March 18 – The Official FIFA Women’s world rankings have undergone a reshuffle following the recent international break, as the US Women’s National Team suffer an all-time lowest placement despite lifting the W Gold Cup earlier this month. The rankings have now reached a record 193 national teams with the admission of Iraq (172nd). That figure could be eclipsed in …

March 18 – Manchester United have been handed a dream FA Cup semi-final draw after beating Liverpool 4-3 in an Old Trafford thriller, and could face rivals Manchester City in the final for the second year running. The FA Cup semi-finals will see Manchester United face Coventry City, while reigning champions Man City will take on Chelsea, Manchester United’s late victory over …

Newcastle United may face the very real prospect of having to sell key striker Callum Wilson this summer in order to keep in line with Financial Fair Play regulations. The Magpies have spent big under their wealthy Saudi owners, but FFP means they have to be able to show they’re balancing their books, as we’ve already seen Everton and Nottingham …

March 18 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has secured a 33% pay rise to run world football and now earns an eye-watering CHF 4.13 million ($4.66 million). FIFA grants its national federations $2 million annually. FIFA has revealed the previously undisclosed information in its latest financial report, taking together his base salary and bonuses. The amounts were disclosed by FIFA’s compensation …

If you follow European football, you are surely aware of the fact that it is mostly driven by tradition. The biggest clubs in the continent have been active for more than a century now, and fan culture and tradition have been at their cornerstone. However, one of those big clubs started a brand transformation in 2017. Juventus has taken a …

Man United secured a historic win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday and although Antony played a big role, the Brazilian had to be calmed down by Marcus Rashford after Erik ten Hag’s request to play in defence.  The match at Old Trafford turned to chaos at times, with Bruno Fernandes playing in defence and Harry Maguire …

The Premier League issued Nottingham Forest a points deduction on Monday that immediately sends the club into the relegation zone. The four-point slash comes as a result of Forest breaching the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) that protect financial fair play (FFP). Premier League authorities noted that Forest’s losses came from exuberant spending upon the club’s return to the Premier …

Tottenham secured the signing of Radu Dragusin in January and as part of that deal, Djed Spence moved the other way to Genoa on loan for the season.  The full-back has managed six appearances and 308 minutes of action for the Italian side since his move, although he’s only been in the starting 11 three times out of a possible …

March 18 – UD Las Palmas Sporting Director Luis Helguera has backed young star Alberto Moleiro to become the next Pedri, explaining his club’s business model as an ‘academy’ club whose revenue model is based on developing and selling players. The club has used a blend of experience and youth upon its return to the top flight, where they currently …

March 18 – Club Brugge have dismissed their Norwegian manager Ronny Deila following a 2-1 defeat to STVV on the last day of the regular season, leaving the club with little to play for on the domestic front.  On Sunday, the Limburg outfit inflicted a narrow defeat on Brugge with an 85th-minute strike from Aboubakary Koita, prompting the hierarchy to …