The first sign that a billionaire may be forced to answer for their actions is usually an emphatic denial. Next comes disbelief that such an ordinary problem could possibly affect someone of immense wealth, influence and social standing. The third step is a restrained expression of regret that stops short of accepting responsibility, typically lamenting […]
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The controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s national side has quickly become the country’s leading sports story. It dominated Wednesday night’s television coverage and appeared on the front pages of almost every major newspaper. Some believe Ronaldo was justified in leaving the squad after warming up for half an hour against Norway without entering the […]
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Only a few years ago, claims that the wider US soccer community was overlooking youth development were often dismissed or ignored. During a May 2022 conference call introducing a collective bargaining agreement that largely resolved the dispute over equal compensation, players were asked how they planned to reconnect with grassroots organizers. Some of those organizers, […]
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Colin Kazim-Richards understands the size of the challenge he faces at Crawley, who are at the bottom of League Two after seven matches. However, based on what he has observed, the head coach remains confident that the club’s fortunes will improve. Speaking at Crawley’s Sussex training base on a late-summer afternoon, Kazim-Richards and his assistant, […]
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Rui Pinto, whose disclosure of confidential records helped prompt the Premier League to examine Manchester City’s finances, is set to lose his protected-witness status in Portugal. Documents indicate that the decision to withdraw his protection was made on Wednesday. Pinto has also been advised to limit contact with relatives, remain cautious and stay away from […]
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From Anthony Gordon’s perspective, little has changed about who he is. He remains an ambitious and thoughtful player, constantly searching for ways to improve. Public opinion of him, particularly in the UK, is evolving, however, and his move to Barcelona has played a major part in that shift. The winger enjoyed an encouraging World Cup […]
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The Swiss Football Association (SFV) confirmed on Wednesday that it has ended its backing for Gianni Infantino’s campaign to secure another term as Fifa president. At a meeting this week, the executive committee overturned its earlier endorsement of Infantino, who was born in Brig, an Alpine community in the southern Swiss canton of Valais. The […]
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Craig Bellamy has urged Wales to deliver a better performance against Norway on Thursday after admitting he barely recognised his team during their loss to Denmark. He also pointed to Norway’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals as evidence of their quality. Wales welcome Norway to Cardiff as they seek their first victory since last […]
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Pep Guardiola has expressed his full backing for Manchester City after an independent commission ruled that the club had violated Premier League financial regulations throughout a nine-year period. In a message to supporters, he said: “We will overcome this together.” Guardiola departed City during the summer after a highly successful decade at the club. His […]
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Thomas Tuchel applauded Trent Alexander-Arnold after the right-back delivered an impressive display in his first England appearance since June 2025. Alexander-Arnold, eager to prove himself after being left out of the World Cup squad, emerged as one of England’s standout performers as Tuchel’s team responded to their loss against Spain with a convincing 2-0 Nations […]
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