More than 10 years after Rui Pinto launched the Football Leaks platform as part of a campaign inspired by the 2015 Fifa controversy, he is once again at the centre of an escalating dispute. The former history student, known for his distinctive spiked hair, once supplemented his income by selling books about the second world […]
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When the ruling involving Manchester City was eventually announced, the newspaper delivered a severe assessment. Its headline described a major football scandal, serious wrongdoing by the club and substantial penalties. The report said it had been established that the club had repeatedly violated Football Association regulations through dishonest methods. However, that account did not appear […]
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Sunday’s stalemate concluded a difficult eight-day spell for Everton. The turbulent period started during the previous weekend’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, when reports emerged that Everton had agreed to sell highly regarded prospect Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest. Following an angry reaction from the travelling fans, the club’s board, headed by chairman Dan Friedkin, called […]
Continue Reading“Mikel is extraordinary,” Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the quarter-final victory. “He possesses so many qualities. He is the kind of player who, throughout this entire World Cup, could have shone in any side. “For us he personifies this philosophy, this style of play. Having him is a joy — alongside […]
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