zamalek chief reaffirms plans for real madrid star ramos

Zamalek chief reaffirms plans for Real Madrid star Ramos

Zamalek directors have reaffirmed their interest in Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos. The ex Real and Spain captain is still a free agent after leaving Sevilla last summer.   He was linked with Zamalek earlier this week and now the Egyptian team’s director Ali Hisham Nasr said: “Zamalek is a great club and deserves players like that. “We see the agreement with Ramos not only as something good in sporting terms, but also for marketing. The player is free and it would be a great advantage to hire him. Any club in the world wants Ramos.” According to AS, Sergio is listening to Zamalek, although Saudi Arabia club Al Orobah is also interested in him. 

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palmeiras used facial recognition to stop ticket touting

Palmeiras used facial recognition to stop ticket touting

Fans need no physical tickets, membership cards or e-tickets. To enter Allianz Parque at Palmeiras, only facial recognition is needed. The technology was developed as a solution to a problem every club in Brazil is facing: ticket touting.  “Before we implemented facial biometrics, ticket touters would legally join Avanti, the club’s supporter programme, buy tickets within our system and then sell them for prices well above what we charged, which is a crime,” Everaldo Coelho Palmeiras’ marketing director explains.  “It was something that bothered us a lot, because our fans, including Avanti members entitled to priority purchase, were unable to get tickets for Palmeiras matches.” This revolution in changing the way fans can access the stadium has been good for the club. In August, Palmeiras hit a milestone of 200,000 active fan members, a record in Brazil. They got 62,000 new members between January and July this year. Due to this, the team expects to rake in over R$70 million (£9.5m) with Avanti in 2024.  Palmeiras claims to be the first football club in the world to adopt the facial biometrics system for all access to the stadium on match days. In Brazil, article 148 of the General Sports Law (LGE) stated that all sports arenas with a capacity of over 20,000 people must have facial recognition on their turnstiles by June 2025.  With these requirements, teams have gradually started adopting technology, but no other club demands facial recognition at 100% of its entrances. There are instances like Flamengo, which uses the system for all tickets sold online, but still sells physical tickets.  “We studied a number of technological options and realised that the problem could only be solved by facial recognition,” Coelho says . Palmeiras won’t reveal how much it spent to implement facial biometrics at Allianz, in a project carried out with Bepass. “I can say, however, that the investment is worth it,” says the marketing director.

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arsenal midfielder vieira to return to fc porto on loan

Arsenal midfielder Vieira to return to FC Porto on loan

Fabio Vieira will go back to FC Porto on loan from Arsenal after Mikel Arterta could not guarantee him any minutes.  Athletic’s David Ornstein, an Arsenal correspondent and reliable source is reporting this news.  According to Ornstein, Vieira is unhappy with his lack of minutes and the expected arrival of Mikel Merino which could steal the starring role he has been hoping for.  Due to injuries, the midfielder has struggled for regular matches for the Gunners, making only 15 appearances last season, with one goal and three assists. Vieira’s absence from the match with Aston Villa seemed to reaffirm his return to Invicta, where he shone before he went to London.  His exploits since joining Arsenal in 2022/23 has been overshadowed by injuries. In that campaign Vieira made a total of 33 appearances, with two goals and six assists. However, last season he only played 16 times and the last time he started was in November 2023, in the League Cup. When he came back to the club in February, he only played 57 minutes.  This pre-season, Vieira was back in the side and has been in good shape. But European champion Mikel Merino arriving and homegrown talent Ethan Nwaneri emerging will rob him of minutes he does not want to concede. On that note, he has accepted a return home after an excellent season in 2021/22, where he scored 7 goals and made 16 assists, which got him a move to Arsenal for up to €40m.

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psg coach luis enrique describes expanded club world cup as 'exciting'

PSG coach Luis Enrique describes expanded Club World Cup as ‘exciting’

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Thursday described the expanded Club World Cup, set to feature 32 clubs next year, as an  “exciting competition” while acknowledging the need to reduce player workloads.  “Once every four years there’s this new, extremely exciting competition. Everyone wants to go to the Club World Cup,” Enrique said, amid rising concerns from players and coaches over the growing number of fixtures. The 2025 Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June 15th to July 13th, with 12 European teams to take part in a tournament that only traditionally featured the six continental champions and host nation. Manchester City midfielder Rodri warned earlier this month that top players could go on strike to protest the number of matches they’re been asked to play.  Rodri will miss the rest of the term due to a ligament damage to his right knee at the weekend.  “Of course those involved must speak,” said Luis Enrique. “I understand and I agree that the calendar is very busy, particularly that of Manchester City. Ours is less so because we have two fewer teams in our league and therefore four fewer matches.” “A less hectic calendar would favour everyone,” he added.

