When the ruling involving Manchester City was eventually announced, the newspaper delivered a severe assessment. Its headline described a major football scandal, serious wrongdoing by the club and substantial penalties. The report said it had been established that the club had repeatedly violated Football Association regulations through dishonest methods. However, that account did not appear […]
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Mark Chapman is joined by Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend to examine the continuing repercussions after Manchester City were found guilty of most of the Premier League charges brought against the club. Italian football journalist James Horncastle explains how the Calciopoli scandal shaped Italian football over the long term. Thomas Tuchel shares his […]
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Sébastien Pocognoli believes a “smiling” Billy Gilmour can play a pivotal role as Scotland look to recover and progress after a disappointing World Cup campaign. Gilmour impressed after the interval on Saturday as Pocognoli’s first match in charge finished in a goalless Nations League draw away to Slovenia. The Napoli midfielder was sidelined by injury […]
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Michael Olise produced a superb late goal to secure a 1-0 Nations League win for France over Belgium in Brussels, giving Zinedine Zidane a second consecutive victory since taking charge. Introduced from the bench with the match still scoreless, Olise collected the ball inside his own half before launching a decisive run in the 88th […]
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Several Premier League clubs are calling for the ruling involving Manchester City to be released without further delay, while the club prepares for a prolonged effort to defend itself. Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano told the European Football Clubs board on Monday that the club intends to challenge the decision and demonstrate its innocence […]
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Thomas Tuchel does not intend to overhaul his defence, even though England have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive matches ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League meeting with Czechia. Tuchel admitted his team created problems for themselves during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat by Spain, but he continued to support Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly […]
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Ahead of Saturday’s defeat by Spain at Wembley, much of the discussion focused on England’s playing style and identity. Forward Anthony Gordon suggested the Three Lions should adopt a more traditional approach, while Tuchel said he might begin to “welcome the chaos”. England recovered from falling behind to take a 2-1 lead over Spain. Harry […]
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During his spell at City, Hart claimed two Premier League titles in 2011-12 and 2013-14, lifted the League Cup in 2013-14 and 2015-16, and won the FA Cup in 2010-11. The 39-year-old explained that, with no firm outcome in place, the situation simply had to be allowed to unfold. He added that he did not […]
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Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has delivered a firm message to officials from rival clubs regarding the verdict against his team on most of the Premier League charges. His comments came during a European Football Clubs board meeting in Copenhagen, held before the organisation’s general assembly on Tuesday. Soriano reportedly promised that the club […]
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Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván “Pichu” Cuéllar sustained a severe head injury after a large decorative structure fell on him in the canteen at the club’s training complex. The incident occurred at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio, also called Son Bibiloni, before Monday’s scheduled training session. Cuéllar was subsequently transported to hospital. Mallorca later confirmed that […]
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