Football coverage is a divisive subject. Some think the standard of punditry is great, others will tell you it needs some work and some will deride it as awful. The analysis of the analysis never ends. This week, The Athletic is looking more closely at the state of the industry, starting with yesterday’s piece assessing what...
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Pep Guardiola’s new contract is fabulous news for English football. He has changed our game fundamentally and his impact will live on even if Man City are brought to heel by the Premier League, writes IAN LADYMAN
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Pep Guardiola’s new contract is fabulous news for English football. He has changed our game fundamentally and his impact will live on even if Man City are brought to heel by the Premier League, writes IAN LADYMAN
Pep Guardiola is set to sign a new contract extension at Manchester City The news that he is staying put should be welcomed by Premier League fans LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By IAN LADYMAN Published: 22:30 GMT, 19 November 2024 |...
Real Madrid teenager Endrick linked with shock move to Southampton – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Real Madrid and Brazil prodigy Endrick has been linked with a shock move to Southampton. Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United have failed because they have played in the shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson – instead of in his spirit. Premier League clubs are approaching...
Spurs star banned for ‘very bad joke’ about teammate
Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for seven matches for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a remark about Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min. The English Football Association said in a statement that an independent commission also imposed a $193,000 fine on the player. The sanction can be appealed. The suspension only...
Thursday’s football build-up & reaction to Tonali’s suspended FA ban
A big night for Aston Villapublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 2 May 16:32 BST 2 May Aston Villa v Olympiacos (20:00 BST) Aston Villa host Greek side Olympiacos this evening at Villa Park in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final. For Unai Emery’s side, it is the first time they have...
EFL NEWS: English Football League Launches Applications For Its EFL Innovation Lab
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Liverpool set sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as potential Mohamed Salah replacement – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the French club seeking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Marylebone Cricket Club have this week met the six candidates...
Nations League: UK police to investigate the treatment of England supporters by Greek police in Athens
About 3,500 England supporters travelled to the Greek capital for the sold-out fixture but some complained of being “pushed” and receiving “heavy-handed” treatment from local police. The FSA said Uefa, European football’s governing body, has also been informed. BBC Sport has contacted Uefa for comment. One fan, Mark, wrote on X, external the treatment was...
Ministerial cars ‘not free taxis to the football’, says Findlay
Ministerial cars are not “free taxis to the football”, Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said as he hit out at Health Secretary Neil Gray. Mr Gray has been under pressure after it emerged he had attended three games of Aberdeen FC – the team he supports – at Hampden by invitation of the Scottish Football...
Real Sociedad chief Roberto Olabe to leave as Arsenal seek sporting director – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE TIMES The Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, in the same week Arsenal officials are meeting in America to discuss the search for Edu’s successor. Four of Manchester City’s main rivals –...
Could Man United “legend” Ruud van Nistelrooy make a swift return to English football?
Burnley could reportedly offer Ruud van Nistelrooy the chance to make a swift return to English football as their new head coach. Burnley could reportedly offer Ruud van Nistelrooy the chance to make a swift return to English football, with the Clarets interested in bringing him in as their new manager. Van Nistelrooy was appointed...
Which teams do Premier League referees support and where are they from? Home towns, favourite clubs for 2024/25 officials | Sporting News United Kingdom
Premier League referees are instructed to uphold complete neutrality when overseeing matches in the world’s most renowned domestic league. However, this professional obligation doesn’t restrict referees from openly supporting their favourite football teams when they’re off duty. In fact, many referees are huge football fans themselves, which prompts an intriguing question: which football teams do...