Celtic will not offer former Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 32, a contract following his training spell with the club during the international break. (Anthony Joseph, external) Rangers vice-chairman Paraag Marathe says the club are following a short-term strategy as they aim to challenge reigning champions Celtic for the Scottish Premiership crown. (Record […]
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For anyone questioning Mikel Arteta’s position as Arsenal’s leading figure after he extended his commitment to the club until 2030, Win the dog offers a clear answer. The chocolate labrador, who featured prominently in the celebrations following Arsenal’s Premier League triumph in May, has become a familiar presence at the club’s Hertfordshire training base since […]
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Mikel Arteta has declared that “this is just the start” of what he hopes to accomplish with Arsenal after agreeing to a new long-term contract that could extend his time in charge beyond 10 years. The Spanish coach is thought to have accepted a four-year agreement worth more than £20m per season, which would make […]
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Roberto Mancini seemed to confirm that he had “a double contract” during his time as Manchester City manager, amid allegations that the club breached the Premier League’s financial regulations. Mancini, who guided City to their first Premier League championship in 50 years during the 2011-12 season and later took charge of Italy, insisted that the […]
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He has guided the Bantams to the summit of League One after securing five victories in the opening seven matches of the campaign. The former Scotland international was appointed at Valley Parade in November 2023 and earned promotion from League Two during his first complete season at the helm. The team placed fourth in League […]
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The Premier League hopes to finalise a new financial agreement with the EFL at the earliest opportunity. A proposed 10-year arrangement was submitted last week and would double solidarity payments made to the 72 EFL clubs. Following several years of disagreement over how much financial support should be distributed throughout the English football pyramid, top-flight […]
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Mikel Arteta has reached an agreement with Arsenal over a long-term contract extension featuring a substantial salary increase after last season’s achievements. The deal could see him remain in charge of the club for more than ten years. His existing three-year contract, signed in September 2024, is due to expire at the end of this […]
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Confirmation that Arteta has agreed fresh terms with Arsenal is hardly surprising, though it still represents an important step for the club. With his previous contract due to run out at the end of the season, there was slightly more urgency than usual to complete the negotiations. However, Arteta has always made it clear that […]
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Northampton Town have announced an agreement with an investment group that includes former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil striker Alexandre Pato regarding a proposed purchase of shares in the League Two side. The planned investment by Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) received approval from the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL) earlier […]
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Kylian Mbappé has concluded his two-decade partnership with Nike after agreeing to a footwear deal with Swiss rival On. The sportswear and lifestyle company, previously known mainly for running and tennis products, is preparing a significant expansion into football next year. It has also named Thierry Henry as its director of football. Roger Federer, who […]
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