Lisandro Martínez’s criticism of Jason Wilcox’s performance as Manchester United’s director of football appears to echo wider concerns in the dressing room over transfer decisions and the squad’s lack of depth. However, the defender’s remarks are also being interpreted as an attempt to facilitate a transfer, with his contract due to expire next summer. Martínez […]
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None of the players in Manchester City’s present squad joined the club during the timeframe when an independent commission determined that financial violations had occurred under Premier League regulations. The alleged breaches took place from 2009 to 2018. City have rejected all accusations of misconduct and lodged an appeal against every charge. Club captain Ruben […]
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Culvin believes the gap between what players expect and what they actually experience is becoming increasingly pronounced. “The entire system needs to recognise that players are struggling and are not receiving the comprehensive support or accountability they require,” she said. Nevertheless, some developments have been encouraging. One notable area of progress involves support for players […]
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Robbie Savage has urged his Peterborough players to adopt a new “mindset” and end their spell of disappointing performances. In Savage’s first game at the helm, Posh struck four times within nine first-half minutes to claim a 4-1 EFL Trophy victory over Ipswich Town U21s. The 51-year-old is set to oversee his first League One […]
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The Women’s Super League is expected to experience significant disruption next season because of the Club World Cup, with Arsenal and Chelsea potentially missing domestic matches for almost a month. The first Women’s Club World Cup is expected to take place in the United States. The proposed schedule, running from 5 to 30 January, would […]
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England are getting ready to face Croatia in the Nations League in Rijeka on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 BST. During Friday’s press conference, Tuchel described the City ruling as a major talking point within the England camp. When asked whether he would consider selecting players from outside the top division, the manager said: […]
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The threat of possible sanctions is already making City’s transfer strategy more difficult. “The responsibility lies with the club rather than the players. Prospective recruits have not arrived yet, and signing for City without knowing the outcome would involve a clear risk. Any new agreements would therefore need protective provisions,” said a prominent agent. It […]
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Under specific conditions, clubs can receive compensation from Fifa when their players are injured while representing their national teams. Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Nico O’Reilly, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are among the Premier League players who have already picked up injuries during the prolonged September and October international window, despite […]
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Uefa says 611 clubs are expected to receive funding during the current payment cycle. That figure could exceed 900 once the entire Euro 2028 tournament is taken into account, matching the level recorded for the 2024 competition. Clubs receive a fixed payment of £3,285 for every player included in a matchday squad for a Nations […]
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Scotland supporters arrived at Hampden eager to greet their new manager, Sebastien Pocognoli, but departed burdened by the same familiar frustrations. Another disastrous start in defence brought yet another costly, self-inflicted setback, while the team failed to score for a fourth consecutive match. Jack Hendry’s early dismissal brought back memories of the collapse in Miami. […]
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