Ben Kelly

Nov 16, 2023 | euronews.com | Ben Kelly

It's not just big name players who are moving to the Pro League. The Saudi Pro League continues to snowball after spending over €800 million in the transfer window. So far this year, we've seen Karim Benzema, Neymar, Sadio Mane and N'Golo Kante, amongst others, make the move to the Middle East. However, it's not just the players who have opted to swap continents. Several managers, household names in Europe, have also made their way to the region.

Nov 2, 2023 | euronews.com | Ben Kelly

It's not just eleven players on the pitch that contribute to a club's success. To some on the outside, winning in football might come down to the eleven players on the pitch and the manager. But, on the inside, how a club is managed from a business perspective is the recipe for success, and it starts at the very top with a club's owner. It can quickly go wrong if they don't invest cash in the right areas to protect their assets.

Oct 19, 2023 | euronews.com | Ben Kelly

Who will win the 2023 Men's Ballon d'Or? The Ballon D’or is football’s most prestigious individual award. Handed out on an annual basis, it crowns the best male and female players on the planet. This year, the ceremony for both awards will take place in Paris on 30th October. On the next episode of Football Now we’ll be looking ahead at the contenders for the women’s award, but this week, we’re looking into the favourites for the men’s category.

Sep 14, 2023 | euronews.com | Ben Kelly

In partnership with Media City Qatar. Spain were crowned world champions for the first time in Sydney. The dust has now settled on a successful 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. After four weeks of football concluding with a showpiece final in Sydney, Spain were crowned world champions for the first time. The Matildas made Australia proud by reaching the semi-finals, the best finish in any World Cup for the country.

Sep 7, 2023 | euronews.com | Ben Kelly

In partnership with Media City Qatar. The transfer window has now closed around the world until January. The 2023 summer transfer window closed last week after clubs from the world’s biggest leagues were locked in an 80-day race to secure new signings. A report from Transfermarkt claimed this summer was the biggest ever, with total transfer investments surpassing €7.5bn. FIFA rules dictate that clubs must now wait until January 2024 before officially registering any new players.