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When we banter in football, we try to make rival fans and clubs look like donkeys. I have engaged in a few of these banters myself and know we stoop low to make our rival angry. In the course of various banters, I have come to realize that a few people understand how football and accounting works.
This is why so many have lambasted PSG and Manchester City for spending loads of cash trying to purchase players. The likes of Barcelona, Bayern, Manchester United and Real Madrid are lauded for grafting their way to success. The general logic is that PSG and Manchester City are cheats and are financially doping their way to the top echelons of football. Chelsea fans are also not spared this drivel. Nothing is farther from the truth than this flawed logic.

http://www.soccerfort.com/amortization-football-affects-ffp/

Despite the World Cup being around the corner, this has not stopped several clubs from going about their businesses of trying to sign a new player or selling one. Arsenal under new head coach, Unai Emery, isn’t any different.
While the transfer of Stephan Lichsteiner has been confirmed from Juventus on a free, others are currently being worked upon with the likes of Sven Mislintat, Raul Sanhelli, Luis Fahmy and Ivan Gazidis in action.
The major trick for Emery is to get his signings right particularly with the issue of low available funds been touted by the media.
With our current squad, youth players with prospects trying to break through and available funds, here are 6 players i thin Emery needs to reinforce his nice side while solving an age-long problem at Arsenal and if he is doing this on a limited budget, these 6 players can be signed at a relatively cheap price and still deliver.

http://www.soccerfort.com/players-arsenal-sign-world-cup-starts/

With Manchester United poised to announce the signing of Brazilian midfielder Fred, there have been various reports stating that United has been gazumping Manchester City in the transfer market. With January’s signing of Alexis Sanchez, and now Fred’s signing it would seem United are beating Manchester City to the signing of players targeted by Manchester City.

This is not true though as reports so far have stated that Manchester City pulled out of these deals, paving the way for United to sign both men.
Manchester City are believed to be closing in on a deal for Jorginho and we are looking to see if they made the right choice by foregoing the Brazilian for the Italian.............

http://www.soccerfort.com/fred-jorginho-signing-summer/

Belgium international and Manchester City Superstar Kevin de Bruyne has come out in support of Club Manager Pep Guardiola who was accused by former team member Yaya Toure of having a bias towards African Players.
Speaking during an interview, Kevin was quoted as saying
‘So, I don’t know what Yaya said or if it’s wrongly written or exaggerated. When you don’t play there’s always something you try to find.
‘We had the best season ever, so in the end the coach took the right decision to play with the team who played a lot. So, this year the trainer probably thought he wasn’t doing enough, wasn’t fit enough. I’ve never saw something racist in the club, ever.’
Pep Guardiola has also been backed by Jerome Boateng and Joshua Kimmich who stated that even with dark skinned players in the squad during Guardiola’s time at Bayern, there was no problem between Pep and players such as Boateng himself, David Alaba and Douglas Costa.
This is same at Manchester City with Benjamin Mendy, Raheem Sterling, Fabian Delph and Leroy Sane. It could be argued by some that these aforementioned players are not playing for African countries, but that certainly doesn’t make them less an African.


http://www.soccerfort.com/i-didnt-see-anything-racist-says-kevin-de-bruyne-as-he-backs-guardiola/

Clubs participating in the Champions League and also Europa League will see their earnings from these two competitions increase. This comes on the heels of reported increased revenue for UEFA, the organizing body of the competitions.
Estimates suggests that Total income from the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup will hit £2.85billion in 2018/19, which is up by nearly £800million on the just concluded season’s figure.
For clubs who are in the champions league, this means qualifying from the group stage would see them pocket close to £13 million, with extra earnings for a win at around £2.3 million and £800,000 for a draw. The eventual winner would earn close to £45 million as prize money.
Amazingly, the Europa league won’t see that much of an increase in its revenue as with the TV money and other sources of revenue has only seen an increase of 25 % to the prize money.


http://www.soccerfort.com/clubs-champions-league-earn-money-revenue-increase/

A question no doubt that is on the minds of Chelsea fans would be if the club would be able to weather its present storm? With a dismal defense of the title they won in the 2016/2017 campaign, one is tempted to question how Chelsea have found them in their current situation.

