New York, NY, January 18, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – Soccer Feed announced comprehensive and in-depth coverage of all aspects of football. They added that the coverage ranges from expert analysis and tactical breakdowns, to player updates and transfer rumors. Founded by a team of dedicated soccer fans, Soccer Feed claimed to be committed to bringing the latest and greatest in soccer coverage to readers around the globe. With a focus on all leagues and teams, no moment of the action is missed. In addition to providing top-notch content, Soccer Feed noted that they aim to create a community for soccer fans to connect and share their love of the game. With interactive features and opportunities to join in the conversation, they encouraged readers to become a part of the Soccer Feed community and contribute their own insights and opinions. On their website, SoccerFeed offers expert tips and tricks for players and coaches, as well as breaking news on all the latest happenings in the soccer world. An email with one of their correspondence revealed that SoccerFeed is the ultimate destination for soccer fans looking for in-depth coverage and analysis of the beautiful game. From expert breakdowns of tactics and plays, to profiles of the top players and teams, Soccer Feed has it all. In addition to providing comprehensive coverage of all leagues and teams, the correspondence also noted that they offer unique features such as expert tips and tricks for players and coaches, as well as interactive opportunities for readers to share their own insights and opinions. One quick look at their website reveals that they are also that they are also involved in bringing readers the latest soccer news. These soccer news ranges from transfer rumors to updates on player injuries and the rest of them. “Soccer Feed is a go-to source for soccer fans looking for reliable and informative coverage”. –As written on SoccerFeed website. In addition to all of this, Soccer Feed team said they aim to create a community for soccer fans to connect and share their love of the game. With interactive features and opportunities to join in the conversation, they encourage readers to become a part of the Soccer Feed community and contribute their thoughts and opinions on the latest happenings in the world of soccer. “SoccerFeed is a game-changer for soccer fans looking for comprehensive and reliable coverage of their favorite teams and players,” says John Smith, one of the founders of SoccerFeed. “We’re dedicated to bringing readers the latest and greatest in soccer news, as well as providing expert analysis and insights on the game. We’re excited to create a community for soccer fans to connect and share their love of the sport.” “As a soccer fan, I’m constantly searching for ways to stay up-to-date on all the latest happenings in the world of soccer,” says Michael Brown, a reader of SoccerFeed. “Soccer Feed has quickly become my go-to source for reliable and informative coverage. From transfer rumors to player updates, Soccer Feed has it all. And with the added bonus of interactive features and the opportunity to share my own thoughts and opinions, I’m excited to be a part of the SoccerFeed community.” Since its launch just a few months ago, Soccer Feed has already seen a strong response from soccer fans around the globe. With a consistently growing readership and positive feedback from users, SoccerFeed has established itself as a go-to source for comprehensive and reliable soccer coverage. According to Manuel Esposito, a top contributor on Soccer Feed, “Soccer Feed has big plans for the future, with a focus on continuing to provide comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the beautiful game, including MLS rookie salary and more”. He also added that “in the coming months, SoccerFeed plans to expand its coverage to include even more leagues and teams, ensuring that no moment of the action is missed”. Soccer Feed team also said they are dedicated to staying at the forefront of soccer news, with a focus on bringing readers the latest and greatest in transfer rumors and player updates. With a commitment to providing reliable and informative coverage, including updates on MLS rookie salaries, they poised to become the go-to destination for soccer fans looking for the most comprehensive and up-to-date soccer coverage available. About SoccerFeed SoccerFeed is the ultimate destination for soccer fans looking for comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the beautiful game. From expert analysis and tactical breakdowns, to player updates and transfer rumors, SoccerFeed has it all. And with a focus on all leagues and teams, no moment of the action is missed. In addition to providing top-notch content, SoccerFeed also aims to create a community for soccer fans to connect and share their love of the game. With interactive features and opportunities to join in the conversation, readers are encouraged to become a part of the SoccerFeed community and contribute their own insights and opinions. To learn more about SoccerFeed, please visit their website below. Media Contact Company:SoccerFeed Contact:Manuel Esposito Telephone:+354.4212434 Website: https://soccerfeed.net/ SOURCE:SoccerFeed The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. 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London, UK, October 26, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) -SportsIcon, the NFT platform for athletes, has announced its Future Icons program. Fans can invest in the next generation of athletes who could change the world. By investing they can participate in their financial success. Currently, young athletes with a passion to compete at a national or international level, are struggling to get the significant financial backing to get to that stage. This often leads to athletes having to become entrepreneurs, business people and financial wizards when all they want to do is train and focus on the sport. Without this initial financial stability, a lot of brilliant stars never make it to professional athletes. SportsIcon’s Future Icons program will allow fans to invest in upcoming athletes, share in their success and connect with them. Fans are now able to invest in athletes they believe in and participate in their financial upside, supporting them with a framework that otherwise doesn’t exist. If an athlete’s career takes off then the fans that helped make that dream come true will increase the value of the NFTs that they own, and that helped make it happen. SportsIcon CEO and Co-Founder Chris Worsey said: “We want to democratise opportunity for athletes. There are thousands of athletes globally that are good enough but never make it due to a lack of capital and network. We aim to change that! Fans will support athletes at the earlier stages of their career and will be rewarded through financial upside, money can’t buy experiences and community. Imagine identifying an athlete that goes on to have a career like Lewis Hamilton or Serina Williams – and you were part of the backing that made them into legends, the upside will be very substantial indeed. We think this is a revolutionary idea enabled by web3 that can completely redefine fan to athlete relationships”. Fans and athletes that want to be considered for the Future Icons program can sign up here: https://futureicons.sportsicon.com/ SportsIcon is backed by rapper turned investor Nas, Dapper Labs, Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou, Jeffrey Katenzburg WndrCo, Youtube Founder Chad Hurley, Hedera and Reserve Founder Andrew Masanto and ex NBA star Andrew Bogut. Media Contact Brand: SportsIcon Contact: Media team Email: founders@sportsicon.com Website: https://sportsicon.com/ SOURCE: SportsIcon The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
