT PART OF CHELSEA LIST OF NEW GOALKEEPER
Aaron Ramsdale is currently not part of Chelsea list as new goalkeeper. No negotiations are taking place now. Chelsea are still quiet on GK position as no talks are ongoing about that for January, says Fabrizio Romano.
MAN UNITED COACH, TEN HAG TO ANTONY
Ten Hag on Antony: “The team is not playing well when we don't bring him the balls and I am also responsible for that”. “There was also a lot of noise and that dropped his levels. He can do better but all the players can do better” states Fabrizio Romano
Meanwhile, Lisandro Martínez recovery is key factor for Manchester United to decide on new centre back in January window.
Lisandro: “I’m in the process of recovery. It’s the second time that an injury like this has happened to me. I have to be patient”, he told TNT Sports.
ALSO Man Utd confirms Casemiro will be out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury. “Assessment has revealed a strain that will keep him out for number of weeks”, club reports.
NEYMAR UNDERGOES SURGERY
Neymar underwent surgery on Thursday to repair ACL and meniscus injuries in his left knee that he sustained against Uruguay in October. No recovery estimate was given, but sources told ESPN last month that CBF's medical staff estimates he could be back for the Copa América, says ESPN fc
ARSENAL SMITH ROW INJURED, OUT FOR WEEKS
Arteta on Smith-Rowe: “He will be out for weeks, it's a big blow because he was getting some momentum…”. “We were starting to get the Emile that we needed. Unfortunately, though he's going to be out again”
BRAZILIAN YOUNG TALENT, LUIZ, TO SIGN NEW DEAL AT PALMEIRAS
Brazilian talent, Luiz Guilherme set to sign new deal at Palmeiras valid until June 2026, 1 year extension with improved salary. The release clause will be €55m. Club strategy to prepare future sale. Luiz turns 18 in February, scouted by European top clubs.
AJAX WIN THEIR FIRST GAME SINCE AUGUST, OUT OF RELEGATION ZONE
Ajax FC broke their 10-game winless streak in all competitions and move out of the relegation zone.
NIGERIA'S EBERECHI'S DEAL TO BE EXTENDED
Roy Hodgson: “The club are working very hard to extend Eberechi Eze’s deal, they are very confident it won’t be too long before they can announce him”.
“We are optimistic it won’t take too long to get Eze to commit his future”,
CHELSEA'S OFFICIAL RECOVERY INJURY UPDATES
Chelsea’s official injury updates — as Mudryk is back to full team training.
Armando Broja – continuing to receive treatment for irritation on the knee.
Trevoh Chalobah – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Ben Chilwell – continuing rehabilitation programme out of the country this week.
Carney Chukwuemeka - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Wesley Fofana - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Romeo Lavia – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Mykhailo Mudryk – returning to full team
