Nottingham Forest blow as points deduction upheld in full May 7, 2024 It would mean Forest remaining on 29 points, three above the relegation zone with two matches left.
777 Partners takeover of Everton in further doubt after firm hit with legal action May 6, 2024 A prospective takeover of Everton has been plunged into further doubt by legal action from the former owners of Standard Liege. The American private equity firm could lose all of its assets in Belgium as a result. Former owner Bruno Venanzi and the shareholders of Standard’s stadium allege that they have not received the second [...]
Julen Lopetegui emerges as favourite to replace Moyes as West Ham manager May 6, 2024 The 57-year-old Spaniard has a verbal agreement in place to join West Ham, according to widespread reports.
Giro d’Italia can give Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos rare sporting victory May 3, 2024 When the peloton departs Venaria Reale in Turin for the first stage of the Giro d’Italia, there’s more than just the pink jersey riding on it for Geraint Thomas and Ineos. Because the chemical company’s founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a sporting portfolio which is struggling to produce results. Across sailing, Formula 1, cycling and [...]
Championship final-day permutations: Ipswich, Leeds, play-offs, relegation and a £290m prize May 3, 2024 How it stands and who needs what on a nervy final day when hundreds of millions of pounds will be on the line.
Premier League chief responds to Parliament with fears over Football Regulator May 2, 2024 Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says the Independent Football Regulator in its current form could “affect the carefully constructed competitive balance” of England’s top flight. Masters was responding to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, who had issued questions to the Premier League. The English top flight was also previously accused of lobbying [...]
Premier League hits six major UK internet providers including Sky with legal application May 1, 2024 The Premier League has issued new legal proceedings in an English court against several internet service providers which includes Sky and BT.
Aston Villa boss Emery suggests English sides hit in Europe by Premier League May 1, 2024 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has suggested the competitive nature of the Premier League has had an impact on English club’s ability to challenge in Europe. Out of eight English teams who have featured in Europe this season – four in the Champions League, three in the Europa League and one in the Europa Conference [...]
27 clubs petition Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer to protect FA Cup replays May 1, 2024 Giant-killers Maidstone and former Premier League sides Bolton and Swindon are among the signatories.
FA blames Qatar World Cup for falling revenue and operating profits April 30, 2024 The FA saw revenue drop from £518.8m to £481.8m and operating profit fall from £138.6m to £39.4m.