SEOUL, KOREA, Sept 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Starflex-VR Inc. has launched a K-pop 3D VR platform service for fans worldwide. The mobile app SFVR was first released on the VR platforms of Meta Quest and Steam VR and has recently been made available on Google's and Apple's stores as well.The SFVR platform features a variety of content from K-pop artists such as concerts, music videos, and behind-the-scenes videos produced in 3D VR so overseas fans can feel as if they're right there on the scene. The platform's main services are planned to be 4K 3D VR K-pop performance streaming, 8K 3D VR downloads, various interactive platform-based K-pop fan services, and more.Continuing on from the 2021 The Fact Music Awards (TMA), Starflex-VR will exclusively publish this year's 2022 The Fact Music Awards scene through VR.At the 2022 TMA, fans worldwide will have the chance to encounter a star-studded lineup featuring BTS, NCT Dream, PSY, The Boys, ITZY, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), IVE, Stray Kids, Hwang Chi-yeul, (G)I-DLE, Kep1er, New Jeans, and LE SSERAFIM, and more.2021's TMA VR performances are available for free on the SFVR app now, and the vividly realistic 2022 awards show, an in-person celebration for fans and artists meeting again after three years, will also be provided this upcoming October.Starflex-VR stated that "We are providing performances from famous K-pop artists for free to bring joy to Korean wave fans and VR users around the world who love K-pop. We will improve convenience and security so Korean wave fans worldwide can enjoy performances from K-pop artists in the form of more realistic 3D VR content in a way that suits rapidly changing mobile environments and platform user platforms and environments. We will become a K-pop platform providing maximum satisfaction to all users around the globe."Media ContactNaeun Kim, Starflex-VR Inc.Email: star@starflexvr.comWebsite: https://www.starflexvr.com/index_eng.phpSOURCE: Starflex-VR Inc. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
A limited number of 1000 NFTs will be minted for each of the 32 teams. Every NFT holder to get free 1500 airdrops worth about US$300Attractive giveaways include 111 million WFN token airdrops, 1000 PlayStations, 1000 beIN SPORTS devices and a total of US$500,000 worth of prize money for five lucky winners LONDON, UK, August 25, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Sport Fans NFTs, a unique sports NFT project, has been launched to the public on Sunday, Aug 21st. The new one-of-its-kind sports NFT project will transform the way fans experience the game and provide a genuine alternative to several existing sports-related NFTs. The first tranche of NFTs is being released ahead of the World Cup 2022. “To start with, all our NFTs will be specifically minted for some of the major tournaments across different sports. And there is no way we would have missed the world’s most popular sporting event – The Football World Cup,” explains Mouttou Viramouttou, Co-founder & Chairman, Brugu Software Solutions, which has been instrumental in developing and promoting the project. For the World Cup 2022, Sport Fans NFTs has announced a total of 32,000 unique NFTs on the basis of a limited number of 1000 NFTs each for every team which has qualified for the tournament. The primary attraction of the project is that every Sport Fans NFT holder will receive a guaranteed airdrop of 1500 WFN tokens. The project has been opened to the public for whitelisting. Other attractive giveaways include 1000 PlayStations, 1000 beIN SPORTS devices and US$500,000 worth of prize money distributed equally among five lucky winners. “We are quite excited to bring on board the millions of die-hard football fans across the world. There is no other sport which brings out the raw passion of the fans as much as football, and now fans are going to get treated for their support,” adds Mouttou. “We have laid special emphasis to ensure that our project is purely based on the progress of the tournament and free of any sort of gambling and betting. Fans get to earn more through airdrops for every match their preferred team plays, irrespective of whether they win or lose,” he adds. Every time a team moves to the next level of the tournament, NFT holders of the respective teams will receive almost double the number of WFN tokens. According to Mouttou, Sport Fans NFTs has been in the works for the past six to eight months and there are plans to launch Fans NFTs for the upcoming Football World Cups in 2026, 2030 and the subsequent editions. For PR inquiry, please contact info@finpr.agency, https://finpr.agency Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportfansnfts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportfansnfts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportfansnfts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportfansnfts/ Media Contact Brand: Sport Fans NFTs Contact: Venkateswararao Megadula, Chief Experience Officer E-mail: pr@sportfansnfts.com Website: https://www.sportfansnfts.com/ SOURCE: Sport Fans NFTs The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
The project aims to build an Asia-focused Metaverse platform for A-list celebrities, including K-pop stars, to create virtual planets, digital collectibles, and utility-focused NFTs. Through Gemie metaverse, fans will be able to interact with their favorite celebrities in a meaningful way and open up new commercial opportunities for artists and IPs. The fundraising round is led by Shima Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto, and NGC Ventures. London, UK, February 28, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Gemie is delighted to announce the completion of the latest $3.8 million fundraising round led by Shima Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto, and NGC Ventures. The funding will accelerate the development of the Gemie Marketplace and the entertainment-themed metaverse. Newman Capital, Soul Capital, Kenetic, Sparks Digital Capital, ICO Pantera, SL2, Oddiyana Ventures, Beyond NEXT, QUDAX LLC, and AVStar Capital also participated in the round. Gemie’s goal is to connect top-tier celebrities in Asia with their fans without geographical limitations through an immersive metaverse experience. Fans will be able to interact with their favorite stars and IPs by traveling through different virtual planets and enjoy exclusive perks with utility-focused NFTs. Fans can also show support by purchasing licensed digital collectibles through the Gemie Store. The company has already reached partnerships with several high-level artist management firms and movie production houses in the region. With additional resources, the company will widen the discussions with more players in the entertainment industry. Gemie is expected to announce the first onboarding celebrity in early 2Q22. John Fung, Co-founder of Gemie, said, “Pop culture and the entertainment landscape in Asia have their own dynamic and are very different from in the west. When you look at how K-pop has impacted the world, it’s not hard to realize it’s a powerful force. While we have seen western celebrities like Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, and Travis Scott are well received in the metaverse, things are still relatively behind in the East. We see huge potential for artists in Asia to embrace this new virtual way of fan engagement, and we are glad that our investors share our vision of bringing the Asia entertainment industry into the Web3 world.” About Gemie Gemie is an Asia-based celebrity metaverse platform and premium NFT marketplace. The start-up was founded in 2021 and aims to reinvent the entertainment industry by directly connecting celebrities and fans through customized virtual planets and digital collectibles. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemie_official Medium: https://medium.com/gemie Telegram: https://t.me/gemieofficial Media contacts Brand: Gemie Contact: Janice Chan E-mail: info@gemie.io Website: https://gemie.io/ SOURCE: Gemie The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )
