The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is expected to advise clubs to adopt stricter spending limits in its long-awaited State of the Game report, scheduled for publication on Tuesday. The 250-page draft, followed by a final edition in the spring after an eight-week public consultation starting this week, will present a troubling assessment of the finances […]
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A three-week pause appeared to be just what Borussia Mönchengladbach required after a painful opening to their Bundesliga season, and it may also have suited newly appointed coach Alexander Blessin. Beginning his tenure with a derby against fierce rivals Köln offered an immediate chance to sharpen the squad’s concentration. However, the circumstances were far from […]
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Was the loss therefore caused by the tactical setup? Pocognoli has continued to use what is thought to be his favoured shape, featuring three central defenders and two wing-backs operating high up the pitch. The approach initially showed signs of difficulty during the first half of last month’s goalless draw in Slovenia. However, a stronger […]
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Halliday said on Sportsound that he had expected Pocognoli to be given some time to settle in during this camp, but believes that adjustment period has now ended. He described it as one of Scotland’s weakest displays in recent memory, particularly against opponents they had been expected to defeat. Slovenia repeatedly found space behind Scotland’s […]
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Scotland had enough opportunities to defeat Slovenia at the weekend, but costly misses from Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie ultimately denied them victory. However, their attacking approach and confident play in possession during the second half offered encouragement to supporters travelling to Hampden. That momentum disappeared when Hendry made a reckless challenge on Dan Ndoye […]
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Manchester United announced a seventh consecutive annual loss on Wednesday, with spending on new players and costs linked to Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this year adding to the club’s financial deficit. The increased loss was recorded despite significant measures introduced by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s minority owner and football operations chief, to […]
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Roberto De Zerbi strongly criticised his struggling Tottenham side following their 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, insisting that “we cannot allow ourselves to lose a match like this”. The Italian immediately walked down the tunnel after the final whistle and again heard boos from the stands. Tottenham entered the three-week international break still searching for […]
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“One side played as a united group, while the other looked like a collection of individuals.” Celtic captain Callum McGregor delivered a blunt verdict on his team’s performance following Sunday’s 3-0 defeat by Rangers. Celtic arrived at Ibrox for the League Cup quarter-final with an unbeaten domestic record, but their Glasgow opponents dominated the contest. […]
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Jersey Bulls Women suffered the first league defeat in their history after losing 3-0 away to Sutton United Under-23s. The island team were making their debut in the South East Counties Women’s Football League’s Surrey Premier Division, having earned promotion by winning every match last season. During their first campaign in the English football pyramid, […]
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West Ham secured their first Women’s Super League victory of the campaign by beating London City Lionesses 2-1 at home. Kelly Gago opened the scoring in the 21st minute, bursting between centre-backs Mapi León and Isa Kardinaal to collect Seraina Piubel’s pass from close to the halfway line before rounding London City goalkeeper Elene Lete. […]
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