The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) distributed an unprecedented £49.6m to its clubs over the past year. Payments rose by £7.6m, representing an 18% increase, with most of the income generated through broadcasting agreements, licensing, match data and sponsorship deals. Chief executive Neil Doncaster said the figures demonstrate the SPFL’s lasting appeal in an increasingly […]
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Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has disclosed that preparations for Eddie Howe’s possible exit began early this year. Howe left his managerial role in late July, prompting the club to appoint Matthias Jaissle, who had already emerged as their leading candidate. “Eddie’s departure did not seem disorderly or especially difficult,” said Wilson, who joined the […]
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe believes this may be the year he claims his first Ballon d’Or. The 27-year-old registered 42 goals across 44 club appearances last season, although his team ended the campaign without a trophy. He also collected the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 times, raising his record career total in […]
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Players selected a Premier League team of the season largely made up of title winners Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City. Arsenal allowed just 27 goals throughout the previous campaign, and their outstanding defensive record earned places for goalkeeper Raya, defenders Gabriel, William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, as well as midfielder Rice. Manchester City contribute four […]
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Mateta’s contract dispute marks another dramatic chapter in what has been an eventful spell for the French forward at Crystal Palace. The 29-year-old has earned cult status among the Eagles faithful, partly through his signature celebration of kicking the corner flag as supporters shout “boom”. He also netted the decisive goal in last season’s Conference […]
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Elijah Just is one of several newcomers adapting to life at Swansea. The attacking midfielder, who plays alongside Stamenic at international level, scored three times at the World Cup. Stamenic revealed that he had some involvement in Just’s transfer from Motherwell, speaking with both the player and Swansea chief executive Tom Gorringe while negotiations were […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that this will “probably” be his final season as a professional player, according to an interview published by Vogue on Sunday. The 41-year-old remains captain of Portugal. Widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, Ronaldo has scored more than 950 goals for club and country. He had previously indicated that […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes the current season will probably be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is now considering a future focused more closely on his family. Ronaldo has collected five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League trophies, while also winning domestic titles […]
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