Several Premier League clubs are calling for Manchester City to face penalties covering both their past conduct and future activities following widespread breaches of financial regulations. An independent commission ruled that City had committed every alleged violation of the Premier League’s financial rules from the 2009-10 season through to 2017-18. City have challenged the decision […]
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England have enjoyed a strong League A campaign so far, but Wales have faced a more difficult path. Drawn in a challenging group alongside Portugal, Denmark and Norway, Wales have earned three points from four matches, with their only victory coming in a 2-1 home win over Norway. Portugal have already secured a place in […]
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It now seems remarkably prescient. Back in 2008, 15 years before Manchester City faced allegations of financial misconduct, supporters began singing “City’s going down with a billion in the bank” to the melody of Yellow Submarine. The chant emerged after former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s 15-month spell as owner ended suddenly when assets worth […]
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The dispute surrounding the lack of promotion and relegation in Mexican football has reached the national Senate, where lawmakers said a reform aimed at bringing back the system will be introduced on Tuesday. Senator Clemente Castañeda, a member of the Movimiento Ciudadano party, presented the proposal with support from leaders of other political groups, including […]
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Just last year, Hull escaped relegation to League One on goal difference. Sixteen months later, they are competing with some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. Their remarkable transformation began with Jakirovic’s appointment before the start of last season. The former Bosnia international took charge while the club was under a transfer embargo, meaning he […]
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On a warm spring bank holiday, Sergej Jakirovic stood on the balcony of Hull City Hall and celebrated the club’s remarkable promotion to the Premier League with 40,000 jubilant fans. “My only objective before the campaign was to keep the team in the Championship, and I did not achieve it. Instead, we are heading to […]
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Contenders Ten years after winning the Premier League, Leicester now find themselves in the third tier following years of poor decision-making throughout the club. Russell Martin has been asked to lead a fresh start. Although several high earners have departed and few replacements have arrived, the squad still appears strong enough to compete near the […]
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MLS is set to appoint a new commissioner in 2027, but the competition is unlikely to introduce the promotion and relegation model used by many soccer leagues around the world in the near future. Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC and the incoming league commissioner, said during his introductory press conference on Tuesday […]
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