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Powys County Times
15 minutes ago
- Powys County Times
Premier League clubs can block dressing-room cameras if losing under new TV deal
Premier League teams will be able to change their mind on allowing cameras into their dressing rooms next season if they are losing. Dressing-room access is one of a number of enhancements being granted by top-flight clubs as part of the new domestic television deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, along with half-time player or manager interviews and in-match interviews with managers or substituted players. Clubs must allow broadcasters one of those enhancements at least twice per season, according to details of the broadcasting arrangements for the new campaign set out in Section K of the league's latest handbook. However, clubs can refuse the access if they are losing at the time the access was due to be provided, but must then accommodate another request for access later in the season. Broadcasters must make requests to clubs for the enhanced access at least five days before the match, and set out which access is preferred. A tough day for Brentford. Pictures from the Bees' dressing room as manager Thomas Frank tries to lift his players after a heavy loss to Liverpool 💬 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 17, 2024 Clubs must then respond at least 72 hours in advance of the match which of the three types of access they intend to deliver. Broadcasters and clubs will work together to ensure the content gathered is 'positive and non-controversial', the handbook states. Dressing-room access can either be between the end of the warm-up and the first bell rung prior to kick-off, between the ringing of the first bell and players departing the dressing room, at half-time or immediately after the match, once all players have returned to the dressing room. Clubs will also have the final say on whether audio is recorded. For half-time interviews, clubs and broadcasters must mutually agree no later than 24 hours before a match whether a player or manager will be made available. In the case of a player, they will be chosen from a shortlist of at least five compiled by the broadcaster and provided to the club no later than the 40th minute of the match. Interviews will consist of no more than three questions, the handbook said, and be 'related to the league match' and 'positive'. Dressing-room access has been trialled previously, with TNT Sports having worked with Brentford last season under an agreement between their executives. In-match interviews will either involve a manager or a substituted player, with the manager or player made available no later than the 85th minute of the match. These interviews will feature no more than two questions. Sky will broadcast a record minimum of 215 top-flight games from this season under a new four-year agreement, up from 128 games. The opening match of its coverage will involve champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth on Friday, August 15.
North Wales Chronicle
15 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Joao Felix leaves Chelsea to join Al-Nassr
The 25-year-old Portugal international moved to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid last summer, having had an earlier spell with the Blues on loan in 2023. He made 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca's side in the first half of the season – but started only three Premier League games – before leaving for AC Milan on loan in January. "I'm here to spread win together." João Félix is Nassrawi ✍️ — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 29, 2025 'We thank Joao for his efforts across his two spells at the club and wish him well for the future,' Chelsea said in the statement. Felix has signed a two-year contract with his new club. Al-Nassr have reportedly paid an initial £26million transfer fee, although add-ons could see that rise as high as £43million – close to the sum Chelsea paid Atletico for his services last summer. He joins his Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, who announced his arrival with a short video on social media in which Felix said: 'I am here to spread joy. Let's win together.'
Powys County Times
30 minutes ago
- Powys County Times
Spurs assessing extent of Destiny Udogie and Kota Takai pre-season injuries
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has confirmed defender Destiny Udogie is being assessed for a knee problem which could make him a doubt for the start of the new season, while summer signing Kota Takai has suffered a foot injury. Left-back Udogie was withdrawn following the warm-up ahead of Spurs' friendly against Luton on Saturday, and then did not travel with the rest of the squad to Hong Kong for the week-long pre-season tour of Asia. Spurs face European champions Paris St Germain in the Super Cup on August 13 ahead of starting the new Premier League season at home to promoted Burnley. Frank, though, is likely to have to do without Italy international Udogie and revealed Japan defender Takai had picked up a foot issue. 'Destiny got a knee injury (in the warm-up at Luton on Saturday) that we are assessing at the moment, that has kept him out of this pre-season tour,' Frank said at a press conference in Hong Kong on Tuesday. 'Kota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately we don't know the scale of it – weeks.' The travelling squad for our pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Korea has been confirmed 📋 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 27, 2025 There was, though, more positive news on England forward Dominic Solanke, who missed the Luton friendly with a minor ankle issue, but has made the trip to Asia. Spurs are preparing for Thursday's north London derby against Arsenal at the Kai Tak Stadium before heading to South Korea to play Newcastle in Seoul on Sunday. 'Dom is looking much better, progressing,' Frank told SPURSPLAY. 'We will see if it is too early for Arsenal, but we are positive about him. 'Madders (James Maddison) is looking better and better, could also be too early for Arsenal, again, we will see. Rodri (Rodrigo Bentancur) is back from illness, so that's good.' Former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou had to deal with several injury setbacks last season, which saw their Premier League season tail off amid a successful Europa League campaign. Frank, though, feels there can only be so much done to try to mitigate against picking up more fitness problems down the line. 'I know about the injury issues, but it is a problem for every club in the world,' Frank said at a press conference. 'We have a good and long pre-season so we can push the players, we are aware how we want to train, we need to be aligned on how we want to play and train. 'There are gym sessions, recovery and the ability to compete in all tournaments. We are aware and we will make a few adjustments so we can compete.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Son HeungMin(손흥민)🇰🇷 (@hm_son7) Frank again addressed issues over the future of captain Son Heung-min, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract and attracted interest from Los Angeles FC. 'Right now, Sonny is here and I'm very happy for that,' the Dane said. 'He has trained well. I said in the last press conference that he is showing great character. 'He played the last two friendlies. He is in the squad, he will train today (Tuesday). What I am focusing on is he is a Tottenham player.'
