The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) distributed an unprecedented £49.6m to its clubs over the past year. Payments rose by £7.6m, representing an 18% increase, with most of the income generated through broadcasting agreements, licensing, match data and sponsorship deals. Chief executive Neil Doncaster said the figures demonstrate the SPFL’s lasting appeal in an increasingly […]
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Even so, the achievements of Motherwell and Falkirk have evidently made an impact. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin openly acknowledged that Askou, who now coaches Ligue 1 club Toulouse, encouraged him to rethink his approach after spending more than 15 years playing and managing in Scotland. United are among several Premiership clubs to have adopted […]
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A separate image captured inside Bowker shows a thermometer reading 35.2C, with humidity at 57.6%. An employee working on the ironing line said the extreme heat was seriously affecting workers’ health. Employees at both factories reported being pushed to achieve collective daily production quotas ranging from 300 to 700 garments. One worker questioned how little […]
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John Bennett is accompanied by Julien Laurens and Guillem Ballague to examine a week of contrasting fortunes for football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The panel reflects on Messi’s farewell from international football and Ronaldo’s detailed statement after his dispute with Jorge Jesus, while asking whether his conduct should surprise anyone. They also assess […]
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Pep Guardiola is likely to be present for Manchester City‘s Champions League meeting with Paris St-Germain next week, which will be the club’s first home fixture since it was convicted on most of the 115 counts filed by the Premier League. The match is set to be the Spaniard’s first visit to Etihad Stadium since […]
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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has rejoined Napoli training after undergoing heart surgery. The 29-year-old had an ablation procedure in Manchester last month. The minimally invasive treatment, used to correct an irregular heartbeat, was declared completely successful. Napoli said: “Scott McTominay underwent additional medical examinations on Wednesday, and the results confirmed that he is ready to […]
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Declan Rice is nearing an agreement on a fresh long-term deal with Arsenal, according to sources. The England international has established himself as a vital member of the Gunners’ squad since completing a £105m move from West Ham in July 2023. His existing contract runs until the end of next season, but negotiations over an […]
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Sitting at the foot of the table so early in a campaign was not always a sign of impending relegation. From 2013-14 to 2018-19, just one of the six teams occupying last place after five matches was eventually relegated: Newcastle in 2015-16. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, recovered to finish 11th in 2017-18. Tottenham supporters can also […]
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Robbie Savage has urged his Peterborough players to adopt a new “mindset” and end their spell of disappointing performances. In Savage’s first game at the helm, Posh struck four times within nine first-half minutes to claim a 4-1 EFL Trophy victory over Ipswich Town U21s. The 51-year-old is set to oversee his first League One […]
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If Tuchel’s England could be defined by one principle, it would be intelligent movement without the ball. That emphasis may explain why Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to secure a regular place in the squad. Tuchel described Trent as a distinctive footballer but acknowledged that constant running is not one of his defining qualities. He explained […]
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