Antonio Conte
The former Juventus and Italy manager has been at loggerheads with the management of the cub this past season. With complaints about the club not supporting him well enough in transfer market, Conte cut across as confused sometimes this season. With Chelsea finishing the league at 5th position, many expected him to have been sacked. Winning the FA cup however has seen an impasse even though Morizio Sarri is being linked with a move to the club.

Roman Abramovich
The Russian billionaire has owned Chelsea since he purchased the club in 2003. He has bankrolled the club ever since and under his ownership,......


http://www.soccerfort.com/chelsea-able-weather-present-storm/

Morizio Sarri looks set to be appointed as Chelsea New Manager after his departure was confirmed by Napoli Chief Aurelio De Laurentiis. Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as his replacement, meaning the Italian is now free to hold talks with clubs especially Chelsea who are rumored to be interested in appointing him as manager.
The London club has seen rift between Anotonio Conte and its management and will prefer to have a manager in charge who will not give them as much grief as Conte presently is doing.
Morizio Sarri’s entertaining brand of football has received praise from all quarters including Pep Guardiola, and this appears to be a major factor that would see Chelsea appoint him to replace Conte.
This season, Sarri led Napoli to a second-placed finish, with a 91-point haul, which was just not enough to beat Juventus to the Scudetto. Napoli’s points tally shows marked improvement under Sarri’s management. With practically no money to spend, he challegend the norm and was almost successful in his bid to win the league with Napoli after a drought of 28 years, but Juventus eventually pipped Napoli to the title.

http://www.soccerfort.com/morizio-sarri-looks-set-appointed-chelsea-new-manager/

Our list today examines eight players in modern football who great things were expected of but who flopped. Their reasons for flopping ranges from personal reasons like injuries, lifestyle to other reasons. As we take you through our lists of footballers who would have achieved greatness like Messi and Ronaldo, we will want to hear your thoughts as well. Click link below to view list

http://www.soccerfort.com/eight-whiz-kids-who-flopped-in-football

SPG is back after a brief layoff and he is raring to go. Here are today’s odds brought to you in partner with Sports Prediction Genius. As always we advice discretion and ask that you stay on the look out for more betting odds later in the day

Belarus Cup
17:30
FC BATE Borisov – Naftan Novopolotsk
Tip : BATE Borisov and Over 1.5 goals @ 1.25........

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The PFA announced their XI on Thursday afternoon with via their twitter handle. Surprise exclusion is Mesut Ozil with Dimitri Payet, N’Golo Kante, Dele Alli and Riyad Mahrez in the four-man midfield.

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/ozil-missing-pfa-announce-team-year-2016/

SPG is in a good run of form with his Predictions for the past two days spot on. Here are today’s odds brought to you in partner with Sports Prediction Genius. As always we advice discretion and ask that you stay on the look out for more betting odds later in the day

England
19:45
Arsenal FC – West Bromwich Albion
Tip : Over 8.5 corners @ 1.30........

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/daily-odds-thursday-21st-april/

Ahead of next week’s UEFA Champions League Semi-final matches, we decided to remind you of the 2013 Semi-final match between Bayern and Barcelona when Ribery did one over Messi.

Read more here : http://www.soccerfort.com/throwback-ucl-semi-final-2013-franck-ribery-dribbles-lionel-messi/

After predicting correctly yesterday, SPG has released today’s odds. Here are today’s odds brought to you in partnership with Sports Prediction Genius. As always we advice discretion and ask that you stay on the look out for more betting odds later in the day. England 20:00 Manchester Utd –......

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/odds-today-20th-april/

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Germany
19:30
Bayern Munich.....

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/betting-odds-tuesday-19th-april/

Barcelona star Neymar Jr faces a potential Ban after appearing to slap Antonio Barragan who was celebrating alongside two of his teammates. The Brazilian had seen his side slump to their third straight defeat this season.