SYDNEY, Feb 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Yesports has teamed up with Team Empire, Renegades, Talon Esports, BOOM Esports and Fact Revolution ahead of launching the world's first Web 3.0 Esports Engagement Platform (W3EP). The teams will be the first to debut their very own NFTs on Yesports. Yesports offers a Web 3.0 white glove service for esports teams that includes NFT design and launch support, as well as an NFT marketplace for teams and fans to engage with each other. The platform's long term vision is to deliver an unrivaled esports-centric Web 3.0 platform through which fans can eventually participate in the emerging metaverse.Seeking to onboard millions of esports enthusiasts to Web 3.0, Yesports is designed to encourage fan participation through greater engagement with Esports teams and allow tangible ownership of valuable and rare utility-first esports assets.Yesports partner teams stand to gain access to a dedicated team of creators and strategists as part of the white glove service to help them design and build high-fidelity NFTs for their fans, as well as to ease their transition into Web 3.0. The teams are currently in the creative process of developing NFT packs, which are akin to virtual versions of physical trading card packs. These card packs will soon be available to fans of the respective partner teams."With our partnerships, Yesports becomes the world's largest esports-focused NFT marketplace with over 16.5 million fans from the get-go and represents the beginning of a new generation in esports fan engagement - one that takes place in Web 3.0. We are excited to deliver real-world utility into the NFTs themselves and give them a multitude of functionalities well beyond just a beautiful collector's item," said Sebastian Quinn, CEO of Yesports.The marketplace, built with a grant from Polygon Studios, creates a new, highly curated and focused venue for teams to release unique generative NFT packs or one-of-a-kind NFT collectibles on dedicated virtual team storefronts. Users can also expect to enjoy first access rights to exclusive NFT drops, multi-asset staking rewards as well as governance and voting rights by holding the YESP token, which will power the marketplace. Fans will also be able to buy, sell and trade various esports-focused NFTs all in one place.Some examples of the perks that Yesports is exploring to provide holders of exclusive NFTs include community incentives like VIP access to private Discord servers, signed merchandise, and exclusive video content. Player AMAs, team training live streams as well as opportunities to play along with the team are some other examples of what is currently being explored with partner teams.The esports sector is growing rapidly, and its global market revenue is projected to hit a staggering $1.62 trillion by 2024. The market also boasts one of the highest levels of engagement, with the global live-streaming audience projected to grow at a rate of 7.7% annually to pass the half-billion mark in 2022 and reach 577.2 million in 2024.To commemorate the five partnerships, Yesports will be releasing Partnership NFT Collectible giveaways this week for each team, which unlock special fan access and perks. These NFT Collectibles are just a taste/teaser of what's to come for when the Yesports marketplace launches with the exclusive drops.The team recently announced an oversubscribed seed round including top tier venture partners Zipmex, GTA Ventures, YBB Foundation, Kosmos Ventures, Kernel Ventures, Mozaik Capital, MEXC Global, Polygon Studios, NGC Ventures, Spartan, Alphabit, International Blockchain Monetary Reserve (IBMR) as well as George Samman and Proud Limpongpan as individual backers. For more information on the giveaway and company updates, follow Yesports here. https://twitter.com/Yesports_ggAbout YesportsYesports is the World's First and only Web 3.0 Esports Engagement Platform (W3EP), offering a white glove service onboarding esports teams and their fans to Web 3.0, including NFT design and go-to-market strategy as well as an esports-centric NFT marketplace for teams and fans to engage. The platform's long term vision is to deliver an unrivaled esports-centric Web 3.0 platform through which fans can eventually participate in the emerging metaverse.About BOOM EsportsEstablished in November 2016, BOOM Esports is a multinational, multidivisional esports organization with top-tier rosters from Southeast Asian regions. We were born from our belief that champions are not born, they are made. They are made from those who thrive for nothing short of greatness: those who thrive to be a beast.With the "Beast on our Mind" (BOOM), it has always been our mission to find and support the world's most promising talents with professional management and reach the highest levels of competitive gaming.About Fact RevolutionA leading Norwegian esports club, Fact Revolution has a strong legacy of success fielding top athletes and teams across multiple esports titles, including Counter-Strike: GO and Rocket League.About Renegades Founded in 2015, Renegades is a global premier multi-gaming esports organization featuring professional players and teams in the world's largest competitive games. Breakout performances in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rocket League, Call of Duty, Apex, and Valorant have helped launch Renegades into becoming one of the most prominent and recognized sports franchises around the world.About Talon EsportsTalon is a leading esports, culture and lifestyle platform in Asia, with headquarters in Hong Kong. Regional offices are located in Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines and South Korea. Talon was established in 2017 and operates seven professional esports teams in five markets and has accolades of over 30 tournament wins. Talon operates its own creative studio to run the industry-best esports marketing, content creation, and activities for Talon and its partners. For more information visit talon.gg.About Team EmpireTeam Empire is a professional esports organisation with world-class Rainbow Six, Dota 2 and Apex Legends squads, and a total reach of 52+ million Empire players and viewers. Established in 2004. Team Empire has become one of the esports world leaders. Team Empire has a long list of leading esports games, with top tournaments achievements from all around the globe. Team Empire's main goal is the popularization of esports in CIS countries. Their philosophy is formation, support and development of talented pro-gamers from Europe and CIS.For Media Enquiry:Timothy HanYesportsE: timothy@yesports.gg Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
