When Ange Postecoglou departed Nottingham Forest in October, hardly anyone expected Riyadh to be his next destination. Yet his appointment at Al-Nassr could present one of the toughest assignments of his wide-ranging career. Although he has a reputation for collecting silverware in his second season, he may not get that opportunity unless he delivers a […]
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Lionel Messi revealed on Wednesday that he is uncertain about carrying on with his career after losing his father last week. His father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. “I do not know how life will be without you or how I […]
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The Korea Football Association has issued an apology over several controversies, including allegations that money was spent on sexual services for international match officials. The country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism completed a report into the claims in 2016. It became public last week after being obtained by a South Korean broadcaster. The ministry […]
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Each of the 12 Scottish Premiership clubs will field a team of former stars in a legends edition of the popular indoor Tennent’s Soccer Sixes tournament later this year. Supported by the SPFL, the returning competition will be staged at Braehead Arena on 3 and 4 October, with Premier Sports providing live coverage. Saturday will […]
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Youri Tielemans says adapting to Michael Carrick’s approach at Manchester United has felt completely natural for the seasoned £35m midfielder, describing the process as simply “sensing the game”. The 29-year-old moved from Aston Villa last month, having made his senior Anderlecht debut at just 16. Over the past 10 days, he has been settling into […]
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These additional fees can quickly become substantial. Manchester United provide a useful example. In the club’s financial results for the third quarter of 2024-25, published on 6 June, United stated on page 45 of the 47-page report that agreements with other clubs and agents could require further transfer-related payments beyond the sums already recorded as […]
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With John McGinn set to lead Aston Villa on one of European football’s grandest stages, the Scottish Football Podcast celebrates the career of one of Scotland’s finest modern players. How did a young talent from St Mirren develop into a Europa League champion, Premier League skipper and key figure for Scotland? What qualities make him […]
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Coventry City are exploring a loan deal for Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, Barcelona continue their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while Manchester United have approached Real Madrid regarding striker Endrick. Chelsea are willing to let 25-year-old Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk leave temporarily, and Coventry City are reportedly among three Premier League sides monitoring his […]
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Gianni Infantino’s critics are joining forces to develop a new model for governing global football, aiming to replace what they see as a patronage-based structure introduced after he succeeded Sepp Blatter as president a decade ago. Infantino has not responded to repeated demands from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation for an independent examination […]
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Football Australia has added its voice to mounting international pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino, demanding a “clear and credible response” to the turmoil affecting the global game. However, the organisation did not directly seek Infantino’s resignation. In a three-paragraph statement released on Tuesday, it supported the Asian Football Confederation shortly after that body issued […]
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