José Mourinho marked a memorable reunion with Roma, but Real Madrid ultimately stole the spotlight with three late goals to secure a remarkable 4-3 Champions League victory away from home on Wednesday. Marten de Roon deservedly put the hosts ahead before Kylian Mbappé equalised on his 100th Champions League appearance, leaving the teams level at […]
Continue ReadingMillwall head coach Alex Neil has faced criticism from anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out after saying that a pause prompted by alleged racist abuse disrupted his team’s momentum during Tuesday’s home loss to Swansea City. The Championship match was stopped for approximately seven minutes following reports that Swansea midfielder Eom Ji-sung had been targeted by […]
Continue ReadingFollowing Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat away to Atlético Madrid, Lisandro Martínez openly criticised football director Jason Wilcox and the club’s senior leadership. “We don’t have the best squad at the moment compared with other top teams,” the defender said. “I expect more [investment], 100%. I expect more from our technical director [Jason Wilcox] … Really […]
Continue ReadingHayward said: “Rodrigo Gomes is recovering well, although he remains in the early stages of rehabilitation. He damaged several ankle ligaments, making the injury more complicated than initially hoped. “We are waiting for the swelling to subside before gradually increasing his workload and getting him back outside. It is not expected to keep him out […]
Continue ReadingEast Fife have dismissed experienced manager Dick Campbell following an eight-match winless run in League One and the club’s elimination from the KDM Evolution Trophy. The 72-year-old arrived at New Bayview in February 2024 after lengthy managerial spells with Arbroath and Forfar Athletic. Campbell previously managed Dunfermline Athletic, Brechin City, Partick Thistle and Ross County. […]
Continue ReadingAfter being informed of the allegations, referee Edward Duckworth held extended talks with coaches from both teams and suspended play while arranging for a message to be delivered to Millwall’s safety officer. During the interruption, a stadium announcement at The Den stated that suspected racist chanting had been reported and that police were reviewing CCTV […]
Continue ReadingA Manchester City representative joined a government-supported trade mission to India this week, even though the club had been found responsible for 114 violations of Premier League regulations. Bev Craig, who succeeded Andy Burnham as Manchester mayor, included a club representative in visits to Delhi and Mumbai arranged by business secretary Jonathan Reynolds, with northern […]
Continue ReadingFormer Watford midfielder Tom Ince shares his perspective on the latest developments at Vicarage Road. He joins Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith to discuss Watford’s struggles after the club dropped into the relegation zone following 10 matches. They examine how the frequent changes in management affect the team and consider whether Alessio Dionisi […]
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A major factor behind Tuesday evening’s results was that only the group winners in the league phase qualified automatically. The Netherlands, crowned European champions in 2017, placed second behind France, who are sixth in the world rankings. The Dutch then defeated Hungary 11-0 across two legs. Norway, the 1995 world champions and six-time European finalists, […]
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Gianni Infantino is set to face questions from Fifa council members about his role in the abandoned World Cup commercial deal, the Folarin Balogun matter and the decision to present Donald Trump with the first Fifa peace prize. The discussion is expected to be tense when the governing body meets at its headquarters on Thursday. […]
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