Sportspeople ‘perilously close’ to limit, says major player group chief October 22, 2023 Professional sportspeople are “perilously close to going over the limits of what is sustainable” according to a top player association executive. Simon Taylor of the Professional Players Federation has insisted that player welfare has not been given enough priority within the international game. Footballers in the past have spoken of the demands of a full [...]
Sir Bobby Charlton: England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend dies aged 86 October 21, 2023 Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86, his family have announced. Charlton was a member of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team and also enjoyed a stellar career with Manchester United between 1956 and 1973, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968. In a [...]
Crystal Palace owner Parish backs Premier League 3pm TV blackout October 19, 2023 Co-owner of Crystal Palace Steve Parish has come out to bat in favour of the 3pm Premier League blackout as the England top flight gets set to increase the number of games on TV. The Premier League will see all non-3pm kick offs broadcast live with the number of matches available to purchase rising from [...]
Turning Japanese: Aston Villa agree partnership with J1 League’s Vissel Kobe October 19, 2023 Vissel Kobe join a group that includes not only Villa but clubs in Portugal and Egypt.
FA admits it ‘hurt’ Jewish community by not lighting up Wembley arch for Israel October 19, 2023 The FA has admitted it caused “hurt in the Jewish community” by refusing to light up the arch at Wembley stadium in support of Israel after it was attacked by Hamas. Players from England and Australia wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence at a friendly match last Friday night. However, the FA’s decision [...]
Saudi technical director calls on nation to host 2035 Women’s World Cup October 19, 2023 Senior figures in Saudi Arabian football have called on the country to host the Fifa Women’s World Cup. With hosts undecided for the next World Cup in 2027, the technical director of Saudi Arabia’s women’s football federation Monika Staab has said the Middle Eastern nation could play entertainers to the showpiece event in 2035. It [...]
UK viewers to get 35 per cent more live Premier League matches on TV October 18, 2023 The move is expected to boost the flagging domestic rights market, which has been eclipsed by overseas deals.
Newcastle United want to be Saudi Arabia’s Premier League team, says club chief October 18, 2023 Club chiefs look east in bid to grow fanbase and bridge the revenue gap with Premier League rivals.
Maguire: Proper England fans don’t boo players October 18, 2023 Harry Maguire has insisted “proper England fans don’t boo players” as the Manchester United player hit back at fans for jeering Jordan Henderson. The former Liverpool player left the Premier League this summer to join Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League despite previously being an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Henderson was booed last week during [...]
Chelsea stadium boost: Club can revive talks over 60,000-seat upgrade October 17, 2023 Chelsea have not confirmed whether they will redevelop Stamford Bridge or build a new stadium elsewhere.