HONG KONG, Dec 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The metaverse infrastructure development company Element.Black is delighted to announce it has established a partnership with world's top 100 DJ and French record producer DJ Snake to interact and co-create NFT arts with fans, tapping into the potential of fan economy and building the blockchain game Pixel-Infinity into the world's first prominent co-creation NFT Social-Fi platform. French DJ and record producer DJ Snake first gained international attention in 2013 by releasing a single "Turn Down for What" with US musician Lil Jon. The song was certified platinum in the following year. In 2021, DJ Snake ranked No.33 in the "Top 100 DJs 2021" poll organized by DJ Mag, a British magazine dedicated to electronic dance music and DJs. He has collaborated with many world-renowned artists, including Lady Gaga, Diplo, Justin Bieber, etc. In October 2021, DJ Snake released a new single "SG" in collaboration with US rapper Megan Thee Stallion, Puerto Rican singer Ozuna and K-pop star LISA of BLACKPINK.Element.Black is a metaverse infrastructure development company. Through Social-Fi and NFT products, Element.Black is dedicated to providing metaverse assets design materials and a metaverse infrastructure prototype marketplace. Leveraging on a founding team with extensive experience and passion for art, Element.Black has established partnerships with several world-renowned artists, including Hollywood movie "E.T." poster artist John Alvin, animation artist Andrea Alvin, and German artist Mikail Akar. Recently, Element.Black held the Pixel-Infinity-based ELT NFT art exhibition in partnership with SHOUT Art Hub & Gallery.Pixel-Infinity to Become World's First Prominent Co-Creation NFT Social-Fi PlatformTechnically, Pixel-Infinity creates NFTs through smart contracts and stores them on a decentralized AR platform. It leverages on the decentralized PATREON to create a shared content space for celebrities and fans and establishes interactions between celebrities and fans through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). With the decentralized AR storage, contents are stored securely and permanently.Previously, Element.Black has collaborated with John Alvin, Andrea Alvin and Mikail Akar by minting some of their art as NFTs on Pixel-Infinity. Mikail Akar has also created exclusive new works using Pixel-Infinity. Co-Create is the core of Pixel-Infinity. Players and artists from all over the world can create artwork on the same canvas, interact with other players and fans, and create amazing artworks together. DJ Snake will actively participate in Pixel-Infinity to interact and co-create NFT arts with fans. Fans will be able to co-create NFT arts with DJ Snake. Once the NFT art is auctioned successfully, fans and DJ Snake will be able to share the auction proceeds. In addition to NFT, fans may have the chance to receive a limited edition airdrop from the celebrity.Social-Fi, also known as Social+DeFi, is closely linked to the concept of Co-Create. It is an infrastructure platform based on Web3. The "social features" on our platform provides fans and celebrities a diversified interactive opportunity. Fans can interact with each other and play games together. On top of that, it breaks down the barrier between celebrities and fans to interact with each other.Last week, Element.Black held Art Workshops for Impact with Hong Kong artist Jimmy Rice and Hong Kong painter and illustrator Vivian Ho to lead approximately 100 Hong Kong secondary school students to create artworks on the theme of environment with Pixel-Infinity, cultivating students' interest in technology and art, promoting the integration of NFT art into education and supporting environmental sustainability.Element.Black is honored to partner with world-renowned artists, providing diversified interactive Social-Fi platform for fans and celebrities, breaking the social barrier and allowing professional artists, celebrities and fans of different backgrounds to co-create NFT arts. Element.Black believes that Pixel-Infinity will not only enable diverse players, such as secondary school students, fans, artists, celebrities, etc. to interact and co-create but also show the way to all those talented individuals yet to make a breakthrough. About Element.Black (ELT)Element.Black is a metaverse infrastructure development company. Through Social-Fi and NFT products, Element.Black is dedicated to providing metaverse assets design materials and a metaverse infrastructure prototype marketplace. Leveraging an experienced founding team with deep passion for art, Element.Black has established partnerships with several internationally renowned artists, including Hollywood movie "E.T." poster artist John Alvin, animation artist Andrea Alvin, and German artist Mikail Akar. With the addition of the new element of NFT, their artworks better demonstrate the inclusive development of ELT NFT across regions, ages and sectors, and the investment and collection value of the artworks have been further enhanced. Recently, Element.Black held the Pixel-Infinity-based ELT NFT art exhibition in partnership with SHOUT Art Hub & Gallery.Co-creation NFT Social-Fi platform Pixel-Infinity creates NFTs through smart contracts and stores them on a decentralized AR platform. It leverages on the decentralized PATREON to create a shared content space for celebrities and fans and establishes interactions between celebrities and fans through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). With the decentralized AR storage, contents are stored securely and permanently.To learn more about Element.Black, please visit ELT's website at: https://www.element.black/For more information, please contact:AJA Capital Avy Yu / Janet Louie / Eudice LawTel: (852) 9665 2789 / (852) 9155 5615 / (852) 9326 1113Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / janet.louie@ajacapital.com.hk / eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND (REUTERS) - Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield as Aston Villa manager ended in a 1-0 defeat by Liverpool with a 67th minute Mohamed Salah penalty keeping the Merseysiders a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. There was little fanfare for Gerrard, the Liverpool-born former captain and Champions League winner, as he took his place in the technical area before the game and stuck with his approach of treating the game like any other. Even at the final whistle, when Liverpool fans finally broke into a chorus of his name, Gerrard, on the pitch shaking hands with players and officials, made no reciprocal gesture, saving his applause for Villa's visiting support. Asked about the reaction from the Liverpool fans to his return, Gerrard was ice cold. "For me the priority is the support from the Aston Villa fans," he said. It was a professional approach from Gerrard, one which showed respect for his new club and their supporters and he will have added to his growing reputation as a manager from the way he set his team up to frustrate Juergen Klopp's side. It was a conservative approach, with Ollie Watkins playing as a lone striker supported by veteran Ashley Young and a bank of three midfielders sat in front of the back four, but it succeeded in limiting Liverpool's space. Inevitably though, Liverpool dominated the first half with Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez doing well to keep out a back-post header from Andy Robertson and a close-range shot at the near post from Salah. After the break, Martinez produced a brilliant reflex stop to keep out a powerful header from Virgil van Dijk but Liverpool's pressure finally paid off when Salah went down in the box under challenge from Tyrone Mings. The Egyptian fired home an unstoppable spot-kick after protests from Villa. Gerrard felt that the decision was "soft" and was puzzled that referee Stuart Attwell did not go to the pitchside monitor to review the decision. The Villa manager threw on forward Danny Ings and the attack-minded Emiliano Buendia in a bid to find a late leveller and the way his side put pressure on the Liverpool defence in the latter stages left him wondering what might have been had he taken a more positive approach earlier. Villa claimed in vain for a late penalty when Ings went down as Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker challenged