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football predictions today: manchester city vs arsenal

Football Predictions Today: Manchester City VS Arsenal Sure Tips

Manchester City will welcome Arsenal to Etihad Stadium for a massive Premier League clash this weekend. Don’t miss Manchester City VS Arsenal. Use MatchPlug to get the Todays Prediction, picks, odds, and analysis for Manchester City and Arsenal. We have Sure Tips for various Premier League previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Manchester City VS Arsenal  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Manchester City Manchester City are presently on top of the table after an excellent start to the campaign, having won all of their four matches so far.  Still, the current champions played out a frustrating 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night. They could play in the absence of key player Kevin De Bruyne after he was removed following a knock.  Betting On Arsenal  Losing to Arsenal, who took four points off the Citizens overall score last season, would see them concede top place, with the Gunners reaching the peak. Arsenal fought hard through adversity last week to secure a crucial 10 victory over longtime rivals Tottenham, while following up that win with a 0-0 Champions League draw with Atalanta. MatchPlug Prediction For Manchester City VS Arsenal  Neither Manchester City nor Arsenal will want to concede too much this early into a new season. However, as league leaders, Manchester is better placed to win this match. Final Prediction: Manchester City Moneyline. 

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football predictions today: stuttgart vs dortmund

Football Predictions Today: Stuttgart VS Dortmund Sure Tips

Stuttgart VS Dortmund will return to Bundesliga action when they play at MHP Arena on Sunday. Both teams enter the weekend on the back of contrasting results in the UEFA Champions League.  MatchPlug has the Accurate Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Stuttgart VS Dortmund. We are a Sure Win Prediction Site where you can find Eredivisie previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Stuttgart VS Dortmund  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Stuttgart  Stuttgart fumbled a dream start to the new UEFA Champions League season as they lost 3-1 against defending champions Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Before that, they were on a four-match undefeated run across all competitions, claiming one draw and three victories, including a 5-0 win over Munster in the DFB Pokal opening round on August 27.  The hosts will now focus on the Bundesliga, where they have gotten a good start to the campaign, taking one win and one draw in their first three matches.  Betting On Dortmund  Dortmund delivered a solid team performance on Wednesday when they recorded a 3-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League. This was in maintaining their fine run of results in the League, where they have secured two victories and one draw from their first three matches to collect seven points and sit second in the table.  Dortmund enter the weekend undefeated in all of their matches across all competitions, recording six victories and two draws since a 4-0 friendly defeat against Pathum United on July 21.  MatchPlug Prediction For Stuttgart VS Dortmund  After losing the last three fixtures between the two sides, Dortmund will enter this game looking to win once over Stuttgart. While the hosts are expected to give a good fight, we back Borussia to give them the same treatment Club Brugge suffered.  Final Prediction: Dortmund Moneyline.

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soccer predictions today: cf montreal vs chicago fire

Soccer Predictions Today: CF Montreal VS Chicago Fire Sure Tips

Montreal will host Chicago Fire at Stade Saputo in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Both clubs are both losing their excitement as the season comes to an end. Watch Montreal VS Chicago. MatchPlug has the Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Montreal VS Chicago. We are the Best Prediction Site where you can find reliable MLS Matches previews. Predictions and Betting Preview For CF Montreal VS Chicago Fire  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On CF Montreal CF Montreal have little to defend with five rounds of games left. They are 13th; three places above the bottom of the Eastern Conference on 31 points. But, they still have a shot at qualifying for the wild-card round which would earn them a spot in round one of the playoffs if they win that stage. Montreal appear unprepared for the wild-card round, given their journey so far in the season. The Canadian side have won just seven games out of 29, drawing 12 and losing 10, including a -22 goal differential. They lost 4-3 against Chicago Fire in their previous fixtures.  Betting On Chicago Fire Chicago Fire are in a worse position than their opponents, sitting one place below Montreal in the Eastern Conference table on 29 points. They have played 30 games; one match more than Montreal, winning seven, drawing 15 and losing eight. The visitors could qualify for the wild-card round if they won their remaining matches, but it seems impossible. Chicago won their only MLS Cup in 1998, they didn’t qualify for the playoffs last season after finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference. They battle the ghost of experiencing the same fate this campaign. The guests have been unimpressive on the road, taking three defeats in their last five road matches. Their last trip to Stade Saputo ended in a goalless draw.  MatchPlug Prediction For CF Montreal VS Chicago Fire  Both clubs must keep an impeccable run for the rest of the term if they want to qualify for the wild-card round. Montreal will utilise their home advantage thanks to an excellent record at Saputo, but Chicago won’t go down without a fight. The hosts will wain due to home-field advantage.  Final Prediction: Montreal Moneyline. 

