Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: “The principal ruling sets out what occurred at Manchester City during the period in question. It explains how the club repeatedly breached Premier League regulations for almost ten years. “The findings also support the Premier League’s decision to bring the case against Manchester City. Although the proceedings have […]
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Following their usual post-match tradition, Salisbury FC’s players and coaching team approached the supporters in the Andrews Terrace at The Ray Mac Stadium after Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Folkestone Invicta. In addition to the customary cheers and applause, the team heard an unfamiliar chant from the crowd. Supporters of the National League South side sang: […]
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After Friday’s guilty verdict was announced, Rooney’s former Manchester United colleagues Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea suggested on social media that they should receive league titles retrospectively. Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis also said he felt “robbed” after his team lost to the Blues in the 2011 FA Cup final. “I’ve heard former […]
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The chairman of Turkey’s refereeing authority has been detained during a police inquiry into alleged corruption. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said investigators were examining allegations of manipulation involving referee rankings, assignments, evaluations, appointment procedures and rules-related assessments. Those taken into custody include refereeing authority president Ferhat Gundogdu, the organisation’s vice-president and five other individuals. […]
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The play-off competition will be contested over two stages from October to December 2026. A total of 32 teams will take part in the opening round, divided into two groups known as Path 1 and Path 2. Path 1 will feature the teams that placed second and third in League A against those that advanced […]
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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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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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Ferguson, whose deal runs through 2028 and includes an option for an additional season, has completed every minute of Bologna’s opening five Serie A matches this campaign. His father, Derek, and his uncle, Barry, both represented Rangers, while Barry also served as the club’s captain and later had a spell in charge at Ibrox. After […]
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