leaving Gerrard frustrated. "I thought Liverpool were better in terms of general play. Their style was better than ours, but we've done so well to contain them for large periods. Ultimately the game has been decided by a penalty. There were two penalty incidents in the game, Liverpool got theirs," he said. More on this topic Related Story Football: Premier League top three need penalties to scrape wins Related Story Football: Ronaldo penalty gives Man United 1-0 win at Norwich Klopp conceded his team had lost their way after taking the lead. "For 75 minutes we were outstanding. Clearly the better side and played in all the areas we needed to play. We created moments," said the German. "But we go 1-0 up and... Argh. Then the game opens up, let me say it like this... We lost the rhythm. That's a problem in football so you have to hold it from the beginning." Liverpool are on 37 points with leaders City, who beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 earlier on Saturday, on 38 points and third-placed Chelsea on 36 points. More on this topic Related Story Football: Arsenal cruise to 3-0 win over Southampton Related Story Football: Sterling penalty for 100th league goal gives leaders Man City win over 10-man Wolves
ZURICH (REUTERS) - Hungary fans will be barred from attending their team's final World Cup qualifier away to Poland following clashes with police during last month's group game against England at Wembley Stadium, world soccer's governing body (Fifa) said on Monday (Nov 1). Britain's Metropolitan Police said the violence broke out after the alleged racial abuse of a steward in the Group I qualifier on Oct 12 that ended in a 1-1 draw. Fifa on Monday listed the "lighting of fireworks and lack of order in the stadium - improper conduct by spectators" as the reasons for banning Hungary fans for the Warsaw game on Nov 15. They also fined the Hungarian Football Federation 75,000 Swiss francs ($82,309.04). In September, Fifa had asked Hungary to play two games behind closed doors following the racism faced by England players in their clash in Budapest. Hungary are fourth in Group I with 11 points from eight games, nine points adrift of leaders England and six behind Poland. More on this topic Related Story Football: England ordered to play two games without fans over Wembley chaos Related Story Football: Fifa condemns 'abhorrent' violence at Wembley
MILAN (REUTERS) - Gianluigi Donnarumma's hopes of receiving a warm welcome from AC Milan fans on his return to the San Siro stadium were dashed on Wednesday (Oct 6) as the club's former goalkeeper was booed during Italy's Nations League semi-final against Spain. Donnarumma left the Rossoneri to join French club Paris St Germain in July after six seasons in Milan and some supporters have not forgiven the 22-year-old for his departure. The goalkeeper helped his former side finish second in Serie A last season to secure Champions League qualification for the first time since 2013-14 and also played a decisive role in Italy's Euro 2020 success in July, where he was named Player of the Tournament. "I'm excited, I hope there is nothing (negative from fans). I will always be a Milan fan," Donnarumma told a news conference on Monday. There was no happy homecoming, however. Some Milan supporters unfurled a banner with the words "Donnarumma you are not going to be welcomed anymore in Milan" just outside the hotel where the Italian team was staying, Italian media reported. The goalkeeper's name was booed when the stadium announcer named Italy's lineup and Donnarumma was targeted every time he touched the ball in Wednesday's semi-final, which Spain won 2-1 to halt Italy's world record winning streak. Asked whether such treatment had affected Italy's performance, coach Roberto Mancini showed some frustration. "We were sorry because it was Italy's game and... I think that Italy should be put before anything," he said. More on this topic Related Story Football: Spain end Italy's unbeaten run to reach Nations League final
LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Bounty Sports, the first North American provider of paid fantasy pick'em, has entered into a partnership with SCCG Management to bring their platform, previously only available to Canadians, into the United States. Bounty has committed significant investment to expanding their peer-to-peer platform as a fan engagement tool to average sports fans, supported by SCCG Management and its network of key partnerships.Bounty Sports hosts contests where fans compete against other fans in daily contests with the goal of picking winning teams. Users earn points for correct selections, where top ranking individuals win cash prizes. This user-friendly platform engages average fans who have grown tired of the costly and time-consuming traditional fantasy sports models. Bounty Sports provides a fun online community for users to connect with other sports fans, without significant cost and time commitments.Jess Hodgson, CEO of Bounty Sports said, "Whether it's online or at the office, you see the same few people winning traditional fantasy sports pools. Pros are making a lot of money off average fans, who spend countless hours building rosters only to lose interest. We knew that there was still a desire in the market for fans to engage with each other but had to build a tool to keep the stakes low and the fun high. Bounty has done exactly that. The results and feedback we've received so far has been incredible."The Bounty Sports team believes traditional fantasy sports models are geared towards experts and pros who dedicate a significant amount of time to learning the complex scoring systems and staying updated on regular roster changes across leagues in which they play. Bounty endeavors to create an entirely new way for fans to interact with and participate in fantasy sports, dubbed "Fantasy Pick'Em". This brings together traditional pick'em style pools with the social element of fantasy.Mark Broxterman, Cofounder at Bounty Sports, said, "Most fans have come to accept that playing fantasy sports is a negative sum game. Most online platforms are dominated by a very small minority of players who use complex models and algorithms. It's no longer a fun game, it's a business for experts and pros."Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, said, "In order to support the largest number of fans participation in US sports, we need to be able to reach out to whenever and however they are ready to engage. Fantasy sports is a huge piece of the sports fan market, and just as traditional fantasy sports bridges and supports the traditional sports betting industry, the Bounty Sports DFS platform bridges and supports the casual sports fans. We are committed to growing the size of the tent for the U.S. sports fan."About Bounty SportsBounty Sports is a Daily Fantasy Sports company designed to level the playing field for casual sports fans by offering simple and user-friendly peer to peer sports entertainment contests. Headquartered in London, Ontario, and launched in 2020 by Jess Hodgson and Mark Broxterman, Bounty Sports is currently operational in two countries (Canada and USA), available in the following States, Provinces, and Territories: California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Maryland, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Kentucky. Oregon. Oklahoma. Utah. Kansas. New Mexico. Nebraska. West Virginia. Rhode Island. South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, District of Columbia, Wyoming, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Bounty Sports is an official partner with DFO, Nation Network, and SCCG Management.About SCCG ManagementSCCG Management is a consultancy that specializes in sports betting, iGaming, sports marketing, affiliate marketing, technology, intellectual property protection, product commercialization, esports, capital formation, M&A, joint ventures, casino management, and governmental and legal affairs for the casino and iGaming industry.Web: https://sccgmanagement.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sccg-managementContact: Stephen A. Crystal SCCG Management+1 702-427-9354 Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
