The Africa Cup of Nations may remain a biennial competition as talks continue over abandoning the proposed move to a four-year schedule. At a Confederation of African Football (CAF) strategy conference in Cape Verde on Friday, president Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the issue had been discussed in recent days. He said all options were being […]
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He highlighted Everton’s rich tradition and long-standing identity, noting that the club have consistently competed in the Premier League. He also pointed to their loyal supporters, who regularly pack an impressive stadium with a capacity exceeding 50,000. He added that the stadium does not require further major investment and praised the club’s financial team. In […]
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Hibs are currently 10th in the Premiership standings, and Reedijk has outlined his ambitions as he takes charge of a Scottish top-flight club for the first time. “My aim is to win as many games as I can,” he said. “I really dislike losing. “Even when I play Monopoly or another game against my five-year-old […]
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Celtic have suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions, with Rangers beating them in both league and cup action. Despite that difficult run, Martin O’Neill’s reigning champions remain two points ahead at the summit, and Sunday’s visit to Motherwell at Fir Park carries two important objectives. Their immediate aim is to end the losing streak […]
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With City facing the possibility of severe punishment, attention now turns to what will happen next. For Rangers, going into administration in February during the 2011-12 season automatically resulted in a 10-point penalty. They ended the season as runners-up, finishing 20 points behind champions Celtic. No additional sanctions were imposed before the company entered liquidation […]
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappe over how he spent the international break, calling the criticism directed at the forward “absurd”. France captain Mbappe pulled out of international duty after suffering an injury against Turkey on 25 September. He subsequently posted pictures on social media showing him attending a Paris Fashion Week […]
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Everton‘s owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), are considering selling the club less than two years after acquiring it. The US-based organisation completed its takeover in 2024 through an agreement reportedly valued at more than £400m. TFG said that, after focusing on financial stability, investment and the launch of Everton’s new stadium last year, it is […]
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Arteta’s reaction to the Brighton result, beginning with Saturday’s home match against Leeds at 12:30 BST, will mark another stage in his team’s development, combining proactive ideas with tactical adjustments. This season, Arteta has also promoted a more fluid and asymmetrical approach, especially on the right flank, creating a tactical pattern worthy of closer analysis. […]
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If the allegations that City breached the Premier League’s financial regulations are confirmed, the consequences for both the club and its reputation could be severe. Greater scrutiny should be given to these regulations and whether they are fair, particularly because elite professional football is increasingly shaped by enormous financial investment. Player trading alone can see […]
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Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has begun studying at the renowned Harvard University in the United States while recovering from a serious knee injury. The 23-year-old Dutch playmaker has not featured since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in April, which also prevented him from taking part in the World Cup. Simons has been accepted onto, […]
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