Hearts’ difficult summer took another disappointing turn as two late goals condemned them to a 2-1 defeat against Aberdeen in their Premiership opener at Pittodrie. Wouter Vrancken’s team appeared set to secure a much-needed victory after Oisin McEntee put them ahead in the first half. However, just as Hearts approached their first win at Pittodrie […]
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Chelsea have completed the signing of experienced Brighton forward Danny Welbeck for a reported fee of £5m. The striker has accepted a two-year deal and will join Xabi Alonso’s team for their pre-season tour. Bringing the 35-year-old to Stamford Bridge marks a departure from Chelsea’s usual approach of recruiting younger talent with room to improve. […]
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A group headed by Amanda Staveley has agreed to acquire a 25.1% holding in West Ham after Vanessa Gold, the daughter of former chairman David Gold, accepted an offer for her family’s shares in the Championship side. The businesswoman, who played a central role in the Saudi-backed purchase of Newcastle, made the move after an […]
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Roberto De Zerbi hopes Richarlison will remain at Tottenham, although the forward, who has attracted interest from elsewhere, has yet to decide what he wants to do next. The Brazilian struck a dramatic late winner as Tottenham, reduced to 10 players, beat Chelsea 2-1 in a pre-season match in Sydney. Kevin Danso received a red […]
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On a blazing summer day in Ravenna, a city celebrated more for ancient Byzantine mosaics and Dante’s resting place than sporting success, people in the historic centre are searching for one of football’s most famous faces. The man in question is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, widely known as Ronaldinho, who once appeared in a World […]
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Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell portions of the World Cup’s commercial assets to private investors has fallen apart. The Fifa president acknowledged that the initiative had caused divisions that ultimately undermined its original purpose, following strong opposition across international football. The proposal triggered widespread unrest throughout the sport, with Uefa warning that it could […]
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What has taken place? Football has endured a turbulent week after unexpected reports emerged on Tuesday afternoon. The sport’s global governing body was said to be preparing a company that would manage the World Cup’s commercial rights, with part of the business offered to outside investors. Even members of the organization’s main decision-making council reportedly […]
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Pressure intensified around Gianni Infantino after a turbulent day in which a senior adviser stepped down and FIFA’s chief operating officer issued a severe public criticism of his leadership. Infantino is facing growing resistance over his proposal to sell private investors stakes connected to the World Cup. European associations have warned that they could boycott […]
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During an era celebrated for the strength and sophistication of Italian defending, Franco Baresi, who has died aged 66 following a period of poor health, represented its finest attributes. Throughout his 20-year professional career with AC Milan, and while playing for an Italy side that reached the 1994 World Cup final, he was elegant, intelligent, […]
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Chelsea have received a £10m fine and a suspended transfer ban covering two windows after accepting that they violated regulations governing agents, the FA confirmed on Friday. A previous independent commission had issued a suspended six-point penalty, but that sanction has been removed and replaced with the suspended transfer restriction. The club’s Clearlake Capital owners […]
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