LONDON (REUTERS) - The Premier League season got off to a pulsating start on Friday (Aug 13) as Brentford marked their first game in the top flight for 74 years and their first in front of fans at their new stadium with an emotional 2-0 victory over a ragged Arsenal. Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard scored midway through each half to spark wild celebrations by the home fans who have waited so long to take their place in their new 17,500-capacity home and even longer to watch top-flight football. The win was well deserved as Brentford, revelling in their chance to take on the big boys, took the game to an Arsenal team who looked disjointed and toothless in the absence of “unwell” strike duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. In a satisfying symmetry, the teams’ last meeting was a 1-0 win for Arsenal at the old Griffin Park in May 1947, Brentford’s last game in the old first division as they were relegated – never expecting it would take them 74 years to get back. It has been a tough road too, with a record nine playoff failures before they finally triumphed last season. Given the honour of starting the new season, the sense of excitement was palpable all around the ground as fans remembered how to meet and greet. They were rewarded with a great performance as Canos carved his name into the west London club’s Hall of Fame when he cut inside Calum Chambers and drilled a low shot inside the near post of Bernd Leno after 22 minutes to spark an explosion of joy. Arsenal, with a new-look team struggling to gel, offered little and Brentford lifted the tempo in the second half as shots by Canos and Bryan Mbeumo were well saved by Leno. However, the goalkeeper found himself crowded out during a long throw-in in the 73rd-minute, and with the Arsenal defenders hesitating, Norgaard leapt high to nod in the bouncing ball. Arsenal threw on Bukayo Saka, a month after his decisive penalty shoot-out miss for England in the Euro 2020 final, and, in an uplifting contrast to the racial abuse he received after that match, the 19-year-old was given a standing ovation by the Brentford fans. There was a bigger cheer though when home keeper David Raya made an excellent low save to deny Nicolas Pepe in the closing minutes, the final nail in Arsenal’s coffin. After a lap of honour by players and manager Thomas Frank worthy of a cup final win, the red and white bedecked fans filed off into the night singing “we are top of the league” and though they are unlikely to stay there for long, nobody can begrudge them their moment in the sun. More on this topic Related Story Football: Brentford promoted to Premier League after Swansea City playoff victory Related Story Football: Arsenal sign England defender Ben White from Brighton on long-term deal
SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND (REUTERS) - Formula One's Ross Brawn hailed a new sprint race as a "sensational" success after its British Grand Prix debut on Saturday (July 17). The experimental format, with qualifying on Friday for a 17-lap sprint on Saturday to decide the grid for Sunday's race, is aimed at providing more thrills for fans with three days of competitive action. It is being trialled at three races this year, with Silverstone the first, and could be rolled out to more next season depending on the reaction from fans. "We're already getting massive feedback, positive feedback, from the fans on social media," said the managing director for motorsport. "They love it. But there will be fans who make some comments and what they didn't understand or appreciate, we'll take that into account as well." Brawn, a former Honda team boss who won championships with his own team in 2009 before it was sold to Mercedes, was a main architect of the change and said he was "very pleased" with how it turned out. "That first lap or so was completely nail-biting, and sensational, and then we had the little duels in the rest of the race," he said. "Alonso's performance today was sensational, got my vote for the highlight of the race. I'd buy a ticket for that any day, so we're very pleased." Spaniard Alonso, a double world champion, made a great start in his Alpine to rocket from 11th on the grid to fifth within a few corners. More on this topic Related Story Motor racing: Verstappen wins Silverstone Sprint for British GP pole Related Story Motor racing: Hamilton qualifies fastest for F1's new Saturday sprint Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said the race, won by Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen, had been a bit dull towards the end but the format had merit and deserved its place in the sport. "I'm not a fan of live experimenting but this one is not hugely controversial," he said. "I'm totally against reverse grids, it's just fake, but here everybody started from the right positions. "Fundamentally, I think if we do five races like this, I'm pro," added the Austrian. More on this topic Related Story Formula One: Upgrades will help but Red Bull still ahead, says Hamilton Related Story In The Driver's Seat: Mercedes not waving the white flag
LONDON (AFP) - Hundreds of ticketless fans tried to storm the Wembley gates in a bid to gain entry to England's Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday (July 11). Footage posted on social media showed supporters battling to get past lines of stewards and police as the atmosphere turned ugly in the hours before kick-off. While some fans shown in the videos appeared to get past the fences and towards the venue, Wembley officials insisted there had been no breach of stadium security. A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium said: "We are dealing with an incident that occurred at the outer security perimeter area of the stadium, with support from police. "Safety measures were quickly activated in the relevant areas and there were no security breaches of people without tickets getting inside the stadium." The Metropolitan Police tweeted: "We supported the security teams at Wembley Stadium a short time ago with this incident. "Wembley security officials have confirmed there was no security breaches of people without tickets getting inside the stadium." The mood outside Wembley was growing febrile well before the 1900 GMT kick-off as thousands of fans gathered on Olympic Way. Some drunken fans were throwing beer cans and bottles as well as traffic cones, with red flares and fireworks set off. Social distancing was ignored as maskless supporters congregated in large groups on the concrete approach to the stadium. England has been gripped by Euro fever since Gareth Southgate's side booked the country's first major final appearance for 55 years. The Three Lions are aiming to win a first trophy since the 1966 World Cup. With coronavirus restrictions still in place, the final capacity at Wembley has been limited to 67,500, with around 7,500 seats reserved for Italy fans. Police can’t stop the England 🏴 fans without tickets storming the ticket entrances at Wembley - not enough riot police to deal with the weight amount of the crowd - kicking off !!! pic.twitter.com/ZM7KpbMmQJ— Paul Brown 🇬🇧 Browns fan🏈 London News 🎥Vlogger (@PaulBrown_UK) July 11, 2021 More on this topic Related Story Football: Is Covid coming home? England at risk from Euro 2020 euphoria Related Story Football: Mystic meerkats predict England will win Euro 2020 final
