UEFA: ECJ ruling does not validate European Super League December 21, 2023 Europe’s footballing governing body Uefa today retaliated against a ECJ which deemed rules relating to breakaway leagues as unlawful. the prospects of a future European Super League seemed to be boosted this morning after judges said UEFA rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law. The European Court of Justice [...]
Deeney named Forest Green Rovers manager after spell as player-coach December 20, 2023 Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has been named manager of Forest Green Rovers, taking over from David Horseman. Deeney, who joined the League Two side as a player-coach in August, takes the reins of the Gloucestershire side who are one point off the bottom of the league table. They face Gillingham on Friday in what [...]
European Super League: Could European Court of Justice verdict be end of the road? December 20, 2023 The ECJ verdict will mark the culmination of 32 months of legal wrangling.
Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed as Nottingham Forest manager December 20, 2023 Nuno replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked earlier this week.
What Everton fans should know about 777 Partners’ ownership of Vasco da Gama December 20, 2023 Some connected to the Brazilian club have grown concerned about the ownership's approach.
Manchester City in Club World Cup final against Fluminense December 19, 2023 Manchester City will take on Brazilian side Fluminense in Friday’s Club World Cup final after beating Urawa Reds 3-0 last night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. City went ahead through a Marius Hoibraten own goal on the stroke of half-time after the Norwegian stretched to clear a cross but found his own netting. Mateo Kovacic netted [...]
Trevor Steven: Man City’s treble, Bellingham and my other football highlights of 2023 December 19, 2023 Our columnist looks back over his favourite aspects of the sport in the last year.
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City A.M.’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]
Number of Brits buying sports tickets for overseas events skyrockets December 18, 2023 The number of Brits buying tickets for sporting events outside of the United Kingdom rose by 41 per cent in 2023 as the post-pandemic urge to attend live action continues to increase. It comes as the trend for overseas sport has risen by 50 per cent globally, according to Viagogo. This overseas demand was driven [...]
Guardiola looking forward to talks with players in Saudi Arabia Pro League as Manchester City eye Club World Cup December 18, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that “all players and managers want to go to Europe” in response to Fifa expanding the Club World Cup from 2025 with the aim of addressing the imbalance in club football. European clubs have won the Club World Cup at every one of the last 10 editions and [...]