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How Has AI Impacted the World of Sports?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI as it is commonly abbreviated, is one of those things that’s become associated with both high technology and your average bedroom coder who wants to digitally insert Nicholas Cage into every movie. The concept of AI is to install computers/machines with the capability of performing human processes, interactions, and functions. Some developments in AI have led to the impressive inception of technology that possesses self-awareness, whilst other forms of AI are mainly utilized by the likes of trolls on Twitter. In the last decade, there’s been a significant shift towards using AI in other industries such as sport. From enhancing athletes’ performances or training novices, to simulation video games and helping bettors to make well-i...
Everton have £25.7m offer ready for 27-yr-old, in talks with his club regarding move
Lazio forward Joaquin Correa has been linked with a move away from the Italian club for months now and it appears that Everton are finally prepared to submit an offer for him. According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the Premier League side are prepared to offer around £25.7 million including bonuses for the Argentine international and the two clubs are currently locked in talks regarding a summer transfer. 🚨💣 #Correa, #Everton offer is ready: around €25M+€5M bonus. Ongoing talks between #Toffees and #Lazio. Evolving situation. 🐓⚽️#Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #SerieA https://t.co/2OrlgWf3kD — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August 19, 2021 The 27-year-old scored 11 goals and picked up six assists across all competitions for Lazio last season and he helped h...
‘Extremely poor’ – Some Rangers fans slam 27-yr-old’s performance against Alashkert
Rangers picked up a narrow 1-0 win over Alashkert FC in the Europa League qualifier last night. The Scottish champions will now look to get the job done in the second leg away from home. Alfredo Morelos scored the only goal of the game in the 67th minute. Steven Gerrard will be disappointed with the performance despite the win and Rangers will have to improve a lot if they want to go through to the group stages of the Europa League with a win in the second leg. The Scottish giants looked quite vulnerable at home and they are certainly capable of playing better. The performance of John Lundstram, in particular, could have cost his side dearly in the first leg of the qualifier. The former Sheffield United midfielder joined Rangers earlier this summer and he has had a torrid time at the ...
Three Premier League stars nominated for UEFA Men’s POTY
The three-man shortlist for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award has been revealed. The award is given to the player who performed the best in UEFA competitions over the last year. This includes the Champions League, Europa League, European Championships and the Nations League. There wasn’t any room on the shortlist for Ballon d’Or frontrunners Lionel Messi or Robert Lewandowski, nor for Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament winner Gianluigi Donnarumma. Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo were also among the big names to miss out on the top three. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City & Belgium He’s already scooped one huge individual prize with the PFA Player of the Year award, and now he’s back for another. De Bruyne was one of the stars of the Champions League knockout stages. He netted...
Manchester United speedster close to following 20-year-old out of the door
Manchester United have been busy securing loan moves for some of their most talented youngsters this summer. According to Sky Sports, Sheffield United are interested in a temporary deal for winger Amad Diallo. The Championship club are keen to add reinforcements following their relegation from the Premier League last season. With the arrival of Jadon Sancho and the increased likelihood that Jesse Lingard will remain at the club, Diallo would be better off playing regularly in the Championship. Elsewhere, The Times claims that Shola Shoretire, Anthony Elanga, Teden Mengi and James Garner could gain more experience on temporary deals elsewhere. Football Insider reported last week that Garner had rejected a new contract at United. The Red Devils hold the option of a one-year extension bu...
UEFA proposes new Financial Fair Play rules similar to Major League Baseball
UEFA is planning to revamp the Financial fair play rules applicable to clubs, according to The Telegraph. The stakeholders of European football, its biggest clubs, and UEFA will meet in Nyon during September to discuss future plans. UEFA would have the power to make Champions League clubs change their squads immediately, under plans to operate in real-time rather than dish out punishments retrospectively as with the current system. The new president of the Europan Club Association is Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. He succeeded Andrea Agnelli of Juventus and is one of football’s most influential people. The end of FFP most likely came with UEFA’s defeat to Manchester City at the Court of Arbitration for Sport last year, a governing body defeated on appeal on the very...
