Chelsea’s ability to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules is in fresh doubt after it emerged that the London club made a pre-tax loss of £90.1m in the year to 30 June 2023. This set of rules has been clamped down on by England’s top flight over recent months with Everton (charged twice) and Nottingham Forest being charged …

March 7 – It was a night of high drama in the second semi-final of the W Gold Cup at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The US overcame Canada 4-1 on penalties after the Canadians had equalised in the minute of added time at the end of extra time. The US hero was goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher who saved three …

March 6 – Irish club Bohemians will host the Palestinian women’s national team in May to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine.  The match will mark the 76th anniversary of Nakba, the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, as well as pave the way for further fixtures and links between the Dublin club and Palestine. …

When Barcelona took on Mallorca at Son Moix earlier this season, they were made to chase a deficit for the greater part of the game that eventually ended in a draw. The hosts led twice on the night, but goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez helped the Blaugranas equalise and share the spoils. 20 matchdays later, Barcelona again face the …

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is keen to strengthen his attacking options during the upcoming transfer window and a BBC pundit believes Hull City’s Jaden Philogene would be a good option.  According to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, Wolves winger Pedro Neto remains Spurs’ primary target as the Premier League club may be forced to sell the Portuguese star due to financial fair …

March 7 – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied any wrongdoing after Spanish state prosecutors sensationally accused the decorated Italian of two counts of tax fraud and are seeking a prison sentence of four years and nine months.  Long regarded as one of the good guys of European football on and off the pitch, it is alleged Ancelotti set up …

March 7 – UEFA has launched a carbon footprint calculator to help clubs lower their emissions. The calculator – two years in the making and a collaborative effort involving more than 20 football organisations as well as third-party advisors – is designed to help clubs understand their emissions, not only from flights. Launched at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and available to …

March 7 – LaLiga President Javier Tebas says the decision to shift the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia has been beneficial for Spanish football and that there would be more cooperation between the two countries in future. The Spanish federation (RFEF) agreed a three-year deal worth a reported €120 million with the Saudi sports authority in 2019 to expand …

Leeds United insider Brian Deane believes Liam Cooper will be moved on from the Championship club this summer if Daniel Farke’s side return to the Premier League. The 32-year-old is out of contract with Leeds at the end of the season and with him only being a bit part player this season, the likelihood of the centre-back being offered a new …

According to Lee Ryder at The Chronicle, Newcastle United could still hand new deals to out-of-contract duo Matt Ritchie and Paul Dummett. He reports that conversations have taken place with both in recent days, stating that the pair are still ‘in with a shout’ of staying on Tyneside for another season. They’ve been good servants and have been praised for …