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Online casinos and popular sports like football go hand in hand. Online casinos that operate a sportsbook make a profit out of football matches and football players get sponsorship money from the casinos. So to increase their revenue from online sports betting, online casinos look for more unique ways to promote their services. The best way to do it is by sponsoring football players and their teams.

By sponsoring a football player and his team, online casinos are able to promote their brand by advertising it on the team’s jersey, equipment, and many other places. Today we will discuss how a football player and an online casino make a profit out of each other.

We will also look at the negative aspects of this relationship. So stick till the end to know which football player is sponsored by an online casino. Casinos have become widely popular worldwide due to their vast selection of Casino Games and attractive bonuses like the ones you can find if you click here.

Team Ajax And Its Players Are Sponsored By Unibet

The famous Dutch professional football club, AFC Ajax, based in Amsterdam, had recently auctioned the club’s rights to the sponsorship of its players. Unibet won the auction and became the club’s sponsor. This is a very recent development. Thus, the details are not precise, but the sponsorship is certainly a multi-year deal equally beneficial for both parties.

With this deal, AFC Ajax players such as Jurrien Timber, Edson Álvarez, Steven Bergwijn, and others will also be sponsored by Unibet. In addition, they will now advertise the online casino in every match they play for years to come. This move will benefit Unibet, which also runs one of the world’s biggest online sportsbooks.

Unibet offers its services to all the legal gambling countries in the world. Recently they have also acquired a gaming licence for offering their services in the Netherlands. So experts believe that this deal with Ajax will work in their favour.

Football Players and Teams Call For Complete Ban On Online Casino Sponsorship

As you already know, gambling is addictive and is not something children are meant to interact with. However, when an online casino sponsors a football player or a team, the casino takes all the advertisement rights.

This results in exposure of online casinos to children who watch football matches. This is a severe issue which is why recently, in July 2022, 20 football clubs around the world like Bolton Wanderers, Forest Green, Tranmere Rovers, and more have issued a jointly signed letter requesting a complete ban on online casinos from sponsoring football players and clubs.

The letter stresses the fact that many football clubs and players are becoming overdependent on online casino revenues. Due to this, football clubs are not able to get out of the shackles of online casinos. This joint letter has shown a very threatening claw to the online casinos and sportsbooks.

Moreover, experts believe laws will soon prevent casinos from bidding in sponsorship auctions. Moreover, all the recent sponsorship deals will also be made invalid. Therefore, to stop this from happening, online casinos like Unibet are already on the move and have started taking preventive measures, which we will discuss in the next section.

What’s Unibet Doing Different

After such a statement from 20 different well-known football clubs, online casinos like Unibet, who have spent a lot on sponsoring football players, have to do something different to change the mindset of viewers and authorities.

To do that, Unibet, right after the announcement of the sponsorship of the Ajax players, announced that they would work together on several social projects to make people vigilant about the harm of gambling addiction.

Their announcement also mentioned that they would invest in the field of mental wellness and launch programs that will aim to promote responsible gambling features. These good deeds will help minimise online casino’s risk on a football field. However, it is time that will tell the end of this story.

Final Thoughts

Online casinos sponsoring football players are indeed doing more harm than good, but initiatives taken by casinos like Unibet are excellent and towards the greater good. If the sponsorship rights remain with the casino, Ajax players who sponsor are sure to continue to benefit from the money poured in by Unibet if the sponsorships remain.

All the money invested by Unibet is sourced from their sportsbook profits. So truly, it’s the fans who are supporting their favourite football player.

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Wolves will reportedly look to sign a new striker following the recent loan departure of Fabio Silva.

What’s the news?

This is according to The Athletic’s Wolves reporter Steve Madeley, who was asked by a Twitter user named Ciaran whether or not the club would look to sign a replacement for the 20-year-old, who recently joined Anderlecht on loan, in the coming weeks.

In response, Madeley had this to say on the matter: “Only that I’m sure there will be one, Ciaran, so no worries about that. But who or when is less certain.”

Wolves fans will be buzzing

So far in this summer’s transfer window, the Old Gold have brought in just one new face in the shape of Nathan Collins from Burnley and seen numerous players leaving the club, either on loan or permanently.

Bearing in mind how Wolves only managed 38 goals throughout their previous Premier League campaign and took fewer shots at goal (403) than the likes of Burnley (406), Everton (431) and Brentford (441), signing a new striker would surely be a smart move for the club.

