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Research: Fantasy Football players turning to AI

As the Premier League returns, Virgin Media O2 has released research which reveals that two thirds (66 per cent) of Fantasy Football players will be turning to AI to gain an advantage this season. Younger fantasy football managers are set to embrace AI the most, with 79 per cent of those aged 25 to 34 […]

August 15, 2025

The Rest Is Football launches The Players Lounge

The Rest Is Football has launched The Players Lounge – a brand new, free-to-join fan club and prize league for Fantasy Premier League enthusiasts. Announced on the podcast by Gary Lineker, The Players Lounge is the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football – giving fans the chance to take on Lineker, Alan Shearer […]

August 4, 2025

Exploring the best football TV shows from the UK

If football is your passion and your TV remote is your trusted companion, you’re in for a treat. The UK, known for its fervent love affair with the beautiful game, boasts a lineup of football TV shows that are nothing short of sensational. From riveting analysis of match tactics to hilarious banter and insightful documentaries, […]

November 26, 2023

Record sign-ups for ESPN Fantasy Football

Heading into kickoff of the NFL 2023 season, ESPN Fantasy Football, has already set a new all-time record with 11.6 million players and more signing up through Week 1 and beyond. Fans playing ESPN Fantasy Football have created more than 6 million teams this year, which also establishes a new mark. At one point in this week, […]

September 8, 2023

Digital Virgo, LaLiga launch LaLiga Xtra app

LaLiga and Digital Virgo have signed a partnership agreement to introduce LaLiga Xtra,, which reach users on a global level offering a unique way of consuming content, through licensees in 18 countries. The agreement configurates the next phase of LaLiga Xtra, based on a licensing model, which will allow LaLiga to be focused on the content […]

May 30, 2023

Full line-up announced for Sky’s Fantasy Football League

As the 2022 summer transfer window closes, Sky has confirmed the all-new line up joining hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James on the Fantasy Football League sofa each week. Across the 16-episode series, comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah will be joining Matt and Elis, overseeing the celebrity league and sharing weekly comedy highlights from […]

September 2, 2022

Sky resurrects Fantasy Football League

Sky is bringing back Fantasy Football League, the iconic football show blending football fanaticism with celebrity chat. Originally fronted by the show’s creators, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner, the duo will be passing the ball to new hosts, Matt Lucas and Elias James. Fantasy Football League will return to TV screens this autumn for a […]

May 17, 2022By Nik Roseveare