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Two fans have been banned indefinitely from NBA arenas for separate incidents during Wednesday's playoff games after inappropriate behaviour towards Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young and Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook. The New York Knicks said on Thursday (May 27) that a fan who had spit on Young in the fourth quarter has been banned from Madison Square Garden indefinitely. "This was completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our venue. We have turned the information over to the appropriate authorities," the Knicks said in a statement, while apologising to Young and the Hawks. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers revoked a fan's season ticket with immediate effect and banned him from all events at the Wells Fargo Centre indefinitely after he poured popcorn on Westbrook. The Wizards guard was limping to the locker room with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and was showered with popcorn by a fan seated above the tunnel. The incident occurred with 10 minutes left in the game and a furious Westbrook had to be held back by staff and security guards. "We apologise to Russell Westbrook and the Washington Wizards for being subjected to this type of unacceptable and disrespectful behaviour. There is no place for it in our sport or arena," the 76ers said. Westbrook called for more protection for the players, saying there were numerous instances where fans in the stands felt they were "untouchable". "I wouldn't come up to me on the street and throw popcorn on my head because you know what happens," Westbrook said. "Obviously, I have learned to look the other way. But to a certain extent, you can't just keep looking the other way. There has to be some penalties or something to put in place where fans just can't come to the games and do and say as they please." The NBA urged fans to show respect for players and officials and said it will vigorously enforce an enhanced code of conduct to ensure a "safe and respectful environment for all involved".
LONDON (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur's European hopes were dealt a huge blow as their final Premier League home game of the season ended in a dispiriting 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday (May 19). Striker Harry Kane's uncertain future at the club has left Tottenham fans wearing a frown in the past week but the 10,000 fans back inside Tottenham's stadium were buoyed when Steven Bergwijn gave them an eighth-minute lead with a powerful finish. Just like Tottenham's season, however, optimism quickly faded after Sergio Reguilon's horrible sliced own goal after 20 minutes gifted Villa an equaliser out of the blue. Another Reguilon mistake allowed Ollie Watkins to fire Villa ahead and Tottenham's confidence drained away with the visitors squandering opportunities to increase their lead. After months without being allowed into the stadium, Tottenham fans chanted against club chairman Daniel Levy and booed their team off at halftime. Kane, in what could be his final home game for the club, was a subdued figure although he did force Emiliano Martinez into a second-half save while Gareth Bale came off the bench to try to liven up Tottenham's attack. Villa were worthy winners, though, and wasted several good chances while substitute Carney Chukwuemeka hit the base of the post in stoppage time. Tottenham, who face a tough final game away at Leicester City on Sunday, are on 59 points in sixth place, the same as West Ham United who will move above them later on Wednesday if they avoid defeat at West Bromwich Albion. More on this topic Related Story Football: Harry Kane wants to leave Spurs, say reports Related Story Football: Spurs' top-four Premier League bid hit by loss at Leeds
LONDON (AFP) - Edinson Cavani welcomed Manchester United fans back to Old Trafford with a stunning strike, but relegated Fulham recovered to rescue a 1-1 draw, while Chelsea and Leicester prepared for their top four showdown later on Tuesday (May 18). Supporters have been allowed to return to Premier League matches this week for the first time since December. A limited number of fans had attended the League Cup final and the FA Cup final in April and May respectively, as well as one of the FA Cup semi-finals. All of those matches were staged at Wembley, but the Premier League had delayed the last two rounds of fixtures to take advantage of the UK's easing of coronavirus restrictions. A limited crowd of 10,000 United fans were present at Old Trafford, while 8,000 Southampton supporters were allowed into St Mary's for their 2-0 defeat against Leeds. It was the first time supporters have been allowed inside Old Trafford for a match since March 8, 2020, although several hundred broke into the stadium earlier this month in protest at United's owners the Glazer family and their role in the failed European Super League plan. That ugly invasion and clashes with police outside prompted the postponement of United's match against Liverpool later the same day, while there were more protests before the rearranged game on Thursday. The return of fans to Old Trafford was surprisingly peaceful despite fears of more disruption, although many wore green and yellow scarves in the colours of United's predecessors Newton Heath, which became a symbol of protests against the Glazers when they bought the club in 2005. Some held up signs reading "Glazers Out" and chanted against the Americans, but the discontent was drowned out by songs of praise for Cavani in the 15th minute. Bruno Fernandes flicked David De Gea's long ball into Cavani's path and the Uruguay striker, spotting Alphonse Areola off his line, lofted a gorgeous 40-yard chip over the Fulham keeper. Cavani had to wait for VAR to confirm he was onside before he could take the applause for his first goal in front of United fans at Old Trafford. Unfortunately for Cavani, Fernandes had already been given United's goal of the season award for his strike against Everton. De Gea was back in goal in place of Dean Henderson in what could be the Spaniard's farewell appearance at Old Trafford amid reports he could leave in the close-season. But De Gea was beaten in the 76th minute when Joe Bryan headed the equaliser from Bobby Decordova-Reid's cross. Second placed United, now without a win in three games, suffered another blow ahead of the Europa League final against Villarreal on May 26 when Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay limped off injured. United captain Harry Maguire is already racing to be fit for the final after suffering an ankle problem. At St Mary's, Patrick Bamford ruined the return of fans as the Leeds striker slotted home in the 73rd minute. Tyler Roberts bagged Leeds' second goal in the 90th minute to clinch the points for Marcelo Bielsa's side. Later on Tuesday, Chelsea face a do or die clash with Leicester in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top four berth. Thomas Tuchel's fourth placed side are two points behind third placed Leicester, with both teams having two games left. Leicester have already inflicted a painful blow on Chelsea after beating them 1-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Fifth placed Liverpool are only one point behind Chelsea and also have two games left, including Wednesday's trip to Burnley. If Chelsea miss out on a top four place they could still qualify for the Champions League by winning the final of this season's competition against Manchester City in Porto on May 29. Champions City travel to Brighton in Tuesday's other game.
