A tycoon who is the subject of serious allegations made in a secret ‘brief’ sent to government advisors relating to a historic English football club has blasted the claims as a ‘smear campaign’ by his enemies. Kuwaiti magnate Dr Abdullah Al-Humaidi, 38, owned Roy Hodgson‘s old club Ebbsfleet United FC from 2013 to 2023 before...
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Newcastle United support Royal British Legion campaign – Newcastle United
As a symbol of respect, Newcastle United players will wear shirts featuring an emblem of the poppy in the upcoming matches against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. After the matches, these unique shirts will be signed by players and made available to own via auction, exclusively on the MatchWornShirt website and app. All of the net...
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Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over Rishi Sunak programme
Ofcom said a fine of this sum was imposed “given the seriousness and repeated nature of this breach” of its broadcasting code. In a statement, Ofcom also said it has told GB News it will be required to broadcast a statement on the watchdog’s findings, at a date of their choosing. Ofcom also noted GB...
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Manchester United already place Antony on the transfer list following Erik ten Hag’s axe – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Manchester United have already placed Antony on the transfer list following Erik ten Hag’s axe, according to reports. Sporting Lisbon all but confirmed Manchester United will poach Ruben Amorim after announcing the Red Devils will pay his £8.3m release clause. DAILY MAIL Manchester United...
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Muslim footballer stopped from playing in tracksuit bottoms
Ms Ismail, who has played football since she was eight, said she has always worn a long-sleeve top, the team’s shirt, a sports hijab and tracksuit bottoms as well as shin pads and other necessary equipment. “I know a lot of women [of the same faith and beliefs] who don’t play actively in these leagues,...
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Support the RBL in football Poppy shirt campaign
This November, Arsenal is proud to stand together with football clubs throughout the United Kingdom in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. As a symbol of respect, Arsenal players will wear shirts featuring an emblem of the poppy in the upcoming matches against Newcastle and Chelsea, while the women’s team will wear them...
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English Schools’ Football Association
The FA has today launched its new landmark national strategy to grow and develop grassroots football in England, titled ‘A Thriving Grassroots Game’. Combined with The FA’s overall four-year strategy, ‘Inspiring Positive Change Through Football’, these strategies are designed to take English football forward, with a clear focus on the biggest opportunities and challenges that...
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Will Manchester United ever return to the top of English football?
Back in the dark days of the 1980s, Manchester United used to run an advert in their official match programme with the slogan: “This season we mean business!” It became a standing joke among fans once this slogan was not only retained beyond the miserable first few months of one campaign but well into the...
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Manchester United sack Erik ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy takes interim charge
The Dutchman was informed of his dismissal on Monday and he leaves Old Trafford after two and a half years in charge. Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said, with the Old Trafford side 14th in the standings after nine games. “Erik ten Hag has left his role as...
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Reaction & latest updates as Man Utd sack manager Erik ten Hag
‘You have to be mentally strong to play for Manchester Unitedpublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 19:21 GMT 28 October Man Utd sack Ten Hag Peter SchmeichelFormer Manchester United goalkeeper on the Monday Night Club Of course the manager needs money, but he has to buy players that fit the club. Manchester United...
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Liverpool eye up Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush as their new Egyptian king – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… SUN ON SUNDAY Liverpool are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush to be their new ‘Egyptian king’. Gareth Southgate has been cleared over a controversial tax scheme – paving the way for a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. Manchester United’s home kit for...
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Thousands march in London over deaths in custody and riots
Two arrests were made at the demonstration – one on suspicion of a breach of the Public Order Act conditions in place and an alleged breach of the peace, and one on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, the Met said. A counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism also took place at...