Patrice Motsepe is facing increasing scrutiny over his leadership of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), as officials around the continent reportedly lose confidence in him and possible successors, including Samuel Eto’o, begin to emerge. Caf’s executive committee is expected to approve the return of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a two-year schedule […]
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Kasper Hogh, 25, remains pleased with his decision to join Celtic, despite finding the net in only one of his first nine matches, when he scored a hat-trick against Kilmarnock. (Sun, external) Ronald Hernandez has encouraged his Venezuela team-mate Kevin Kelsy, who plays for Rangers, to continue making the most of his attacking qualities, adding […]
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Andy Burnham has described the rule preventing supporters from drinking alcohol in the stands at men’s football games as a form of “discrimination”. The prime minister told journalists that football supporters should not be treated differently from fans of other sports and suggested that a trial could be considered. Current laws prohibit spectators from consuming […]
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Andy Burnham has indicated that he could remove restrictions on consuming alcohol in football stands, arguing that it is unjust to treat football supporters differently when spectators at other sports are allowed to drink. The prime minister, a devoted Everton supporter who continues to attend games, said there were grounds for testing a relaxation of […]
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Gennaro Gattuso has delivered plenty of unforgettable interviews after matches. Among them was his famous outburst about performances shifting between good and terrible while managing OFI Crete, along with the uncomfortable reaction of the interpreter asked to translate his remarks. Last year, shortly before becoming Italy’s head coach, Gattuso was involved in a heated, finger-pointing […]
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Julián Álvarez made his way into a long, shadowy tunnel by himself. “We are better when we stand together,” Giuliano Simeone said, yet that was not what happened. After Atlético Madrid opened their home campaign with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal, the players assembled near the centre circle, exchanged handshakes with their opponents and one […]
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How do things stand? Following this week’s executive committee meeting, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) eventually released a statement applauding Fifa for the “progress achieved over the last decade”. All six continental bodies have now responded to the controversy surrounding the World Cup commercial deal, which has deeply divided international football. On the central question […]
Continue ReadingWhen questioned about his view of the final 35 minutes after having time to ponder, Tuchel responded that he still felt “the same way—that we were far too passive.” “If you’re wondering whether I regret my choice, then let me be clear: I don’t regret the decisions I made,” he continued. “I sensed a shift […]
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