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football predictions today: rayo vallecano vs atletico madrid

Football Predictions Today: Rayo Vallecano VS Atletico Madrid Sure Tips

Atletico Madrid will visit Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecano, fresh off a remarkable performance in the UEFA Champions League. Catch all the action for Rayo VS Atletico. You can get Todays football Tips, picks, and odds for Rayo VS Atletico on MatchPlug. We are the Best Prediction site for previews and tips for all La Liga matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Rayo Vallecano VS Atletico Madrid Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Rayo Vallecano  Rayo Vallecano will enter the weekend hoping to win their guests, after failing the last 16 matches between the two clubs since 2013. Vallecano displayed a strong fighting spirit on Monday when they scored three second-half goals to secure a 3-1 comeback win over Osasuna at the Estadio de Vallecas.  Before that, Rayo were on a three match winless run, playing a goalless draw with Getafe before taking successive losses against Barcelona and Espanyol. They have scored seven points from the first 15 available to sit 10th in the La Liga standings, four points off Atletico in second place.  Betting On Atletico Madrid  Atletico Madrid began their 2024-25 Champions League season on a high note as they secured a 2-1 comeback victory over RB Leipzig in midweek. This was to maintain their impressive run of results in La Liga, where they have recorded three victories and two draws from their first five games this campaign.  Madrid enter this fixture undefeated in 11 successive matches across all contests, securing nine victories and two draws since a 4-1 loss against Osasuna on May 19. MatchPlug Prediction For Rayo Vallecano VS Atletico Madrid  Rayo Vallecano will enter this match with refreshed confidence as they look to give a good performance. But, Atletico Madrid have the ammunition required to dispatch the hosts and we support them to win this match. Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Moneyline.

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football predictions today: crystal palace vs manchester united

Football Predictions Today: Crystal Palace VS Manchester United Sure Tips

Crystal Palace and Manchester United will play for three points in a Premier League clash, when the Red Devils visit Selhurst Park today. The hosts will hope to build on their 2-1 midweek win over QPR in the EFL after a disappointing start to the season. Watch Crystal Palace VS Manchester. MatchPlug has Football tips today, picks, and odds for Crystal Palace VS Manchester. We are a reliable Prediction Site to find Premier League previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Crystal Palace VS Manchester United  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Crystal Palace Eddie Nketiah snapped the deadlock with his first goal for Crystal Palace in the 16th minute, while Sam Field scored an equaliser in the 53rd minute. Eberech Eze scored the match-winner for Palace four minutes past the hour-mark. After their EPL defeat, Palace will turn their focus to the Premier League, where they snatched a point in their last game, which ended in a 2-2 draw with Leicester City. However, the hosts have not won any of their first four league matches of a season for the first time since 2017.  Betting On Manchester United Manchester United trashed Barnsley 7-0 at home in the EFL Cup. Alejandro Garnacho stole the show as he assisted two Marcus Rashford goals, while also scoring a brace. Chrisitian Eriksen also delivered a brace in addition to assisting one while Antony scored a first-half penalty.  The Red Devils’ last league match gave them an easy 3-0 win over Southampton on the road in last Saturday’s afternoon kick-off. The victory took them to 10th place in the table, having recorded six points from four matches. Palace are 16th on two points.  MatchPlug Prediction For Crystal Palace VS Manchester United  With both teams evenly placed, we are backing Crystal Palace and Manchester United to share the spoils in a high scoring stalemate.  Final Prediction: Draw. 

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football predictions today: sittard vs psv

Football Predictions Today: Sittard VS PSV Sure Tips

PSV will want to recover from their Champions League defeat to Juventus when they face Fortuna Sittard in round 6 of the Eredivisie season. Watch Sittard VS PSV.  MatchPlug has the Accurate Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Sittard VS PSV. We are a Sure Win Prediction Site where you can find Eredivisie previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Sittard VS PSV  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Sittard Sittard have been struggling with scoring goals lately and considering their negative historical record in matches with PSV, anything except the visitors winning would be a huge surprise from this team.  Alessio Da Cruz and Kaj Sierhuis will miss out due to injuries for the home team, while Croatian Ante Erceg should maintain his spot in front as a lone centre-forward.  Betting On PSV PSV hit the ground running in the new season, and intend to maintain their 100% record in the national championship. As an important forward Noah Lang has recovered from injury, fans can expect a road win here.  All Lozano, Oppegard, Obispo, Kardsorp, Dest, and Fofana will be absent from PSV’s starting XI due to injuries.  MatchPlug Prediction For Sittard VS PSV  Given Sittard has a negative record against PSV, the current title holder should topple Fortuna in a well-deserved away victory.  Final Prediction: PSV Moneyline. 

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