Everton’s owner, The Friedkin Group, is considering a possible sale of a majority stake in the club. In a statement released on Friday, the organisation confirmed that it was assessing several investment opportunities, including a potential change of control. The group finalised its takeover in December 2024, bringing Farhad Moshiri’s turbulent ownership period to an […]
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His journey began in familiar fashion, joining the Ibrox academy at an early age. After progressing through the reserve ranks and moving close to the senior squad, he was named player of the year in 2019. Only a few months after receiving that award, he made his first and ultimately only appearance for Steven Gerrard’s […]
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In the aftermath of the USMNT’s 4-1 elimination in the last 16 of this summer’s World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino addressed the media in what many expected to be his final press conference as the United States head coach. I asked whether he viewed his time in charge as successful. Although his response contained plenty of […]
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Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been shortlisted for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are in contention for the women’s prize. France Football magazine unveiled the 30 nominees in each category on Tuesday. The winners will be named during a ceremony in London on 26 October. Last […]
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José Mourinho believes Kylian Mbappé should receive this year’s Ballon d’Or, insisting the prize must recognise the world’s finest footballer instead of being determined by success in the World Cup or Champions League. “There are only two, three or four players who can be considered the best in the world, and everyone knows who they […]
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Charlton’s American ownership group has placed the club on the market, three years after completing its takeover at the Valley. The Championship side has reportedly appointed Oakwell Sports Advisory to identify a buyer who could become its fifth owner in six years. Marketing material distributed to prospective investors presents Charlton as a rare London football […]
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Manchester United Women’s head coach Marc Skinner has departed by mutual agreement after spending five years at the club. Skinner replaced Casey Stoney in July 2021 and guided United to two top-three finishes in the Women’s Super League. He also secured the team’s first-ever Champions League qualification in 2023. During his tenure, United advanced to […]
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Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United’s head coach after nearly five years at St James’ Park and 231 matches in charge. His departure follows Wednesday night’s 4-1 pre-season friendly loss to Bristol City at Ashton Gate. After the match, Howe suggested further developments could be on the horizon. Asked about his confidence before […]
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Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest active professional footballer in the world, netted his first goal in almost four years at age 59 while representing Japanese third-division club Fukushima United. Miura scored in the 52nd minute, putting Fukushima 5-0 ahead on their way to a commanding 7-0 victory against Iwaki Furukawa in Saturday’s Emperor’s Cup match. The […]
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Japanese Football Icon ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, Nets First Competitive Goal in Four Years Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura registered his first competitive goal in almost four years on Saturday, scoring at the age of 59 as Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to progress in the Emperor’s Cup. Miura, widely known by the nickname […]
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