Liverpool may have had a quiet summer transfer window but they are already busy in making plans for their future transfers. The Reds managed to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window, with the former expected to join the Reds next season after spending this season on loan at Valencia. The Merseyside club’s widely reported pursuit …
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UEFA boosts solidarity payments to clubs outside Euro competition to €308m
September 25 – UEFA is to increase funds allocated to clubs not taking part in its men’s competitions, also capping the amount going to the top five federations. “Last year, the UEFA Executive Committee approved a significant increase in the distribution of solidarity for clubs not participating in UEFA’s men’s club competitions for the 2024-27 cycle, which will see the …
Read More »Man United hierarchy closely monitoring PL manager with Ten Hag still under the microscope
Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation of Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe as current Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag remains under the microscope at Old Trafford. Man Utd had a really poor season last term, but ultimately decided to stick with Ten Hag this summer, though it seems the club are still not 100% …
Read More »Gunners CEO did something unheard of at Man City
Although drawing at Man City would almost always be seen as a positive result for Arsenal, the way in which the point came about will surely have left all connected with the club disappointed. After taking a 2-1 lead into the break, the Gunners then set about defending for their lives at the Etihad Stadium as they looked to preserve …
Read More »Welsh champions TNS to play Conference League home games in England
September 24 – Welsh club The New Saints, the first team from the Welsh leagues to ever qualify for European club competition, will play their league phase matches in the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League in England at the 9,875 capacity Croud Meadow, the home of Shrewsbury Town who play in England’s League 1. Although UEFA Conference League rules stipulate that …
Read More »UEFA referees committee says Germany should have had a penalty in Euro quarter final
September 24 – UEFA has admitted that the decision not to award a penalty for Marc Cucurella’s handball during Spain’s 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-final was a mistake. According to a report from UEFA’s Referees Committee, Cucurella’s controversial handball, which occurred in the penalty area during extra-time following a shot from Germany’s Jamal Musiala, should …
Read More »Lancashire bite night. FA investigates a Championship game that got a little too tasty
September 24 – The English FA has launched an investigation into claims that Preston forward Milutin Osmajic bit Blackburn’s Owen Beck during their Championship match on Sunday. The alleged incident occurred late in the goalless draw when a scuffle broke out following Beck’s kick at Duane Holmes, which took place 89 minutes into Sunday’s Lancashire derby at Deepdale. Osmajic appeared …
Read More »New book documents a 1974 World Cup story that turned the old order downside up
September 24 – Australia first qualified for the World Cup finals in 1974. It was a momentous achievement for a team of mainly immigrants, playing the game as part timers, who were written off as no-hopers. Their battle to establish themselves on the international football map turned the accepted football hierarchy on its head. That story is the subject of …
Read More »Swiss court refuses FIFA’s attempt to muzzle free speech
September 24 – A Zurich court has dismissed FIFA’s lawsuit against Google over the alleged defamation resulting from a website appearing in Google’s search engine. Fifacolonialism has repeatedly held FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino to task over their alleged interference with the governance of football in Africa, including influencing the leadership of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and …
Read More »Leeds United’s US owners think bigger stadium as they push for Premier League return
September 24 – Leeds United have announced plans to increase the capacity of their stadium to accommodate 53,000 supporters. The Elland Road ground can currently hold 37,645 fans and has maintained a strong attendance despite spending 16 years in the Championship up to 2020 before being promoted back to the top tier only to be relegated two seasons later. There …
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