Also, with 60 players in the top flight having more shots on target in the league last season than Raul Jimenez (15), bringing in a new centre-forward who can not only replace Silva but rival the Mexican for his place in the team could be very beneficial for Bruno Lage’s side.

As for Silva, having only scored four goals in 62 senior appearances for the Midlands club, finding a player who can have more of an attacking impact on the team than the 20-year-old shouldn’t be too hard.

Now that Madeley has revealed his certainty over the arrival of a new attacking player coming to Molineux this summer as a replacement for Silva, this should definitely have lots of Wolves fans buzzing.

If the Old Gold can find a suitable striker to come in and add an extra bite to Wolves’ attack, this would surely help the team improve on what ended up being a rather uninspiring 2021/22 campaign.

Looking beyond that, if Silva can have a successful season in Belgium and come back with more of a goalscoring presence, this would also be a massive boost for the club.

AND in other news: Bruno Lage in pole position for “top” £34m target, it would be a massive coup for Wolves

Newcastle United have a track record when it comes to signing players from fellow English clubs during previous summer and winter transfer windows.

One player that made a move to St. James Park from a side that Newcastle will be facing off against in their upcoming Premier League campaign is Callum Wilson.

Back in the 2020 summer transfer window, the Magpies struck a deal with AFC Bournemouth worth £20m for Callum Wilson.

Since then, the Englishman has gone on to score 20 goals in 46 appearances for the Tyneside club, highlighting how useful he can be in front of goal.

With there still being some time left before the current transfer window closes, this period could give the Toon the chance to bring in what could be their next version of the former Bournemouth star.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the Magpies have set their eyes on securing a transfer deal for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Having made 190 senior appearances for the Toffees, the centre-forward has found the net 58 times in addition to providing 18 assists as well.

With 86 Premier League appearances across his previous three campaigns, the Englishman has found the net 34 times, highlighting the goalscoring credentials he has in the top division.

This backs up why he was praised for his “fabulous” goalscoring efforts by Graeme Souness back in November 2020 as well as being described as a “cold” finisher by former Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti.

To compare his previous league campaign with Wilson’s, the pair racked up an almost identical rate for shots on target per 90 minutes, highlighting the attacking similarities between the two and why Calvert-Lewin would be a suitable next version of the current Toon striker.

Despite having a rather hefty reported price tag of £60m, this would be an investment worth making for PIF as not only does the Everton striker have the experience to immediately hit the ground running at Newcastle, but he also has the time ahead of him to a long-term fixture in the squad.

Moving forward, with the Merseyside club having already cashed in on Richarlison this summer, if they could be tempted with a big-money offer for Calvert-Lewin, Newcastle should definitely put themselves at the front of the queue to land him.

AND in other news: Howe can land huge Almiron upgrade with Newcastle bid for “fearless” £18m-rated target

An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their interest in Scott McTominay in the summer transfer window… 

What’s the talk?

According to The Times, via The Express, the Magpies have made an enquiry about a potential deal for the midfielder ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

The report claims that they are one of two teams keen on snapping the Scotland international up, as Dan Ashworth looks to improve Eddie Howe’s squad after bringing in Matt Targett, Nick Pope, and Sven Botman.

It is, however, stated that new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag would like to keep the Old Trafford academy product at the club next term.

Imagine him & Bruno Guimaraes

If Newcastle can convince the Dutch boss to change his mind and manage to bring McTominay to St. James’ Park, Howe can form a strong midfield partnership with the Scot and Guimaraes.

The Brazilian gem has already shown that he has the quality to excel at Premier League level after catching the eye last term. He averaged a sublime SofaScore rating of 7.25 as he scored five goals and provided one assist in 11 starts for the club.

Whilst the former Lyon man can provide a big attacking threat and guile from the middle of the park, the Manchester United midfielder offers a defensive presence and is also proven in the top-flight.

Former Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer previously hailed McTominay and his midfield partner Fred, saying:

“Those two are brilliant. They’re absolutely top. You just see Fred running forward today, scoring a goal. Scott is probably one of the best we have got at arriving in the box at the right time.

“He is a beast of a man physically; he has only played 20 minutes in pre-season – as a centre-back – because he has been nursing an injury.

“Today, for me, you can see he is a man. So all the criticism on them two, I am completely against because I love them.”

