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Premier League clubs refuse to suspend festive fixtures

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3 years ago

December 21, 2021

The Premier League Clubs refuse to postpone an entire round of matches due to Covid-19 breakouts at many clubs.

Six of this weekend’s ten Premier League games were postponed on Thursday, but the league insisted that games would be played “as safely as possible.”

Premier League Clubs refuse to postpone matches

Following a meeting of Premier League shareholders on Monday, the league opted to proceed with the schedule as planned, when practicable, while it was later confirmed that a record-high 90 positive Covid instances had been documented among league players and staff in the previous week.

Meanwhile, in order to decrease fixture congestion, the FA has eliminated third and fourth-round FA Cup replays this season.

The majority of teams favoured the possibility of continuing playing when it is safe to do so, while a few clubs, like Liverpool, want players to play three games next week between Boxing Day and January 2.

There were no clubs that wanted to discontinue playing.

The group also reviewed increased vaccination rates among players and how to deal with players who refused to be vaccinated. Approximately 77% of Premier League players are now completely vaccinated, up from 68% in October.

Concerns were also expressed concerning game postponements that were made at the last minute. The Premier League has asked teams to provide them with daily updates on the results of their players’ Covid tests, and they expect that this approach will help to reduce the number of games that are postponed at the last minute.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”