MUSK CREATES STINK
Tesla CEO Elon Musk jokingly announced plans to buy the football club in an extravagant tweet that has sent football fans into meltdown. Many United fans thought that the US billionaire was truly interested in buying the club and expressed their delight. But their hopes were nipped in the bud when Musk clarified that he was joking and he wasn’t interested in acquiring any sports teams. United fans are not fond of the current owners of the club as they hold them responsible for the club’s drastic decline over the past few seasons.
SOCIAL CASH COW
Sports data analysts Bonus Finder, per The Mirror, have crunched the numbers and worked out which finely-tuned athletes rake in the most cash per social media post. Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list among all athletes, making an average of $2 million from each post. The second spot also goes to a footballer as Lionel Messi rakes in $1 million per post.
20
FC Bayern have scored 20 goals in their first four games in all comps this season, setting a new club record. The only other Bundesliga team to match that since 1963-64 were MSV Duisburg in 1977-78 (also 20).
GIVEN THE BOOT
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has ditched his battered old pair of Adidas Adipure 11pro's. Back in May, the 32-year-old German international appeared to damage his beloved 11pro's during Los Blancos' win against Liverpool in the Champions League final. He has worn the same make of cleats since the start of the 2013/2014 season. The midfielder was given a brand new pair of 11pro's ahead of the final in Paris, featuring stitching of the Champions League final match details. But instead of wearing the new design, the German decided to use his old faithful pair inside the Stade de France.
LINGARD CORNERED
West Ham fans threw fake money at Jesse Lingard after the player opted to sign for Nottingham Forest instead of the Hammers this summer. Lingard was a free agent at the end of last season after his Manchester United contract came to an end. An offer to return to the London Stadium was on the table for the midfielder after he had a successful loan spell during the 20/21 season. However, he decided the best move for himself was a move to newly promoted side Nottingham Forest, sparking anger within the West Ham fan base. The Hammers faithful branded Lingard’s move to Forest as money motivated. During the match between the two sides, West Ham fans threw fake money from the crowd onto the pitch when Lingard walked over to take a corner as they showed their discontent towards the player.
THE WOMEN'S TIME
Following the men’s Finalissima which saw Argentina defeat Italy 3-0, the inaugural women’s Finalissima is set to go
