For Newcastle, which has effectively been forced to sell several leading players this summer to comply with financial regulations, there is a strong case for relocating to a newly constructed stadium. The financial figures help explain the situation: “During the 2024-25 campaign, Newcastle generated £52m in matchday revenue, compared with £160m for Manchester United, £154m […]
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Foden was in England’s starting line-up when they lost the 2024 European Championship final to Spain, but Thomas Tuchel did not select him for the 2026 World Cup squad. The Three Lions advanced to the tournament’s semi-finals before suffering a 2-1 defeat against Argentina. Foden admitted that watching the players emerge for the national anthem […]
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A brief 16-minute outing at Brighton marked the beginning of an extraordinary few weeks for Fletcher. Scotland manager Steve Clarke was clearly impressed, inviting Fletcher to spend several days training at the team’s pre-World Cup camp. He is the son of former international midfielder Darren Fletcher and the twin brother of Jack, who currently represents […]
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Infantino was elected Fifa president in 2016, defeating AFC president Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa by 115 votes to 88. The next Fifa president is due to be confirmed at the organisation’s 77th Congress in Morocco next March. Anyone wishing to stand must submit their candidacy by 18 November. Before this week’s developments, Infantino had been expected […]
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Former Rangers forward Steven Thompson shared McInnes’ view that there was no reason for alarm. “It was not the outcome Rangers had hoped for, but earning a point away at such a challenging ground is still valuable,” he said on Scottish radio. “Other sides will also struggle when they play here. “There is no justification […]
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Scotland forward Kieron Bowie has joined Serie A club Sassuolo on loan from Hellas Verona. The striker signed for Verona from Hibernian in January after impressing at Easter Road and later registered four goals in Italy’s top division. Following Verona’s relegation, the 23-year-old has now secured a season-long move to Sassuolo. The agreement includes an […]
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Yet Caf’s strong relationship with Fifa has also created difficulties, as Motsepe has seemed reluctant to publicly question Infantino or decisions made by his organisation. Fifa faced widespread criticism after US officials denied Somali referee Omar Artan entry to the country before the World Cup. It received further condemnation for suspending the one-game punishment imposed […]
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Chelsea have completed the signing of Italian midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona on a four-year deal. The 19-year-old played for Roma on loan during the previous two seasons, while Chelsea monitored her development for several years. Dragoni has earned 24 appearances for Italy since making her senior international debut at 16 and has also competed […]
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The FA did not reveal any information about the case because its anti-doping procedures are treated as highly confidential. However, the Cas decision confirms that Mudryk tested positive for meldonium, a substance that may improve breathing capacity and endurance, during an out-of-competition test while representing Ukraine in October 2024. According to Cas, the sample contained […]
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Matos has received significant support during the summer transfer window, with Swansea believed to have invested around £15m in Moussa Yeo, Elijah Just and Joseph Opoku, while defender Stephen Welsh has joined on a free transfer. Further arrivals are expected, although Swansea have already sold key midfielder Ethan Galbraith. There is also uncertainty over whether […]
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