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Why Manchester United overpaid for Casemiro, Antony, and Madrid's passport to future Brazil stars, and more.
The United States will play England, Wales and Iran at the World Cup on their own turf, as the host nation of the tournament uses American grass.
The opening game of the World Cup will be played at Al Bayt Stadium. The Lusail Stadium will open its doors on Friday when Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal and Egypt's Zamalek play a game. The pitches at the seven new stadiums and the already-built Khalifa International Stadium will be sown with American grass seed from the beginning of next week, according to sources.
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The seed, developed by a Georgia-based company, has been selected by football's governing body, who have ordered the use of it at all stadiums.
The American grass seed gives you a more robust playing surface. The playing surface wouldn't hold together without grass seeds.
From next week onwards, we will skim off the pitches already in place and seed them to be ready for the tournament in November.
Air conditioning will be used to cool stadiums even though the World Cup will be held in a northern hemisphere winter. Vents at seat level will ensure that supporters are able to watch games at 21-22 degrees Celsius, while larger units at pitchside will regulate temperatures for the players, with underground sensors measuring heat and humidity to keep the on-field temperature at an optimum level.
According to sources, Christian Pulisic is looking for a new start at the club after his relationship with Thomas Tuchel soured.
If he didn't get assurances over his game-time ahead of the World Cup, he was prepared to leave the club in the summer transfer window. According to sources, the winger was frustrated at not being given a specific explanation as to why he was often played out of position in the team. He played as a left wing-back and a false No.9 last year. He was used as a right wing-back in the loss.
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Tuchel was willing to allow Pulisic to leave the club according to sources. Todd Boehly, the co-owner of the club, is thought to have prevented Antony from leaving, despite other clubs expressing an interest.
Potter's appointment will give him a chance to establish himself, according to sources. The same is true of a number of attacking players who had become frustrated with Tuchel's tactics, including Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech. After signing on deadline day from Barcelona, Pierre-Emerick was given assurances over his role in the team by his new coach.
The English Football Association's search for a new England manager may be complicated by Potter's appointment at the same time. There is no reason to suggest a break in the relationship before the contract ends in 2024. According to sources, a poor showing at the World Cup in Qatar later this year could force both parties into a rethink, and that's when Potter was considered as a possible candidate.
His style of play, amiable management approach and deft handling of the media are some of the reasons he has admirers within the FA, though his decision to take charge at Chelsea on a five-year contract would make an FA move very difficult.
It is not a problem the FA hope to have as they are cautiously optimistic of a positive experience.
Steve Nicol is of the opinion that Graham Potter should be the new coach of the club.
According to sources, Manchester United were persuaded to pay above market value for Lisandro, Casemiro, and Antony after they impressed the club bosses with their determination to move to Old United.
Even though the club overpaid for them, they were ready to go higher to get the deals over the line because each player wanted to join.
According to sources, the United hierarchy was made aware that Antony went on strike in order to force through his transfer when he was confronted by one of the Ajax officials. According to sources, Casemiro was the one who convinced United to switch their attention from Frenkie to him.
The club remain interested in the Dutchman should he become available in the future, despite the recruitment staff accepting they should have abandoned the deal earlier.
The manager placed a high value on the character and personality of his summer signings after becoming concerned about the atmosphere in the dressing room. Sources said that part of the team's resurgence is due to the impact his new signings have had off the pitch.
Antony got off to a good start with a goal for Manchester United.
According to sources, Rodrygo and Eder Militao are going to get Spanish passports early in 2023, opening up the possibility of Real Madrid moving to sign more top talent from Brazil and other countries.
Three players from countries other than the European Union are allowed to play in the first team. Vinicius, Rodrygo and Militao have taken over the spots in Madrid. Vinicius was granted Spanish nationality earlier this week, having begun the process back in 2020. According to sources, Rodrygo and Militao will get theirs early next year, which will allow the club to target non- European players in the January and summer window.
Real Madrid use jumpingrobots to perfect free kicks.
According to sources, Real Madrid were contacted about the possibility of signing Gabriel Jesus, but the idea was turned down because of his Brazilian passport.
Although a move for Endrick would have to wait until he is 18 years old, he was reported to be tracked by Madrid.
Luka Jovic was allowed to join Fiorentina because of the form and fitness of Benzema, but Madrid decided not to strengthen their forward line. Benzema is going to be out of action for a month because of an injury he sustained during the game against Celtic.
Real Madrid are practicing free-kicks with a jumping mannequin wall.
According to sources, Barcelona want to keep Lamine Yamal away from other clubs in order to maintain a low profile after what has happened.
Yamal was called up to train with the first team. He became the youngest player to play for Barcelona in the Youth League when he came on as a substitute in the second half of the victory over Viktoria Plzen.
Europe's biggest clubs are paying attention to Yamal's progression. Although he is not yet old enough to sign a professional contract, Barcelona are hopeful that he will not be distracted by the promise of a move before July of next year, when he will be 16. The Catalan club are aware of the attention his development is drawing from fans and the media and are working with the player and his camp to make sure he can concentrate on his career without distraction.
Mataro is just outside of Barcelona and Yamal was born there. The forward who can play on either flank is eligible to play for either of the two countries.
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