Roman Abramovich and Ukraine: Where is the Chelsea sale money two years on? May 30, 2024 The proceeds totalling £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC still remain unused two years on.
Red Bull Leeds? Energy drink giant buys stake in Championship club May 30, 2024 Energy drinks giant Red Bull have this morning completed the purchase of a minority ownership stake in Championship club Leeds United. The club confirmed the partial acquisition when Red Bull were confirmed as a front-of-shirt partner for the club who lost the play-off final last weekend to Southampton. “Minority ownership in Leeds” A statement read: [...]
A Minister for Sport would change the game. If only politicians listened May 30, 2024 Sport matters to me. A lot. Probably to you too, otherwise why else are you reading this? Physical health, mental displacement, tribal identity, emotional immersion, empathy, joy, endorphins. All these gifts and more – including an appreciation of sport’s value to the society I live in. Enough to want our politicians to nurture it. Actually [...]
Kompany heads to Bundesliga as Bayern Munich manager May 29, 2024 Vincent Kompany was yesterday confirmed as the new Bayern Munich manager in a sensational but much touted move from Burnley. The former Manchester City footballer will head to Bavaria in the summer on a three-year deal. Kompany’s professional playing career concluded at Anderlecht before the 38-year-old became manager of the Belgian club. In 2022 he [...]
Can Manchester United and Nice play in the Europa League despite Ineos ties? Yes, says firm May 28, 2024 Ineos has said they are “confident” of finding a solution to an issue that currently does not allow for both Manchester United and French club Nice to both play in the Uefa Europa League. The chemicals company owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 27.7 per stake in Manchester united on Christmas Eve last year but [...]
Meet Bambino Pons: Singing commentator, Scholes and Premier League May 28, 2024 He may not look like he belongs to Argentina’s selection of messianic football figures. But while Maradona, Messi, Kempes, Bielsa and Simeone have all brought joy and innovation, fellow countryman Bambino Pons, perhaps the game’s most eccentric commentator, delivers music, laughter and absurdity. Clips of Pons’ unique commentary style went viral in April following Everton’s [...]
Epic sporting weekend proves sport can be cog in any government agenda May 28, 2024 With a General Election in full swing across the nation sports fans were treated to an epic weekend of action. So with so many events pencilled in across the next five years and numerous more beyond that, our politicians should promote sport to a priority talking point. City A.M. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy writes. [...]
Premier League: Maresca set for Chelsea as Emery signs five-year deal May 27, 2024 Chelsea have set their sights on signing Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca to succeed the departed Mauricio Pochettino with Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna no longer in the running. The Blues parted ways with their Argentinian coach after just one season at Stamford Bridge, citing mutual consent. And in the days that followed that departure, [...]
Top Premier League stars MISS OUT on provisional Spain Euro squad May 27, 2024 A trio of Premier League players have been named in Spain’s provisional squad for this year’s Euro 2024 Championships. Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who’s run of 50 consecutive wins with his club side came to an end with a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in Saturday’s FA Cup final, features in Luis de la Fuente’s [...]
Championship play-off final: Has the richest game in football peaked in value? May 25, 2024 The match is estimated to be worth £170m to £305m in additional revenue to the winners.