Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham has paid tribute to the departing Gareth Southgate, saying he “made the impossible job possible”. Southgate resigned as England manager this morning after eight years in the role and Bullingham, who also revealed the search for a successor had already commenced, feels the 53-year-old deserves enormous credit for his time in charge. In a …

Pre-season has already begun for Newcastle United, with Eddie Howe’s side reportedly training in Germany at Adidas’ global headquarters in Herzogenaurach. With no time to waste after a gruelling 2023/24 campaign, Howe and his backroom team will need to get those players they have available to them at present up to speed, with others that have been involved in cup competitions …

July 15 – The UEFA Euro 2024 Climate Fund has allocated a total of €7 million to support sustainable infrastructure projects across Germany.  The funding had reached 190 amateur clubs and 21 regional associations, aimed at enhancing operations related to energy, water, waste, and mobility. The third and final wave of funding, amounting to €698,000, has been distributed among 30 …

With Juventus knocking on the door, Borussia Dortmund have reportedly named their price for their winger Karim Adeyemi. The Bianconeri are looking to revamp their wing department with Federico Chiesa and Matias Soulé potentially heading towards the exit door. The Italian winger doesn’t fit in Thiago Motta’s mold, while the Argentine could be sacrificed to raise transfer funds. Therefore, the …

Former Tottenham Hotspur man Rafael van der Vaart has criticized Arsenal and England star Declan Rice for his performances in the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024). He called Rice “useless”, claiming the £105 million ($136 million)-man did not know how to pass the ball forward. Rafael van der Vaart Calls Arsenal & England Ace Declan Rice Useless England suffered a …

July 15 – The English Football League (EFL) has issued a Request for Proposal for interested parties to produce, distribute, and market an EFL documentary series, set to begin in the 2025/26 or 2026/27 season. The series will follow the EFL’s competitions, while also providing Member Clubs with global profile building opportunities through an in-depth look at the teams, players …

July 15 – Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Sofia has changed its ownership following the withdrawal of Ivan Vasilev who has handed his shares, free of charge, to another local businessman, Veselin Stoyanov (pictured). A year ago Vasilev threatened to leave the club following threats and confrontation with Lokomotiv Sofia fans. In the end, however, he continued to fund the team for a …

If there’s one thing that Unai Emery would seem to demand of any team he manages, it’s that of the total commitment to the cause that he himself displays. The Spaniard is renowned for being meticulous in his preparation, but if he is to succeed, then all of his players need to buy into his way or working. One player …

The past month or so has been a memorable one for Barcelona midfielder Pedri as he went on to win the UEFA Euro 2024 with the Spanish national team. While the triumph in Germany brought a lot of joy, it also came with some disappointment for the 21-year-old as he had to miss the semi-final and final matches against France …

July 15 – Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente says he always believed in his Euro 2024 title-winning side even if others didn’t. De la Fuente replaced Luis Enrique after Spain crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the last 16 but many doubted whether the 63-year-old had the experience or quality to help La Roja end a 12-year …