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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Somali referee Omar Artan has addressed the public for the first time after being denied entry to the United States, which prevented him from officiating at the World Cup. He also expressed his pride ahead of Wednesday’s Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Uefa appointed the 34-year-old to the fixture only days […]
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In today’s podcast: it has been a turbulent week for the World Cup, beginning with an attempt to promote the tournament on Monday, followed by boycott threats on Tuesday, a dramatic reversal on Wednesday, and repeated denials throughout the rest of the week. Max and the panel examine the latest Fifa controversy and consider whether […]
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Ben Haines is taking the podcast on tour, aiming to visit as many clubs as he can before the 2026/27 WSL campaign begins. The first stop is Arsenal’s training ground, where he assembles an exciting five-a-side lineup. Ben speaks with two recent Arsenal signings: England midfielder Georgia Stanway and Spain full-back Ona Batlle. Georgia discusses […]
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At a time when Aston Villa need fresh optimism following the sale of several important players, bringing in a gifted prospect from Real Madrid could provide exactly that. Villa have approached the Spanish club about Brazilian forward Endrick, who performed well during a loan spell at Lyon last season. If negotiations progress smoothly, he could […]
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Fifa has abandoned its proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup following intense resistance, including warnings of future boycotts and demands for president Gianni Infantino to step down. But what attracted a group of technology investors to the World Cup, and could comparable plans emerge again in the years ahead? As artificial intelligence […]
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