The majority shareholder at Chelsea Football Club, Clearlake Capital, has made it clear that they have no intentions of selling their stake in the club. Despite rumors of a power struggle among shareholders, sources close to the ownership have stated that Clearlake’s primary focus is on ensuring long-term stability at Stamford Bridge. This commitment to
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Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently spoke out about the prioritization of money over player welfare by FIFA and UEFA. He expressed his worries about the increasing number of fixtures in both club and international competitions, especially after the expansion of all three European club competitions to 36 teams this season.
Conor Gallagher, the former Chelsea midfielder who recently signed with Atlético Madrid, has expressed only positive sentiments towards his time at Chelsea despite his tumultuous exit during the summer transfer window. Despite turning down multiple contract extension offers, Gallagher has chosen to focus on the positive memories and experiences he had while at the club.
Emma Hayes, the head coach of the United States women’s national team, recently spoke out about the challenges women face in breaking into the world of men’s football. Despite her impressive track record in the women’s game, Hayes believes that there is still a long way to go before women are given the opportunity to
French liquor company Pernod Ricard recently found itself in hot water after announcing a new sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain, a move that sparked protests from fans of bitter rival Marseille. The fans argued that the famous anise-flavored drink, pastis, belonged to their city and felt betrayed by Pernod Ricard for partnering with PSG. The
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, who recently shined for Spain during their Euro 2024 victory, has emphasized the critical need for stability within the Premier League club. Despite his success on the international stage, Cucurella has faced challenges since his transfer to Chelsea in a lucrative deal from Brighton two years ago. Coach’s Clear Ideas Under
The recent news of Valencia forward Rafa Mir being released on bail while police investigate allegations of sexual assault against him and his friend, Pablo Jara, is deeply troubling. Two women have come forward with a complaint alleging that Mir sexually assaulted one of them, while Jara physically assaulted the other. The fact that these
Angel Gomes, a rising star in the football world, recently spoke about his decision to leave Manchester United and join French Ligue 1 side Lille. At the age of 24, Gomes made the move to Lille in 2020, followed by a loan spell at Portuguese side Boavista during the 2020-21 season. His impressive performances earned
Galatasaray has secured the services of Victor Osimhen on a season-long loan from Napoli, with the Turkish club agreeing to pay €6 million ($6.65 million) net for the 2024-2025 season. This temporary move comes after Osimhen signed a contract extension with Napoli last December, which included a reported release clause of €130 million. Napoli also
Atlanta United FC has experienced a rollercoaster of success and challenges under the leadership of Carlos Bocanegra. Since 2015, Bocanegra played a key role in the executive team that led the team to victory in the 2018 MLS Cup. Alongside other key figures such as Darren Eales and Gerardo Martino, Atlanta United FC achieved three