As financial regulations such as the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) become more stringent, the importance of accounting principles in football transfers has increased significantly. Teams are now utilizing accounting practices to navigate the regulations and ensure compliance, which has led to the emergence of de facto swap deals that may seem unconventional
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The recent announcement of Japanese international Daichi Kamada signing a two-year contract with Crystal Palace has sparked a lot of discussion about the future of Japanese football. This move comes after Kamada’s successful stints in both the Bundesliga and Serie A, showcasing his talent on the European stage. The transfer to the Premier League represents
The Round of 16 in Euro 2024 brought some thrilling moments as two teams secured their spots in the quarterfinals. In a match between Netherlands and Romania, Cody Gakpo stood out with his stellar performance, scoring his third goal of the tournament. Gakpo’s contribution was crucial as the Netherlands managed to secure a convincing 3-0
The recent Euro 2024 exit of Austria’s national team at the hands of Turkey came as a shock not only to fans but also to the team’s coach, Ralf Rangnick. The coach expressed his disappointment over the team’s failure to convert pressure into chances, ultimately leading to their defeat. Despite playing four entertaining and intense
Barcelona may be looking to part ways with centre-back Ronald Araujo this summer. Talks of a contract extension have reportedly hit a standstill, with the club not showing any intention of improving their previous offer. This could mean that Araujo is on the list of players that Barcelona aims to offload in order to make
Cody Gakpo has been a standout player at Euro 2024, leading the race for the Golden Boot with his impressive performances for the Netherlands. He is currently joint-top of the scoring charts, alongside other notable players such as Jamal Musiala, Ivan Schranz, and Georges Mikautadze. Gakpo’s three goals in the tournament, along with an assist
Belgium’s star midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, expressed his frustration and disappointment after Belgium’s 1-0 defeat to France in the Euro 2024 round of 16. This marked another missed opportunity for what has been dubbed as Belgium’s “golden generation” of players. The narrative of unfulfilled potential has haunted this talented group of individuals who have fallen
Tottenham Hotspur recently announced the signing of midfielder Archie Gray from Leeds United. Gray, an 18-year-old England Under-21 international, expressed his excitement about joining the club on a six-year contract. He mentioned being thrilled about the opportunity to play for such a massive club and couldn’t turn down the chance when it presented itself. Gray
Despite facing a four-year ban for doping, professional footballer Paul Pogba has made it clear that he is not ready to hang up his boots just yet. At 31 years old, Pogba has been sidelined since August 2023, awaiting a hearing with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in the hopes of reducing his
Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese footballer, has officially declared that the ongoing European Championship in Germany will mark the conclusion of his illustrious career in international tournaments. This record-breaking tournament signifies Ronaldo’s sixth appearance in the European Championships, setting a benchmark that will be hard to match in the future. In a recent interview with