Recently, FIFA announced a significant milestone in the financial landscape of football: the distribution of $125 million owed to football clubs from player transfers. This landmark achievement reflects FIFA’s ongoing commitment to improving the transparency and efficiency of the global transfer system, which is often shrouded in complexity and lack of clarity. The FIFA Clearing
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The professional football landscape is currently experiencing an intense scrutiny that highlights alarming deficiencies in safety standards and labor practices. A comprehensive report by researchers at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) sheds light on these critical issues, raising questions about the global governing body of football, FIFA, and its policies. Commissioned by the global players’
As the January transfer window approaches, anticipation is building across Europe’s footballing landscape. Clubs are evaluating their squads, identifying gaps, and exploring potential signings to bolster their teams for the second half of the season. In this article, we delve into notable players attracting attention, their current situations, and the strategies clubs are employing to
Pep Guardiola’s recent agreement to extend his contract with Manchester City for an additional year marks a significant milestone in both his career and the club’s history. This decision, confirmed by sources close to the situation, ensures that the 53-year-old Catalan manager will remain at the helm for a remarkable tenth season. Having initially arrived
Rúben Amorim steps into the managerial role at Manchester United amid a whirlwind of expectations and challenges. Inheriting a squad languishing in 13th place in the Premier League, his foremost task is to galvanize the existing team rather than rely on new signings, given the club’s financial constraints. The 39-year-old’s appointment comes at a critical
Manchester City finds itself at a critical juncture as significant shifts loom within the organization. Following the departure of Omar Berrada to Manchester United and the announcement of Txiki Begiristain stepping down at the end of the current season, uncertainty hangs over the club. These two key figures have been instrumental in shaping City’s unprecedented
The evolution of football has transformed many aspects of the game, notably the significance of traditional shirt numbers. In the Premier League, a stark departure from the classic numbering system is evident, particularly among the top-tier clubs. The once familiar sight of players numbered from 1 to 11 has become an exception rather than the
The arrival of Rúben Amorim as the new head coach of Manchester United marks a significant moment in the club’s history. After receiving his visa approval, Amorim conducted his inaugural training session at Carrington, a first step in what promises to be an intense journey ahead. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach is stepping into one of
Viktor Gyökeres, the forward for Sporting CP, has recently found himself at the center of transfer rumors connecting him to some of Europe’s elite clubs, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. These discussions have intensified due to former Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim taking the reins at Manchester United. Despite this influx of
In a notable turn of events leading up to a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, two prominent players from the Netherlands national team, Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong, have withdrawn from the squad. This strategic decision, confirmed by head coach Ronald Koeman, emphasizes a crucial trend in modern