West Ham United handed transfer boost as £20m target is considering summer exit – report
Jesse Lingard is ready to leave Manchester United this month if he is not assured regular playing time by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, The Times reports. The England international was completely out-of-favour at United during the first half of last season before he was loaned out to West Ham United. The move proved a blessing in disguise for the attacker. He bagged a sublime tally of nine goals and five assists from just 16 games in all competitions. It is widely known that the Hammers want to re-sign him and it has recently been claimed that Lingard could be available for around £20 million. It is now reported that the 28-year-old will push for a move elsewhere before the deadline unless he is assured regular minutes under Solskjaer this season. Sportslens view: Lingard has entered ...
Report suggests Leeds are working to sign talented young defender from Celtic
Leeds United are reportedly working to sign Celtic defender Leo Hjelde. According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the Whites are keen on signing the left-sided centre-back this summer. Celtic full-back Matthew Anderson was also a target for the Whites but they have failed with multiple attempts to sign him. Hjelde is highly rated at Celtic and has a big future ahead of him. The 18-year-old could prove to be a superb long term investment for the Premier League club. He spent the second half of last season on loan with Ross County and his performances drew comparisons with Virgil van Dijk. Marcelo Bielsa has given plenty of opportunities to young players since taking over at Elland Road and could help the Celtic youngster fulfil his potential. Leeds are keen to improve their defensive op...
The Athletic reveal how much Leeds must pay to sign Rangers star this summer
Rangers attacking midfielder Ryan Kent has a buyout clause of £20 million amid interest from Leeds United, according to The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell. Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa admires the Light Blues star, but the best offer the club have made is £12m plus future payments. They tried to sign Kent from Liverpool in 2019, but he opted to move to the Scottish Premiership. They remain keen but will need to activate his buyout clause to have any chance of landing him this summer. Sportslens View Missing out on the Champions League group stage has dealt a blow to Rangers finances, and they are expected to sell some of their stars. However, the Scottish Premiership champions will not be doing so on the cheap. Kent is the Light Blues’ most valuable player, and someone manager Steven Gerr...
Manchester United have made £400,000-per-week contract offer to key player – report
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has yet to respond to the club’s lucrative contract offer on the table, The Athletic reports. The Frenchman has entered the final year of his United deal, and there has been no progress over renewing his stay at the club. It is now reported that United offered Pogba £400,000-per-week during the back end of last season to commit his future until 2025. The offer remains on the table, but there has been no response from the World Cup winner. Pogba is said to be eyeing a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free next year. Sportslens view: Pogba made an excellent start to the 2021/22 Premier League campaign with a stunning four assists in the 5-1 thumping of Leeds United. He became only the seventh player in the competition’s history to achiev...
Brighton keen on signing South American star with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion have entered negotiations with Benfica over a club-record deal for striker Darwin Nunez, The Mail reports. The Seagulls have had a quiet transfer window, and they have landed just two signings in midfielder Enock Mwepu and goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. The club are eyeing a new centre-forward before the transfer deadline and appears to have their sights on long-term target Nunez. Graham Potter’s side are prepared to offer around £25 million for the Uruguayan. The fee would break their existing transfer record. Sportslens view: Nunez was heavily linked with Brighton during last summer’s transfer window before joining Benfica from Almeria for around £21.6m. The 22-year-old had an impressive debut campaign for the Portuguese club, registering 14 goals and 12 ...
Predicted Rangers XI: Gerrard to make seven changes, 25-yr-old set to start
Rangers take on Alashkert FC in the Europa League qualifiers later today and the Ibrox giants will be hoping to pick up a vital home win. Steven Gerrard’s men head into this game on the back of three defeats in their last four matches across all competitions. They will have to improve their performance to grind out a positive result here. Alashkert are also in poor form, having won just one of their last four games, but will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds. Rangers are the favourites but must guard against complacency. Ryan Jack is injured, while Kemar Roofe and Glen Kamara will miss the game due to suspension. Gerrard will likely make seven changes to the side that won 5-0 against Dunfermline over the weekend. John Lundstram is amongst the players who will miss out, but Alf...
