Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has returned to the Italian club in an executive role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions, the Serie A side said on Sunday. “Chiellini never truly left the Bianconeri — his heart, soul and values have always remained connected to the club, both on and off the field. As of September 16, he will serve as Head of Football Institutional…
England and English football teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be “government interference” in the sport. In a letter sent by UEFA to the UK’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, European football’s governing body raised concerns about a proposed independent football regulator (IFR) in English football. The regulatory body will ensure the financial sustainability of clubs and stop teams from joining breakaway competitions…
The transfer deadline might have passed across Europe’s top five leagues, but there is still business to be done this summer — and, with only four months until the January window opens, the rumour mill keeps on turning! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Tom Brady responded to his former NFL rival Eli Manning joining Wrexham’s supporter base ahead of the Welsh team’s game against Birmingham City on Monday with a boast about his Super Bowl success. Brady, who has a 3.3% stake in Birmingham, was called out by Manning on Friday, with the former New York Giants quarterback being drafted in by Wrexham’s co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, according to an official…
Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí is set to become the highest paid player in women’s football by signing a new long-term contract with Barcelona, a source has told ESPN. Bonmatí, 26, is out of contract at the end of the season but both the player and the club were keen to extend her terms as soon as possible. A source says a loose agreement is now in place which will…
Wrexham drafted in two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning as a fan ahead of Monday’s League One clash against Birmingham City, in whom legendary quarterback Tom Brady holds a 3.3% stake. The club made the announcement on its Instagram account Friday, with a post that read: “We are honoured that @elimanning has coincidentally, (because Co-chairmen @robmcelhenney & @vancityreynolds begged him) joined the @Wrexham_AFC fanbase, just in time for our match…
Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal in the first north London derby of the season on Sunday in the latest instalment of one of the Premier League’s fiercest rivalries. The visitors will likely have to do without captain Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori for the crunch clash, while Spurs are looking to record their first win in the fixture since May 2022. Ange Postecoglou’s team will be hoping to put…
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for saying that all South Korean people “look the same” during a television appearance. In a clip posted on social media from a June interview conducted in Spanish on Uruguayan Television programme “Por La Camiseta,” host Rafa Cotelo asked Bentancur for a Spurs player’s shirt, to which he replied, “Sonny’s?” [Son Heung-Min], adding: “It could be Sonny’s cousin…
Manchester United are working towards becoming more “financially sustainable,” according to new CEO Omar Berrada, after posting a loss of more than £110 million ($144m) in their latest financial results. The club announced record full year revenues of £661.8 million for the year ending June 30 in results published on Thursday. However, net losses rose to £113.2m ($148.2m) after increased investment in the playing squad. United have recorded losses of…
LONDON — Gareth Southgate’s eight-year tenure as manager of the England men’s national team delivered the most consistent tournament performances in the country’s history, yet he was chased out of the job by people demanding something more. Southgate guided England to a semifinal, final, quarterfinal and another final from his four attempts to end the Three Lions’ wait for a major trophy. They reached back-to-back Euros finals for the first…