OtherFener-Gala: Mou requests and gets foreign refSlovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate Monday’s Süper Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) agreed to appoint a foreign referee following a request made by both clubs after several controversial decisions have marred league games… sp-adminFebruary 22, 2025
OtherGrading Ineos’ first year at Man United: Squad, budget, fans, success and moreThursday marks the one-year anniversary of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 27.7% purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United — a deal that gave Britain’s richest person control of football operations at the Premier League’s most successful club — but it… sp-adminFebruary 21, 2025
OtherBellingham red ref cleared of wrongdoing by RFEFSpanish referee José Luis Munuera Montero has been cleared of any wrongdoing after the country’s football federation (RFEF) looked into a possible conflict of interest between his refereeing and a private sports consultancy company that he co-owns. The RFEF released… sp-adminFebruary 21, 2025
OtherYamal: I love Barça, it’s ‘impossible’ to leaveLamine Yamal has said it would be “impossible” for him to leave Barcelona and that he never hears about offers from other clubs. Barça president Joan Laporta previously claimed the club turned down a bid of €250 million (£260m) for… sp-adminFebruary 20, 2025
OtherNunez’s latest costly miss vs. Aston Villa could yet harm Liverpool’s title pushBIRMINGHAM, England — With the goal at his mercy, Darwin Núñez took aim and fired a shot well wide of the target. It is a sentence that has been applicable on several occasions since the Uruguay international joined Liverpool in… sp-adminFebruary 20, 2025
OtherReferee who sent off Bellingham in RFEF probeThe Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed that it has “begun an analysis” of media reports regarding referee José Luis Munuera Montero, the official who sent off Jude Bellingham in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday. Reports in… sp-adminFebruary 19, 2025
OtherTransfer rumors, news: Big Wirtz move looms with Real, City keenManchester City and Real Madrid look set to go head-to-head in the race to sign Florian Wirtz, while Manchester United are considering a move for former Manchester City full-back João Cancelo. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and… sp-adminFebruary 19, 2025
OtherLiverpool’s next few games could cement Premier League title or begin a dangerous slideLiverpool could move 10 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League if they beat Aston Villa in midweek, but if they lose then Arne Slot’s team could travel to Manchester City on Sunday with their lead… sp-adminFebruary 18, 2025
OtherLille’s Bentaleb scores on return from heart attackNabil Bentaleb could not have scripted his comeback any better after the Lille midfielder marked his return to the side following a heart attack last year with a goal in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Stade Rennais. The former Tottenham Hotspur… sp-adminFebruary 18, 2025
OtherSlot: Nerves in L’pool win fuelled by derby chaosLiverpool head coach Arne Slot said he believes his team’s nervy performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers was partly fueled by the frustration of Wednesday night’s dramatic Merseyside derby draw with Everton. Liverpool edged Wolves 2-1 at Anfield, with first-half goals from… sp-adminFebruary 17, 2025
