GO PRO GILLET
Jarred Gillet wore a head-mounted camera, dubbed ‘RefCam’, for the game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The headset recorded the match as it unfolded but it was not broadcast live. Instead, the footage was used for a one-off edition of the show Match Officials Mic’d Up. The show, which is broadcast on Sky Sports, delves into contentious refereeing decisions, with PGMOL chief Howard Webb making an appearance earlier this year.
JUST FOR KICKS
VfB Stuttgart’s brand ambassador, Cacau, crossed the pond for a historic NFL Draft moment. From Stuttgart’s MHP Arena, he announced the Atlanta Falcons’ pick of linebacker JD Bertrand at 143rd overall, bridging the gap between American football and international soccer in a unique sports collaboration.
FORGET FERARRI
Skoda has delivered a new fleet of vehicles to the Valencia CF men’s first team at the Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna. The new lineup includes electric vehicles like the Enyaq Coupé, marking a shift towards eco-friendly choices in sports. This reinforces their partnership with the club and highlights a growing trend of environmental awareness in professional football and the overall global sports scene.
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Emiliano Martínez has scored three own goals in his Premier League career, the most of any goalkeeper in the competition’s history.
FILL THOSE SHOES, KID
Manchester United fans have demanded that Wayne Rooney’s son Kai be “promoted to the first team immediately” after starring in an incredible TikTok video. The 14-year-old is following in his father’s footsteps by starring for the Red Devils, albeit their youth side. Kai has scored an amazing 56 goals during his first full season in United’s academy. And if he enjoys half the success his father did, Kai is set for a bright future in the game. A video on TikTok posted by @rhelitecoaching showed Kai being worked hard in a one-on-one training session.
IN A DISTANT STADIUM…..
The Force was strong at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 11th as the LA Galaxy, partnered with Modelo, hosted a thrilling Star Wars Night for their match against Real Salt Lake. Iconic music and sound effects transformed the stadium into a galaxy far, far away, while over 30 costumed characters from the Star Wars universe roamed the concourse, bringing the experience to life for fans of all ages.
AN ARCADE
Juventus have officially launched the Juventus Creator Lab, a special new space, along with collaborations and partnerships with globally recognized media partners, and two new original contents to mark an important moment for the organization. Juventus Creator Lab is the laboratory where Juventus digital products are born - a