The £73k-per-week machine made 3.3 tackles and interceptions and 2.0 clearances per game in the Premier League last term, showing that he makes a high volume of defensive actions and can screen the back four by sitting in a holding midfield role.

This would then free up Guimaraes to get forward on a regular basis as he would have a reliable, strong, number six behind him – making them a pairing with the potential to thrive on Tyneside next season.

AND in other news, Ashworth eyeing NUFC swoop for “dangerous” £30m dynamo, just imagine him & Wilson…

Reliable journalist Alasdair Gold has now shared the latest news on Christian Eriksen amid talks of a potential return to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Lowdown: Eriksen’s return to England

The Denmark international made his return to England with Brentford at the beginning of the year, signing a short-term contract until the end of the 2021/22 season.

After making ten starts and playing the full 90 minutes in each of those (via Transfermarkt), the 30-year-old established himself as Brentford’s best player, topping the squad’s overall match average with a stunning 7.54 rating (via SofaScore).

With his contract soon coming to an end, Eriksen can now weigh up a multitude of offers ahead of next season, one of which has reportedly come from Spurs.

The Latest: Gold’s news on Eriksen

During a football.london Q&A, Gold has now shared what he’s hearing on the Eriksen front, revealing he’s been ‘told’ of the player’s preference to stay in London.

The journalist claimed: “The decision is now down to the Dane. He’s got multiple offers to mull over and he’s already said that he’s not going to rush his decision as it has to be the right one for him and his family. I was told towards the end of the season that he was keen to remain in London and that would certainly appear to favour Spurs and perhaps Brentford. He still has a big affection for Tottenham even if I understand he didn’t leave the club on the best of terms with the hierarchy two and a half years ago.

“Then there’s the Conte factor with the Italian knowing him well and starting him on a regular basis in the second half of Inter’s title-winning season. If Eriksen trusts that he can handle Conte’s physical demands then it’s a move – and a free one – that makes sense for Spurs as it allows the head coach to switch to a 3-5-2 whenever he wants. This is not the Eriksen that left the club either. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then.

“There is also the Manchester United interest of course and it will be interesting to see whether the chance to play back on the biggest stage with Spurs in the Champions League lures him back or whether he wants another new challenge.”

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The Verdict: Next up after Bissouma?

With Tottenham having qualified for the Champions League, Antonio Conte will be looking to bolster his squad’s depth as they prepare for four competitions next season. To that effect, Yves Bissouma looks set to join, having completed his medical over the past 36 hours ahead of a reported £30m move.

While the combative Bissouma will buff up the ranks in front of defence, Eriksen could provide the Italian with a more creative high-quality midfield option, with plenty of experience in the Premier League and in Europe.

In 304 previous appearances for Spurs alone, the Dane made a staggering 159 goal contributions, a sure sign of his ability to make an impact in the final third. With those statistics in mind, it’s certainly no surprise journalists like Graeme Bailey have labelled him a ‘superstar’.

Also, having formed a relationship whilst the pair were both at Inter Milan, Conte will likely know how to utilise Eriksen to the best of his ability.

After the 30-year-old demonstrated last season that he still has the quality to perform in the English top flight, this would be an excellent piece of business for the Lilywhites if they can pull off a sensation return to N17 for the playmaker.

In other news: Alasdair Gold says that one man’s exit from Spurs is ‘a matter of when’

Tottenham Hotspur will look to revisit Antonio Conte’s former club for another signing this summer after edging closer to signing Ivan Perisic this week…

What’s the word?

According to Italian journalist Pasquale Guarro of Calciomercato, the north London outfit will push to sign Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni after the defender received a personal call from manager Antonio Conte.

“There is not only #Perisic in the aims of #Tottenham , the “Spurs” push for #Bastoni and in recent days the defender has received the call of #Conte,” he tweeted.

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The Italy international has been linked with a move frequently since the climax of the 2021/22 campaign, with The Athletic revealing that Conte is a big admirer, though the Serie A giants will not be pushed to sell him, given his talent and potential.

They could request a fee in the region of £50m.

Conte’s summer dream

Bastoni would be something of a dream signing for the 52-year-old at Hotspur Way as he looks to bolster his playing squad with a much-needed addition.

After arriving in N17 back in November, Conte quickly adapted Spurs’ system to a three-man defence but he did so without a solid left-sided central defender.

