The British government has initiated plans to introduce an independent football regulator in an effort to oversee the operations of the sport and promote financial stability within the industry. This move marks a significant step towards ensuring that football clubs are managed in a responsible and sustainable manner. The regulator will operate independently of government
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Argentina’s star player, Lionel Messi, is set to miss the upcoming friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a right hamstring injury. This comes as a blow to the team, as Messi is not only the captain but also a key player who has the ability to influence games single-handedly. Inter Miami CF
Following the FA Cup quarterfinal between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford, two Manchester United fans were arrested for alleged tragedy chanting relating to the Hillsborough disaster. This incident occurred after an intense game that ended with United securing a victory in the last minute of stoppage time in extra time. The fact that
Nottingham Forest’s recent deduction of four points for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules has significantly impacted their league standing. With 25 points after 29 games, the deduction has pushed them down to 21 points, placing them in 18th place and one point behind Luton Town. This move into the relegation zone is
The recent incident involving Inter Milan defender, Francesco Acerbi, and Napoli counterpart, Juan Jesus, has sparked controversy in the realm of Italian football. Acerbi abruptly left Italy’s national team training camp amidst accusations of racial abuse towards Juan Jesus during a Serie A match. This scandal has not only cast a shadow on Acerbi’s reputation
Barcelona forward João Félix recently faced a hostile reception from Atlético Madrid fans as he returned to the Metropolitano. Despite scoring the opening goal against his parent club, Félix was subject to jeers and mistreatment from the home supporters. In response to this, Félix told ESPN that he is “not the bad guy” and that
In a surprising turn of events, Wolfsburg announced the appointment of Ralph Hasenhüttl as their new coach, just hours after parting ways with Niko Kovac. The decision came on the heels of a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Augsburg, marking Wolfsburg’s third consecutive defeat in the league. Hasenhüttl, an Austrian coach with experience at RB
FC Cincinnati recently decided to temporarily revoke the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler. This decision came after a dispute over her reporting on some of the club’s player transactions. According to sources, Pfahler, who writes for the Queen City Press, had her credential revoked for two weeks. Exchange of Statements Following the
The recent 3-0 loss against Fulham has left Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-Min and the team in a state of disappointment and frustration. This defeat has raised doubts about their ability to secure a spot in the Premier League’s top four. Son emphasized the need for the players to take a hard look at themselves
Recently, FIFA announced that president Gianni Infantino’s base salary was raised by 33% last year, bringing his total pay package to over $4.67 million. This raise was attributed to his re-election in March 2023, extending his presidency to 11 years. Infantino’s pre-tax base salary saw a significant increase, surpassing $2.78 million, while his annual bonus