Liverpool Covid-19 outbreak was false positives, reveals Klopp January 10, 2022 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the Covid-19 outbreak that prompted the club to call off a match last week turned out to be the result of several false positives. The club successfully requested a postponement of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Thursday, citing a “severe outbreak” of the virus. [...]
Newcastle confirms the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier January 7, 2022 Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee.
FA Cup: Chesterfield eye biggest upset in their history against Chelsea January 7, 2022 While just one team has ever won the FA Cup while outside of the league set-up – Tottenham Hotspur, 121 years ago – the dream of a run in the famous competition hasn’t lost its fizz for clubs further down the pyramid. Tomorrow, non-league Chesterfield are due to enjoy their moment in the spotlight when [...]
Manchester United name Arnold CEO and confirm Woodward exit January 6, 2022 Manchester United have confirmed that managing director Richard Arnold will take over as chief executive when Ed Woodward steps down next month. Arnold, who has worked under Woodward since joining the football club in 2007, is to succeed him from 1 February. “I am honoured to have the chance to serve this great club and [...]
Newcastle to kick off spending spree with £12m Trippier January 5, 2022 Newcastle United have agreed a £12m deal to make England full-back Kieran Trippier their first signing since the club’s Saudi takeover. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley defender Trippier, 31, is poised to join from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. The signing is widely expected to signal the start of a spending spree by Newcastle, who became [...]
Lukaku returns to Chelsea squad after being dropped over comments January 4, 2022 Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has apologised to manager Thomas Tuchel and has returned to the squad after being dropped for comments he made about his position at the London club. The 28-year-old Belgian said three weeks ago: “I’m not happy with the situation, this is normal. “But I am a worker and I must not [...]
Serbian-born TV mogul enters £100m deal to buy majority stake in Saints January 4, 2022 Southampton have confirmed a takeover deal led by Serbian-born cable television mogul Dragan Solak in a deal thought to be worth £100m. Solak is the lead investor of Sport Republic, who have purchased the shareholding of the club held by current owner Gao Jisheng (80%). They will work in partnership with Katharina Liebherr, who retains [...]
Best of 2021: West Brom and Wales footballer Hal Robson-Kanu on his health drink business, the Turmeric Co, and targeting more Euros glory December 31, 2021 Hal Robson-Kanu has represented Wales nearly 50 times and has played in the Premier League. Here, Frank Dalleres spoke to the 32-year-old about his health drink business and his Euros targets. Originally published 2 May 2021. 2016 was a breakthrough year for Hal Robson-Kanu, and not only because he scored one of international football’s most [...]
Premier League: Leicester vs Norwich postponed over Covid-19 and injuries December 30, 2021 Norwich have confirmed that Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leicester City has been postponed. The Canaries have identified a number of positive Covid-19 tests at Carrow Road and have injuries in their wider squad. Current Premier League rules state that to fulfil a fixture there should be 14 players available, 13 outfield and one goalkeeper. [...]
Chelsea’s annual loss tops £145m despite increased turnover December 30, 2021 Chelsea FC have announced an annual loss of £145.6m after tax in the year leading to 30 June 2021. The club, owned by Roman Abramovich since 2003, did however increase its turnover to £416.8m – up from £387.8m. Chelsea are currently third in the Premier League and are reigning European Champions, having beaten Manchester City [...]
