logo
Leeds fans told not to travel to Germany

Leeds fans told not to travel to Germany

BBC News27-06-2025
Leeds United have apologised "unreservedly" to fans after German authorities refused fans permission to attend their pre-season games.The Whites travel to Germany for the second year in a row as part of their preparations for the upcoming season. However, the club said police and local authorities have requested they discourage supporter travel and will have the games played behind closed doors.A statement on United's website said: "This result is deeply frustrating to all of us, just as it is sure to frustrate and anger you, our loyal supporters, to whom we apologise unreservedly for this outcome."
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Palace boss makes transfer admission with star midfielder close to departure
Palace boss makes transfer admission with star midfielder close to departure

The Independent

time24 minutes ago

  • The Independent

Palace boss makes transfer admission with star midfielder close to departure

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner indicated that Eberechi Eze has likely played his last game for the club. Eze reportedly pulled out of Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off match against Fredrikstad on Thursday morning, citing illness. Arsenal is reportedly close to finalising a £60 million deal for the England international, with confirmation possible this weekend. Glasner expressed frustration over Crystal Palace's lack of transfer activity, stating the club missed the chance to replace Eze early enough. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish acknowledged Eze's departure, stating the club must move on and find new players.

NFL sets broadcast crew for Vikings-Steelers game in Dublin
NFL sets broadcast crew for Vikings-Steelers game in Dublin

Reuters

time24 minutes ago

  • Reuters

NFL sets broadcast crew for Vikings-Steelers game in Dublin

August 21 - The NFL announced on Thursday that Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst) and sideline reporters Pam Oliver and Jamie Erdahl will work the league's Sept. 28 game in Dublin, Ireland between the Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game, set to kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET and air on NFL Network, will be the first league game held in Dublin. The 82,300-seat Croke Park will play host to two 2024 playoff teams. The Vikings (14-3) and the Steelers (10-7) both earned wild-card berths, but both lost their wild-card game at home. The teams last met on Dec. 9, 2021, when the Vikings pulled off a 36-28 win to take a 10-9 lead in the all-time series. The Steelers won the biggest matchup, though, with a 16-6 win in Super Bowl LX in 1975. Both teams will have played three regular-season games before their matchup in Ireland. 2025 NFL International Schedule: Sept. 5: Chiefs-Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil Sept. 28: Vikings-Steelers in Dublin Oct. 5: Vikings-Browns in London Oct. 12: Broncos-Jets in London Oct. 19: Rams-Jaguars in London Nov. 9: Falcons-Colts in Berlin Nov. 16: Commanders-Dolphins in Madrid, Spain --Field Level Media

Polvara stars for Aberdeen - but will he play more?
Polvara stars for Aberdeen - but will he play more?

BBC News

time24 minutes ago

  • BBC News

Polvara stars for Aberdeen - but will he play more?

At the start of the week, rumours were swirling that Aberdeen midfielder Dante Polvara was a transfer target for Hibernian. Fans on social media were late Thursday, the American was the hero against 10-man FCSB in the Europa League, coming off the bench to spark a comeback from 2-0 down, as Aberdeen drew 2-2 in their play-off first midfielder is a fans' favourite at Pittodrie because of his warm personality, wholehearted displays and ability as a rounded Jimmy Thelin has used him sparingly so far this season, Polvara appearing for a combined 45 minutes as a substitute in Aberdeen's three games before American was introduced on 58 minutes against FCSB and played off the left, scoring a brilliant goal just three minutes later to revive Aberdeen's 25-year-old's performance helped cancel out the defensive mistakes which had undermined the Scottish Premiership side's display for an was a striking cameo which lays down the gauntlet to Thelin to pick him from the start in Bucharest next week. Polvara's 'huge' impact Scoring three minutes after coming on is the dream impact for any substitute, which is what the rangy Polvara it was not just the fact he scored but the quality of the goal ithself which was so impressive. A cross was guided behind him by Adil Aouchiche, and he reacted brilliantly to get to the ball awareness and agility to swivel and hit it first time off his left foot was even better, with the ball kissing the inside of the post on its way Polvara did not stop there. Four minutes later, his pinpoint cross teed up Ester Sokler, whose header went narrowly the death his sheer presence caused havoc in the box and, but for a good save, he might have won it for the American managed two shots, both on target, and created three chances, the joint most of any to Opta, he completed all 19 of his passes and won six of his eight duels, the joint most among Aberdeen players. He was everywhere."Polvara down that left-hand side was such an out ball," Aberdeen legend Willie Miller said on BBC Scotland. "He's a big strong unit. And the goal - he shouldn't be scoring from that position. Facing away from goal and he's able to manoeuvre himself to strike it. "That fired the crowd up and gave them the hope and optimism they could get something out of it."He made a huge difference. The aerial threat, the energy, the quality. He must be in the manager's thoughts to start next week." Will Polvara start the second leg? That is the key question. Polvara's time at Aberdeen has been constantly was sent on loan to Charleston in his homeland a year after signing in 2022, and only on his return did then manager Barry Robson give him a repaid the faith in the 2023-24 season, scoring against both Eintracht Frankfurt and PAOK in the Conference League as he started to become more of a pivotal figure.A hamstring tear last summer completely derailed his season as Thelin took charge, but even then he returned to make enough of an impact to help the team win the Scottish has been deployed as a centre-back, central midfielder, and a winger in his time at Pittodrie - versatility which managers love but which often makes it difficult to nail down a particular Thelin using a 4-2-3-1 system and preferring Sivert Heltne Nilsen and Ante Palaversa in the deeper roles and Aouchiche as the number 10 - along with traditional quick wingers out wide - Polvara starting would mean a change of tack from the Aberdeen was his impact on Thursday, though, Thelin may just be considering it, particularly as he showed he appears to be over his fitness those Hibs rumours surfaced, there were reports, external Polvara is set to be offered a new contract by Aberdeen, with his current deal up at the end of the more games would encourage the much-loved American to sign, as will more nights like Thursday at Pittodrie.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store