The Premier League 2023/24 season finale is here. The general consensus is that the league is already decided. Manchester City has a clear lead on Arsenal in the table, and both teams have relatively straightforward games on Sunday. Aston Villa secured the last Champions League spot, so the top-four is finished. Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town as all but …

May 16 – On the sidelines of the FIFA Congress, Norwegian FA (NFF) president Lise Klaveness has criticised the bidding process of the 2034 World Cup, with Saudi Arabia the sole candidate to stage the tournament.  “It’s not a process according to the statutes,” said Klaveness (pictured). “We had a big reform after Qatar and Russia, which was a needed reform. …

Man United were 3-2 winners over Newcastle on Wednesday night and the result helped the Red Devils take their European hopes to the final day of the season, but Wayne Rooney could not believe what he saw from Kieran Trippier during the game.  The match was one of fine margins and the result could have gone either way on the …

Thomas Frank says being at Brentford gives him the “perfect football life” amid reports he is on Manchester United’s shortlist to replace Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag continues to cling on at Old Trafford, last night’s win over Newcastle United enhancing their chances of playing European football next season while they still have the FA Cup final against Manchester City …

May 15 – Manchester City and their sister club Girona will not both be able to compete in next season’s Champions League unless the Abu Dhabi owners reduce their shareholding in one or other of the two, UEFA has ruled. The City Football Group (CFG) owns 100 per cent of Manchester City and 47% of La Liga side Girona. Both …

Most players go into coaching at the end of their careers, and for someone like Giorgio Chiellini, fans would not be surprised if he became a manager as well. As a Juventus player, he has played under some of the best coaches in the world for around two decades. This experience makes him an ex-player who could become a successful …

A Portland Timbers announcer was heard criticizing head coach Phil Neville live on air during a match Wednesday night. The club was playing a Major League Soccer Western Conference clash against the San Jose Earthquakes on the night. As Portland entered the halftime break down 2-0, the announcer did not realize that his mic was still live. After the match, …

Cole Palmer asserts that after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against Brighton on Wednesday night, the players “love and want to fight” for Mauricio Pochettino. At the Amex Stadium, Palmer gave Chelsea the lead with his 22nd Premier League goal of the season before Christopher Nkunku added another in the second half. After Reece James was sent off in the 88th minute, …

May 16 – After a season of highly contentious, sometimes game-changing VAR decisions, English Premier League clubs are set to vote on scrapping the system this summer. The move was announced after Wolverhampton Wanderers submitted a resolution on Wednesday citing the “negative consequences that damage the relationship between fans and football”. The technology was introduced in the English top flight at the …

By Samindra Kunti in Bangkok May 16 – On Friday, Palestine, the 2027 Women’s World Cup, a series of amendments to the FIFA Statutes and racism will take centre stage at the FIFA Congress in the Thai capital.  The Congress represents the ultimate powpow in the global game as leaders of FIFA’s membership gather to discuss pressing matters in the …