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O’Neil leaves Bournemouth in shock sacking

Bournemouth have sacked manager Gary O’Neil, despite the fact that he guided them to Premier League survival last season, and hired Spanish coach Andoni Iraola in his place, the club announced on Monday. O’Neil took over from Scott Parker on…

Hazard rules out retirement after Madrid exit

Eden Hazard has joked that he’s been “resting for three years” following an injury-hit spell at Real Madrid — but insisted he isn’t thinking about leaving football altogether, after retiring from the Belgium national team. The forward, 32, left Madrid…

FIFA’s AI project identifies 300 WC online abusers

A project using artificial intelligence to track social media abuse aimed at players at the 2022 World Cup identified more than 300 people whose details are being given to law enforcement, FIFA said Sunday. The people made “abusive, discriminatory, or…

Misspent Saudi money no threat to clubs – UEFA

European clubs should not be afraid of a player exodus to Saudi Arabia, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Sunday, suggesting the country was making a mistake investing in stars at the end of their careers. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim…

Southgate, TAA delighted with midfield switch

England manager Gareth Southgate said he plans to give Trent Alexander-Arnold more opportunities in midfield after the Liverpool right-back starred in his new international role during Friday’s 4-0 victory over Malta in their Euro 2024 qualifier. Alexander-Arnold thrived in a…

Ref ends U.S., Mexico early amid anti-gay chants

The United States men’s national team’s 3-0 win over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal on Thursday was halted before the completion of second-half stoppage time by the referee amid anti-gay chanting. Referee Ivan Barton, who had already handed…

Prem Lge 2021-22 revenues up 12% to $6.9bn

Premier League club revenues rose by 12% to a record £5.5 billion ($6.96 billion) in the 2021-22 season as European football capitalised on fans returning to stadiums after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysis from Deloitte. In its Annual Review…