Beyond the advantages in his personal life, Pressley feels Dundee is also the right place for his career. He believes the club is heading in the right direction despite losing several players during the summer. Defenders Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio have joined Stoke City and Charlton Athletic, respectively. Goalkeeper Jon McCracken has signed for […]
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The proposal presented to members regarding the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights says future financial expansion would rely on organizing additional competitions, increasing ticket prices and using debt-based funding. A 25-page presentation called “Fifa Forward Enterprise Member Materials” outlines plans to establish a separate company responsible for Fifa’s commercial activities. Under the proposal, […]
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Football supporters and Uefa officials are not the only people opposing Gianni Infantino’s proposal to transfer a 20% share of the World Cup to a privately financed commercial venture. The Fifa president is also facing scrutiny from the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in Washington, including its senior Democratic member, Jamie Raskin. The concern is […]
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Defending champions St Mirren had an effort ruled out after Eseosa Sule was judged to have fouled goalkeeper Aston Oxborough before Samuel Ramos put the ball into the net. With two minutes remaining, Dunfermline’s Chris Kane converted a penalty awarded after Marcus Fraser was deemed to have fouled Keith Bray. St Mirren said they would […]
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Matthias Jaissle has unexpectedly emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe, bringing with him an impressive record of recent achievements. Howe, 48, is preparing to depart St James’ Park following a spell of almost five years. Appointed in November 2021 as Steve Bruce’s successor, he led the Magpies to their […]
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly preparing to depart the club immediately. Howe faced growing scrutiny last season after Newcastle ended their Premier League campaign in 12th place, having suffered 17 defeats across 38 matches. The 48-year-old’s last game at the helm was Wednesday’s pre-season friendly, which ended in a 4-1 loss to Bristol City. […]
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The Asian Football Confederation has criticized Fifa for threatening football’s fundamental principles by moving ahead with plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors without first consulting the continental governing bodies. In a letter distributed to the AFC’s 47 member associations on Thursday, president Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa strongly denounced Fifa’s decision to negotiate […]
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Fifa argues that its proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors would provide its 211 member associations with additional funding for football development. Past experience, however, suggests that these resources have not always produced equal benefits. Millions have either disappeared or been diverted from their intended purpose, while Fifa has frequently intervened only […]
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Putellas’ first WSL appearance is expected to attract plenty of attention, and London City have been handed an ideal home opener against a United side that many think they can overcome this season. They will hope to make the most of the occasion by attracting new supporters and expanding their following. Putellas, alongside other high-profile […]
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Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United’s head coach after nearly five years at St James’ Park and 231 matches in charge. His departure follows Wednesday night’s 4-1 pre-season friendly loss to Bristol City at Ashton Gate. After the match, Howe suggested further developments could be on the horizon. Asked about his confidence before […]
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