Europa League

Tottenham Star Delivers Heartfelt Message to Rangers, While Humbled Rival Boss Urges Team to Embrace Celtic’s Winning Secrets!

03/11/2024 Raymond 0

This weekend, Rangers and Celtic are set to compete in the Premier Sports Cup, with both clubs eyeing a coveted spot at Hampden. Celtic has already secured their place in next month’s final, delivering an impressive 6-0 victory over Aberdeen, who entered the match unbeaten in domestic competition. Key contributions came from Kyogo and Daizen Maeda, who scored a hat-trick, along with goals from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Nicolas Kuhn, marking a memorable triumph for the Hoops.

Meanwhile, Rangers await the outcome of their match against Motherwell to see if they can join Celtic in the December final. Celtic also has crucial fixtures ahead, facing RB Leipzig in the Champions League and Olympiacos in the Europa League. In other news, Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray, a lifelong Celtic supporter, expressed his excitement about playing at Ibrox in the Europa League, saying, “The chance to play at Ibrox is a special thing, and I can’t wait for it.”

On the other hand, Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin acknowledged the lessons to be learned from their defeat to Celtic. He emphasized the importance of adapting to the challenges posed by top teams, stating, “If you want to be a team like Celtic who play in European matches, we have to get used to this environment.”

Celtic Secures Stunning £75m Windfall as Rangers Left in the Dust!

01/11/2024 Raymond 0

Celtic currently holds over £75 million more in cash reserves compared to Rangers, underscoring the widening financial gap between the two Old Firm rivals. Recent financial disclosures revealed that Rangers have a cash balance of £1.7 million at Ibrox, with their core revenue rising to a record £88.3 million. However, this pales in comparison to Celtic’s impressive revenue of £124.6 million for the year.

While Rangers reported a net loss of £17.2 million, Celtic posted a healthy profit of £13.3 million. Both clubs faced challenges in the transfer market, with Rangers experiencing an £8 million loss on player transactions, while Celtic recorded a £4.9 million deficit. Despite cost-cutting measures leading to a reduced wage bill at Rangers, Celtic increased theirs by £4.8 million to a total of £65.6 million.

As Celtic celebrated success in the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup, Rangers struggled under Philippe Clement, who failed to secure a Champions League spot after their defeat in the qualifying rounds. The chances of a Champions League return for Rangers appear slim, as they currently sit nine points behind Celtic and Aberdeen in the league standings.

Barcelona precedent set for Rangers ahead of Hampden Park switch

12/07/2024 Raymond 0

Rangers will play their home matches at Hampden Park at the start of the new season as Ibrox undergoes renovations, a temporary move that has significant implications for the Gers’ European campaign. If UEFA agrees in advance, Rangers could play their Champions League or Europa League qualifiers at Hampden in August and then switch to Ibrox for the group stage in September. However, regulations prohibit switching between Hampden and Ibrox during the group stage.

Barcelona faces a similar challenge, as the Spanish club plans to move back to the Spotify Camp Nou in December after renovations. However, UEFA rules require them to finish the Champions League group stage at the Olympic Stadium, regardless of Camp Nou’s readiness. This situation illustrates the complexity of UEFA’s regulations, which Rangers must navigate. Rangers Chairman John Bennett acknowledged the uncertainty this causes, apologizing to season ticket holders, hospitality clients, partners, and supporters.

Tottenham Hotspur set for double Harry Kane reunion

20/05/2024 Raymond 0

Tottenham Hotspur are scheduled to play Bayern Munich twice within a week following the announcement of an additional friendly match. Earlier today, Tottenham confirmed they will face the Bundesliga champions in South Korea as part of the Coupang Play Series 2024, a set of pre-season games featuring top clubs from Europe and Korea. Heung-min Son, leading Tottenham in his home country for the first time since becoming club captain last summer, will play at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday, August 3rd.

Tottenham had already announced a match against Bayern Munich at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 10th, as part of the Malta Cup. This doubleheader could see Tottenham encounter their former star, Harry Kane, twice in one week for the first time since his transfer. Kane, Tottenham’s record scorer, left the club last summer to join Bayern in an £86.4 million deal plus add-ons, after scoring 280 goals in 435 appearances for Spurs.