Full-back Ben Davies has been the man to play alongside Eric Dier and Atalanta loanee Cristian Romero and whilst he has done a very decent job, he’s not a natural middle man, whereas Conte’s former starlet is.

On Inter’s way to their first Scudetto in 2021/22, the 23-year-old started 33 matches and he has continued to impress under Simeone Inzaghi, managing 44 appearances across in all competitions.

As a player compared to both Leonardo Bonucci and Alessandro Nesta, it’s no surprise that his ball-playing ability is something that stands out amongst the rest of his qualities and it’s no wonder Conte is super keen to sign him for Tottenham.

According to The Athletic in April 2022, the Inter centre-back ranked inside the top five of all Serie A defenders for attempted passes per 90, whilst also ranking in the top 6% for intensity and top 14% for ball retention.

Bastoni, described as a “phenomenon” by Italian football expert Conor Clancy to Football FanCast recently, would be a superb arrival this off-season.

The £54m-rated colossus is evidently the manager’s no.1 defensive target, so sporting director Fabio Paratici and co must do all they can do seal his signature. It would be £50m well invested.

AND in other news, Fabrizio Romano drops major Conte update at Spurs…

League One play-off finalists Sunderland face a summer battle to keep their Scottish sensation known as the “Loch Ness Drogba”.

As reported previously, Rangers are said to be “keeping tabs” on Stewart, who has had the most prosperous season of his life in what is his first full season in England’s third division.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke, revealed the latest last week when speaking to GIVEMESPORT, saying: “It looks like he’s obviously on their wanted list, Ross Stewart. It’s been talked about now for quite a few weeks that Rangers are keeping tabs on him.

“If Rangers do come calling, it’s going to be hard for somebody like Ross Stewart – a Scottish player – to turn down their advances.”

On the chalkboard

Stewart, whose goal against Sheffield Wednesday in the play-offs set off a “jumbo jet” in the words of Luke Edwards, has been an integral part in the Black Cats’ journey to the League One play-off final this season and has asserted himself as the second-highest goalscorer in the league, having notched 25 goals in 48 appearances for Alex Neil’s side.

At 25-years-old, he has finally had his breakout season and it has benefited Sunderland no-end. To the point where his presence in the squad is truly felt and if he was to leave, amidst the reported interest from Rangers, it would represent somewhat of a summer disaster for the Tyneside outfit.

The Scot, who could cost any suitor around £5m, has been so integral to Sunderland’s season that if he had not featured, they would go from League One’s third-highest goalscorers with 81 goals scored (just one goal behind both Oxford and Wigan who are tied in first place) to the sixteenth highest scorers with 56 goals scored.

With that in mind, it’s hardly surprising that his efforts have been dubbed “unbelievable” by Kris Boyd.

Stewart has proven himself as an out-and-out goal machine this season, and if Sunderland are to achieve their ambition of Championship promotion this season, then the need for the forward to stay will elevate that bit more.

Though, as O’Rourke said, if Rangers do come calling, it would be difficult for a Scottish player to turn them down. As a result, the club’s current boss will surely be scared over his star man’s future.

In other news: Neil already heading for big summer disaster on SAFC’s “major star” talent 

Stats highlights from an outstanding run-chase in Galle

S Rajesh18-Aug-20193 – Sri Lanka openers who have scored a fourth-innings century in Tests. Dimuth Karunaratne joins a select group which includes only Kusal Mendis (102 in Port of Spain last year), and Sanath Jayasuriya, who achieved the feat twice, both against Australia, in Adelaide and in Kandy.ESPNcricinfo Ltd4 – Sri Lanka batsmen who have scored fourth-innings centuries in wins. The others in this group are Aravinda de Silva (against Zimbabwe in 1998), Mahela Jayawardene (against South Africa in 2006), and Kusal Perera, also against South Africa, earlier this year. The two wins against South Africa were both by one wicket.ESPNcricinfo Ltd4 – Instances of Sri Lanka scoring more than 268 in the fourth innings to win a Test. Their highest remains 391 (for six), against Zimbabwe in Colombo a couple of years ago. This is also the second-highest fourth-innings total in Galle, and the first time a team has successfully chased down a fourth-innings target of more than 100 here. The previous highest target chased successfully was 99, by Sri Lanka against Pakistan in 2014.