Read more here and watch video: http://www.soccerfort.com/neymar-facing-ban-slapping-celebrating-valencia-player/

Earlier this year, when Manchester City announced that Pep Guardiola would be taking over as Manager next season, they were in the race for four trophies. No one envisaged their slump in form, which resulted in Manchester City no longer in the race for the league title and the FA Cup. Worse was the incredible notion on ground that Pep might find himself managing a side in the Europa league. It was that bad.......

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/kevin-bruyne-key-manchester-city/

The Champions League is back and we will be looking forward to some exciting legworks, goals and fan fare today and tomorrow. Ahead of kick off later tonight, we will be previewing the two matches for today.....

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/champions-league-returns-bayern-benfica-barcelona-host-atletico-madrid/

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Real Madrid fans have called for the decision-making president Florentino Perez to resign as they grow increasingly dissatisfied with his policy. The fans chanted for Perez to resign during their defeat to Madrid rivals......

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/real-madrid-needs-new-direction/

Premier League side, Chelsea FC have confirmed that Antonio Conte will take over as manager after Italy’s Euro 2016 campaign, signing a three-year contract.....

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/chelsea-announce-antonio-conte-manager/

Prolific Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski is set to pen an extension to his contract with the club which will see him remain at the Allianz Arena until 2021.

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/bayern-star-signs-new-year-deal/

Man Utd star and Argentine international Marcos Tojo has revealed he won’t be renewing his contract with the Red Devils. The Argentine defender arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in August 2014 for £16m.

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/i_wont-renew_my_contract/

Liverpool are looking to land Germany World Cup winner Mario Gotze in a cut-price £20million deal from Bayern Munich.
Gotze is valued at around £30m by the German giants but with a year remaining on his contract, Liverpool can prise away

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/kloop-looking-reunite-mario-gotze/

Following Saturday’s derby, a lot has been said, ostensibly pointing to a club in crisis. Defeat at the hands of their fierce neighbours means Manchester City are just a point above both West Ham and Manchester United who are keen on a place in next year’s Champions League competition.
The nature of defeat of course had to be examined critically before judgement can be passed regarding Man City’s ability to either retain Champions League status next season or...........

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/manchester-city-club-crisis/

Soccerfort are back today with a 14+ odd for you in partnership with Soccer Prediction Genius. Our tipster SPG has agreed to give you an extra tip before the day runs out. As always discretion is advised on the part of our fans, so here we go:

South Africa
18:30
Mamelodi Sundowns – Bloemfontein Celtic FC

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England : Vanarama National League North
20:45
Solihull Moors FC – FC United of Manchester

More here: http://www.soccerfort.com/betting-odds-today-15th-march/

Arsenal are out of the Title Race According to recent reports from England, Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has ruled Arsenal out of the title race this season as he believes that Tottenham are now firm favourites to win the English Premier League title.

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/arsenal-title-race-says-manager/

Arsenal realize that they have their work cut out for them against Barcelona in their champions league match tomorrow which is the second leg after suffering a 2-0 defeat in the hands of Barcelona at the Emirates stadium.

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/arsenal-predicted-line-up-barcelona/

Here are some quick odds to bet on tonight. As always we advice discretion.

Europa
19:00
FC Basel – Sevilla FC
Tip : Over 3.5 cards @ 1.50

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/quick-odds-tonight/

From next season, football fans in England will pay £30 for away tickets. This comes on the heels of a walk out by Liverpool fans during a premier match and a nationwide campaign calling for high tickets rates to be cancelled especially with the new 5.14 billion TV deal.

Read more here : http://www.soccerfort.com/premier-league-clubs-peg-away-tickets-30/

Arsenal players combined to give fans a fantastic evening yesterday as they overcame Hull City with 4goals to 0 but also ended the match with three injuries to three major players.

Fans instantly became worried that this might just cost them the next few matches till these injured players return.....

Read more here: http://www.soccerfort.com/star-playmaker-prays-arsenal/

Juventus are keen on signing Mario Gotze from Bayern Munich in the summer. The Italian side have always been a fan of the 23 year old German who scored the winning goal for Germany at the 2014 World Cup final. Gotze who joined Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in 2013 for .......

Read more here : http://www.soccerfort.com/juventus-keen-mario-gotze/