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) - Manchester United erected steel barriers and beefed up security at their Old Trafford ground ahead of Tuesday's (May 11) Premier League match against Leicester City in an attempt to avoid further violent protests against their American owners. United's game against Liverpool last week was postponed after fans, calling for the removal of the club's owners, the Glazer family, clashed with police and broke into the stadium, entering the field of play. There was no sign of fans or protesters around the stadium before Tuesday's game but there was a heavy police and security presence around the venue. Social media posts suggested protesters were instead looking to Thursday's rescheduled game with Liverpool for a further demonstration of their opposition to the Glazers. Steel barriers were erected around the main entrance to the ground and there were increased numbers of private security staff and local police. The Glazers have faced fan opposition since they took over the club in a heavily leveraged deal in 2005, but the protests were reignited last month due to the club's involvement in the attempt to create a breakaway European Super League. In response to the protests and open letters from fans, United owner and co-chairman Joel Glazer wrote to supporters last week to say he is willing to discuss increasing fan shareholding in the club as part of a wider consultation with them. "We want to work together to come up with an ambitious package of measures which will transform our relationship with fans and strengthen the club for the long-term," he wrote. "In this spirit, we will reach out to members of the forum to schedule a meeting in which I shall participate as soon as possible after the final game of the season," he added. Tuesday's game with Leicester is part of a crammed schedule for United, who beat Aston Villa on Sunday. With an eye on the clash with their local rivals Liverpool in 48 hours, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named a second-string side to face the Foxes.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Manchester United’s postponed home Premier League match against Liverpool has been rearranged for May 13, the league said on Wednesday (May 5). The match was called off on Sunday after United fans protesting against the club’s American owners, the Glazer family, stormed into the stadium which was closed to spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions. The rescheduling of the game means United must play two games in the space of two days as their home game against Leicester City has been moved forward a day to May 11. United’s penultimate league game at home to Fulham has been scheduled for May 18, allowing the club to host a limited number of fans in line with the government’s plan to ease lockdown restrictions in England. Liverpool’s trip to West Bromwich Albion will take place on May 16 as planned. More on this topic Related Story Football: Man United-Liverpool match postponed after fans storm pitch over Glazer family's ownership Related Story Football: Solskjaer pleads with United fans for 'civilised' protests after Old Trafford mayhem
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) - Manchester United will punish fans who committed criminal acts during the protests on Sunday which led to the Premier League game against Liverpool being postponed, the club said on Monday (May 3). United fans protesting against the club's American owners, the Glazer family, stormed into the stadium which was closed to fans due to Covid-19 restrictions. "The majority of our fans have and will condemn criminal damage, along with any violence towards club staff, police or other fans, and these now become a police matter," United said in a statement. "The club has no desire to see peaceful protestors punished, but will work with the police to identify those involved in criminal activity, and will also issue its own sanctions to any season ticket holder or member identified, per the published sanctions policy," the statement added. A flare was thrown at the broadcasters podium as fans ran on to the field and protesters clashed with police outside the ground. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said six officers were injured during the demonstrations, with one suffering a fractured eye socket, and another sustained a wound to his face, following bottles and cans being thrown from the crowd. A third officer was dragged and kicked. GMP said a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the protests and added that it was "reviewing all obtainable evidence" to identify the organisers of the demonstration and those responsible for assaulting officers. "The behaviour shown at this protest was absolutely atrocious," GMP Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey said in a statement. "Officers were just trying to do their job and facilitate a peaceful protest." Strong feeling The Premier League said it recognised the strength of feeling among fans. "We are committed to maintaining close dialogue with supporters and their representatives, as we work with The FA and government to identify solutions, but ask that all protests are peaceful," the Premier League said in a statement. "The actions of a few clubs cannot be allowed to create such division and disruption. We are determined to establish the truth of what happened and hold those clubs accountable for their decisions and actions." The fan protests against the Glazers, which have taken place since they bought the club in 2005, have been reignited since United's involvement in the attempt to create a breakaway European Super League. Manchester United fans protest against the club's owners outside Old Trafford, on May 2, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS A young supporter holds up a placard during protest against Manchester United's owners, outside Old Trafford stadium, on May 2, 2021. PHOTO: AFP Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who publicly opposed the Super League plans, said he understood the motives behind the protests. "I don't think it's a good idea to have disruptive behaviour, demonstrations of that kind, but on the other hand I do understand people's strength of feeling," Johnson told reporters. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also expressed support for the aims of the protesters. "I fully understand the long-standing concerns of Manchester United supporters about both the ownership and financing of their club and the wider running of football," he said. "It is important to make clear that the majority of supporters made their protest peacefully... however, there is no excuse for the actions of a minority who injured police officers and endangered the safety of others." No decision has yet been made on the rescheduling of the match or about any sanctions. "Information on the rescheduling of the game and any possible implication on other fixtures will be announced after discussion and agreement with the Premier League," United said. More on this topic Related Story Football: United fan violence condemned by British government and Manchester mayor Related Story Football: Who are the Glazers and why do Manchester United fans dislike their club's owners?